Artfest 2013 Winners
Congratulations to all!
Best in Show - Lloyd Childers, “Bahama Mama”
“I get a real sense of energy from this woman. I start to wonder who she is and what she is waiting for. This artist knows the power of an angle how to draw the viewer's eye from the blue bag to the direction she is looking.”
Hard Surface: “There is a wide range of subject matter. It is clear that there are many artists here who are exploring the power of paint.”
1st - Liz Guzynski, “What the Cluck” “Makes me look and look again and again. I cannot look away! Love the intensity”
2nd - Chrystal Hardt, “Jubilation” “Fauve like dancers”
3rd - Chad Hughes, “Green Apples” “I like these apples , the reflection and texture”
Paper Surface: “Paper is a great surface to push. Keep playing with paper as it can take lots of abuse.”
1st - Kate Lagaly, “Stories” “Beautiful, engaging piece”
2nd - Jackie Balog, “Beauty Nap” “Extremely well done. Love the pig.”
3rd - Toni Garrett, “Hodge Podge” “Love the whimsy and use of collage.”
HM - Don Marlowe - “Red Barn” “Something mystical. Look at artist John Marin.”
Photo/Digital: “Photos that tell a story invite me in.”
1st - Sari Sauls, “The Shadow of Light” “Beautiful, elegant, great texture.”
2nd - David Hardt, “Winter Morning, Roxboro” “Love the intimacy of this.”
3rd - Cynthia Graham, “Jinglebob” “Great use of line”
HM - Sari Sauls, “Haunting Reverie” “Stunning! I want to know this boy.”
3-D: “Keep pushing this medium.”
1st - Amy Levine, “Buzz at 5 points” “Fun and engaging.”
2nd - Wanda Satterwhite, “Armour” “arousing and delightful.”
3rd - Gina C. Browning, “Moody Dragon” “Dragons are always great.”