| Awards Issue |
July 31-2009 - Sept. 25, 2009
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During the Artists' Reception on Friday August 7th, award winners for the Richeson 75 Figure/Portrait 2009 exhibit were announced. Award winners were selected by prominent artist and Awards Juror Anita Louise West, who also supplied commentary on what led to her selections. First place winners receive a $1000 certificate for Richeson art materials, 2nd place winners receive a $500 certificate for Richeson art materials and the Best In Show winner receives a cash award of $3,000. Anita also selected three "Honorable Mention" winners who will receive prize packages from Richeson Gallery. Congrats to all the winners!
BEST IN SHOW GOES TO....
RICHARD BRODERICK FOR "ERIC POLK" Oil
Awards Juror Anita Louis West's Comments on "Eric Polk":
Excellent concept - mysterious subject. The knee raised to juxtapose the head and to bring the viewer's eye around is an exciting compositional diagonal. The drawing and light and shadow are beautifully painted. Bravo!!
First Place
Dry Media: Jessica - Pastel - Jean Hildebrant
Beautiful subject with traditional feel. The white dress is colorful within the local color.
2nd place Dry Media -
Sleeping - graphite - Sara Marina
Sensitive subject and handling of the medium. The close up brings intimacy to the piece.
First place Water Media -
Surround Sound - watercolor - Natalie Smythe
Beautifully rendered with an exciting subject. The metal surfaces are exceptionally well-painted. The figure plays as a good contrast.
2nd place Water Media -
Drumming Circle: Warrior's Son - Anne Merkley
While the subject is rather symmetrical and static, it makes a statement. The black hat and vest add a contemporary punch to a traditional approach.
First Place Oils - Triple Self Portrait - Oil- Ron Sanders
This is an ambitious painting that makes an emotional statement. Designing the background studio could be tricky and is handled well.
2nd Place Oils - Lidia - Oil - Juan Martinez
The painting offers beautiful skin tones and the pose is demure and lovely. The sensitivity of the light and shadow is expertly done.
Honorable Mentions were:
HM - Jaqueline - Oil - Judith Edelman
This loosely-done painting has lots of energy.
I like the emphasis on active brushwork and
bright colors.
HM - Dry Media - Sales Pitch - Olivette Hubler
Lively intense color that represents the subject.
Painterly approach is refreshing.
HM - Self Portrait with Tape - Watercolor -
Kevin French
with a twist of 'not seeing."
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