Award winning works
1st place- Janet Bogon Romanowski Rooted Men 2
Sensitively drawn with a control of values. There is a perspective of disappearance. And the overall design of the piece and the mystery of the figure
2nd Place – Charles McCaughtry Evening Light and Reflections
Excellent reflections of the water. Lost and found of the trees. Pleasant and peaceful to look at
3rd Place – Scott Rhoades Sheltering in Place
Novelty composition Sensitively observed. The contract of the shadows and the texture of the skin. The overall tonal harmony that is spectacular.
Richard Whitehouse Memorial Award – Linda Gotta Shellscape
Overall the color Harmony, and the use of the violet shade give the painting a lot of life
Jim Smola Memorial Award – Patrice Petricone – Untitled
There are a variety of perspectives in this painting. The perspective of disappearance where the elements go out of focus. Perspective of the foreshortening of the table, and the modeling of the head and arm.
Marlborough Benefactors Award – Mary Horrigan By The Sea
The use of a lot of special watercolor techniques. There is a spontaneity that is enduring. Dreamy and fun to see
Marlborough Patron of the Arts Award – Audrey Carroll Prucnal Fishing the Morning Pool
Sparkling effects on the water. The atmosphere of the trees into the background is compelling
Marlborough Presidents Award – Neil Scollan Sunrise Lebanon Green
The glow on the barn, the wonderful contract of dark and light, great use of shadows and then the viewer is drawn into the painting
Creative Arts Award – Layne The Lay of the Land
The brave idea of abstracting a landscape into patters is fun and well done
Wholesale Framing Award – Geralyn Yocher Blue Pitcher
The mystery of the flowers and vase as it comes out of the background.
Jerry’s Artorama, West Hartford Award – Alison Walek Blackbird Quartet (duo)
Iridescence of the birds feathers
Judges Honorable Mention- Stephan Sottile Groundcover 3
Shows evocation of space through layered shapes