2010 Best of Best

John Walker, DGAG
“Rose”
Marianne McKoveck, BAA
"Carpe Diem...Sieze the Day"
Judge's Comments
  • Size of painting creates a lot of impact and presence.
  • Great design balancing big shape with little shape. Good drawing and painting and use of foreshortened perspective make for a strong composition.
  • I like the color temperature contrast and brush work textures.
  • Mood of the painting kept me coming back.
  • There's a story here with some whimsy and mystery that makes it fun to speculate.
Best of Show
First Prize
Judge's Comments
  • Super all-around execution. Painting has presence.
  • Very moody...what’s on her mind and where is she?
  • Excellent drawing, paint application, intriguing warm /cool lighting adds to the atmosphere. Good design contrast playing softness of figure against the hard geometric background.
Second Prize
Kay Wahlgren, DPAL
“Flowering Kale”
Judge's Comments
  • Beautiful subtle complimentary color treatment and blending of warms and cools.
  • Good big bold design of a delicate subject keeps the eye moving through the painting.
  • Excellent drawing and painting. Good control and use of the medium. 
Third Prize
Adrienne A. Jaroscak, EAG
“Addison Place”
Judge's Comments
  • Painting kept me looking at contrasting shapes and colors.
  • Lots of good point / counterpoint.
  • Interesting soft and lost edges playing off geometric shapes.
  • Very energetic brush work creates a lot of tension and motion.
HonorableMention 4
Kandice Husarik, DPAL
“Mood Indigo”
Judge's Comments
  • Good values composition and use of perspective in a tight focus.
  • Very active...eye moves around the painting.
  • Nice variety of contrasting shapes producing point / counterpoint.
  • Good drawing and skillful use of medium
HonorableMention 3
Judge's Comments
  • Excellent drawing and painting.
  • Good use of variety of texture.
  • Unique composition...doesn’t need a complete car to work.
  • Eye leaves the painting and comes right back to focal point.
  • Painting creates a mood that makes me stay with it.
HonorableMention 2
Judge's Comments
  • Good use of warm and cool contrasts.
  • Good atmospheric perspective.
  • Intriguing horizontal format that leads eye into focal point.
  • Energetic brushwork creates movement
Tony Armendariz, EAG
“Rustic Door County”
James Swanson, LGAG
“Beachwood at Half Moon Bay”
HonorableMention 1
Judge's Comments
  • Strong composition and design resulting in good value contrast focal point.
  • Excellent drawing and technique skills.
  • I particularly like the interesting water patterns.
David Mosora, DGAG
“Two Friends”