COLOR Magazine's 22nd Annual Member Show
Color Magazine's Annual Member Show is designed to showcase artwork from our subscribers of all levels.
This year's show was juried by last year's Best of Show winner, Bonnie Sheckter, in three categories: Hobbyist, Advanced, and Professional artists. From each category, Bonnie has chosen First Place, Second Place, and Third Place award winners and a Best in Show overall winner.
We hope you enjoy the amazing artwork from each of these talented participants.
And if you are not a COLOR Magazine subscriber, join us and enter your artwork next year!
VIEW ENTRIES: HOBBYIST | ADVANCED | PROFESSIONAL | MAIN PAGE
THE WINNERS: HOBBYIST
FIRST PLACE
Madison
Kathi Weaver
Judge's comments: Kathi has done a remarkable job with this drawing, not only capturing the engaging, introspective expression on this baby’s face, but has created beautifully soft skin tones and perfect, plump baby features, both difficult to achieve. From the delicate eyebrows and adorable mouth to the sun-kissed face and shoulders, the drawing is beautifully rendered in every way.
SECOND PLACE
Old House of Ithaka
Kyriakos Lagkadas
Judge's comments: Kyriakos has created a drawing which wonderfully embodies the essence and character of this region of the world. I love the rendering of the dilapidated white stone and intricate iron scroll work, and the balance and rhythm of repeated color is so well thought out! This drawing makes me want to be there!
THIRD PLACE
Sfakia Sheep
Joanne Bartkus
Judge's comments: So much character in this sheep portrait, with its intense gaze and slightly protruding tongue. Nice attention to the directional flow of fur and in particular, I applaud the wonderful job rendering the metal bell and leather collar.
HONORABLE MENTION
Little Laplander
Lisa Hammerstein
HONORABLE MENTION
Floral Rhapsody
Shardul Amit Singh
HONORABLE MENTION
Can You Look Me
in the Eyes?
Sarah Binns
HONORABLE MENTION
Daydreaming
John Irvine
THE WINNERS: ADVANCED
FIRST PLACE
Focused
Chad Becker
Judge's comments: I love everything about this drawing, the subject matter with its interesting narrative, the balanced color which touches on every aspect of the color wheel, and particularly the sensitive rendering, allowing the paper texture to show through which adds an exquisite softness that is very difficult to achieve. Well done!
SECOND PLACE
Cold Comfort
Lorri Dixon
Judge's comments: I found this an extremely compelling drawing, so vivid and eye-catching, and so well rendered. I love all the wonderful attention to detail-- the individual eyebrow and finger hairs catching the sun, the lined face with its convincing sprinkle of light and dark whiskers, and of course the filmy, lazy smoke curling its way up from the cigarette. An iconic image which brings back memories from another era.
THIRD PLACE
Twinkle Toes
Sue Horwath
Judge's comments: An exceptional, lovely drawing, with exquisitely rendered textures, other-worldly forms, and very sensitive use of color. Bravo on all the meticulous attention to detail which makes this a lush feast for the eyes!
HONORABLE MENTION
Perseverance
Cheryl Caro
HONORABLE MENTION
Sisters
Susanna Bottliglieri
HONORABLE MENTION
Farm Girls
Faith Wheeler
HONORABLE MENTION
Roll ‘em
Alma Cartaya
THE WINNERS: PROFESSIONAL
FIRST PLACE
Shequonor
David McGee
Judge's comments: An exceedingly striking and hauntingly compelling image that David has created, the subject matter relevant and beautifully executed, a heartfelt expression of dignity, strength and determination. Beautifully rendered textures and patterns and delicate, satisfying color choices. Well done David!
SECOND PLACE
Forged in Steel Bonded in Blood
Gretchen Parker
Judge's comments: Such a very unusual and striking juxtaposition! I love the the psychological contrast presented… the fragility and innocence of an unclothed newborn, being embraced by arms adorned with metal and goth tattoos. It’s an evocative statement about parental love and perhaps for some of us, a time to examine our own uncomfortable preconceptions and biases.
THIRD PLACE
2020
Pamela Clements
Judge's comments: This drawing is a visual feast of color and textures! Melding realism and abstraction, Pamela has created a unique landscape with a wonderful rhythmical and layered composition. I love the way she has imposed her own sense of color and design over the erosion and decay, creating a moment of beautiful and lovely intimacy.
HONORABLE MENTION
Janelle
Suzanne Vigil
HONORABLE MENTION
’65 Ford Mustang
John Guiseppi
Spherical Reflections
Paco Martin
HONORABLE MENTION
Change is in the Air
Brenda Matsen
HONORABLE MENTION
The Winds of Water
Jesse Lane
THE WINNER: BEST IN SHOW
Been a Long Day
Giddy Richt
Judge's comments: This drawing blows me away on every level. The emotional narrative, the Vermeer-like lighting and composition, the choice of colors, the beautiful, exquisite rendering of detail. This image has captured a special moment that keeps me coming back to it to contemplate again and again. It is empathetic, haunting and deeply touching. Bravo Giddy!
VIEW ENTRIES: HOBBYIST | ADVANCED | PROFESSIONAL | MAIN PAGE