CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING ARTISTS!
All of the accepted work is worthy, but the three pieces below have been bestowed with special status by our judges. All the work was ranked on the following.
- Originality – Creativity and originality of the work
- Overall Composition – Quality of artistic composition and overall design
- Overall impression of the artwork
These 3 pieces came out on top.
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FIRST PLACE
Richell Castellon for Travel to New York
From the Artist
“I am captivated by urban landscapes and paint this subject in an impressionistic style. It fascinates me to depict depth and movement on a flat canvas just by the juxtaposition of the elements I incorporate into my cityscapes. My objective is to evoke a strong sense of place.”12×12 inch Acrylic on Canvas
$600
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From the Artist
“We are people made in the image of God to create, build and design, and we collect those works of art. It doesn’t matter if we pay thousands or we find our “art” in a discarded pile by the side of the road – We create and collect!”
20×24 inch Oil on Canvas
$2,495
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THIRD PLACE
Mark Gates for Standing Watch
From the Artist
“This painting began with a photograph taken looking straight up at the Rockwall Historic Museum windmill, its blades cutting across a sky heavy with cloud. I was drawn to the way the structure — rusted, built for function.”
24×24 inch Oil on Wood Panel
$3,600
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PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER
TBA