Facility / Student Show 2007 - Paintings


Best of Show - Oil - "A Study in Scarlet" - Julie Messerschmidt
Judge's Comments: gorgeous use of color, exquisite touch


First Place - Acrylic - "On the Rocks" - Eleannor Foss
Judge's Comments: Wonderful fresh exuberant painting; shows
action; captures the essence of a wave crashing; not overworked.


Second Place - Acrylic - "Dramatic View" - Erika Jensen
Judge's Comments: Beautiful use of color and shadow; good
design expresses an opposite kind of day on the water from "On the
Rocks".


Third Place - Watercolor - "Orchid" - Jim Ladd
Judge's Comments: Bold, expressive, exciting great color; nice
sway across the paper; I like the hint of pattering worked in; not overdone.

Honorable Mention:
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"In the Garden"
by Kim Machovina |
"In the Know"
by Kuniko Lyons |
"Untitled"
by Michael Hurtack |
"Church"
by Pat Trahey |
"Reflections on the Arkansas"
by Mary Hamilton |
"Ocean Swirl"
by Terri Leonard |
| Loved the strong repetitive design - Painting is full,
lively and rich, bursting ! |
Sensitive, Quiet, Gentle |
gutsy, unusual, refreshing |
Spiritual, peaceful feeling of reverence and calm;
unusual approach using light filtering through the stained glass windows
- Sensitive |
Beautiful use of collage elements |
Great use of medium; nice design sense; simple and
effective |
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