Best of Show: #118 Eliza Pineau Casler "Chris and his 2 Friends"Framed well, Great texture and use of the media. Great life in the eyes. Just fantastic!
Oil & Acrylic
1st Place: #124 Diane Larson "The Wind Whispers"
Perfectly beautiful sky and clouds. The haze is incredible. Scene transports the viewer.
2nd Place: #104 Terrance Cope "Last trip 2 Portland"
Clever, visually appealing. Great use of line texture to create momentum. Details make sense to larger story. Color tension. Masterful narrative.
3rd Place: #107 Deborah Tomkinson "Jetty Birds"
Great softness and use of textures. Very serene. Wave translucense is gorgeous.
Merit Award: #120 Joyce Bandilla "Lonely Walk Home"
Love the texture, beautiful texture.
Watercolor
1st Place: #200 Gale Poteat "A Drone's View"
Unexpected style. Extraordinary control of colors. Masterful use of scale. Greatu use of media. Soft touch with media. Skillful
2nd Place: #204 Scott Hatch "Spirit of Jazz"
Gravs the viewer's attention. Colir is so full for media. Great emotion, expressiveness, and color density. Beautiful.
3rd Place: #211 Lisa Shattuck Gross "Misty Mountain Morning"
Sunbeams, composition and line just wonderful. Scene set well. Atmospheric
Merit Award: #212 Kathie Benson "Crabbers Heading out"
Great reflection in water. Beautiful blues. Motion and detail.
Mixed Media, Fiber Arts, Collage
1st Place: #312 Joyce McAdams "Flash of Blue"
Great use of media. Creates full image and tells a story. Incredible composition and framing.
2nd Place: #325 Tracey Giordano "House of Bull-English, French & Pit"
Impressive use of difficult materials. Fun and impactful.
3rd Place: #322 M. Kathleen Warren "Fey"
Unique materials. Great balance and use of delicate materials. Lovely encaustic. Loved the flower element.
Merit award: #319 Julia Simonello "Enough"
Great texture and detail. I feel judged by this bird, and I love it! Deserves to be recognized.
Photography & Digital Art
1st Place: #147 Jeff Thamert "The Watcher"
Visually impactful. Emotional. Wonderful Americana narrative. Well composed and balanced.
2nd Place: #407 Christopher Cassler "Ghost Rider"
Great use of color. Tells a story and draws the viewer in. Excellent shot. Well framed.
3rd Place: #408 Robin Francis "Marooned at Daybreak"
Tells a story. Quiet but impactful. Excellent restraint in using composites.
Merit Award: #413 Susan Wheat "Fifth Avenue Strut"
Great texture. Excellent use of motion. Deserves to be recognized.
Sculpture & 3-Dimensional Art
1st Place: #501 Helen Wheatley "Be Patient"
Minimal but tells a story and creates a nostalgic and emotional response. I am thrilled for this little boy!
2nd Place: #502 Dorn Whitmore "Bowl with Rings"
Great use of media. Well done. This is a beautifully turned piece.
3rd Place: #506 Beverly White "Potus 2026 Portrait Bear"
Clever. Visually impactful. Excellent work. Beautiful! Talented, just masterful.
Merit #509 Candida Hauck "Jaded Wings"
Greate detail and use of media. I appreciate the texture and movement. The glaze highlights the strongest aspects of the work.
Colored Pencil, Graphite, Pen & Ink, Pastel
1st Place: #611 Jean McGann "Give us this day"
Emotional. Visually impactful. Details are incrdible. Greate balance and use of media.
2nd Place: #600 Scott Hatch "Sunrise at the Pond"
Great color and use of media. Reflection and transparency is nice.
3rd Place: #609 Eliza Pineau Casler "Kindred Spirits"
Dramatic in the best way. Tells a story. Great use of media. Excellent mark making. Beautifully expressive.
Merit Award: #612 Connie Allen "Dirigo"
Impressive! Deserves Recognition!
