To view a short video presentation of the 21 accepted works, click on the image below. The video will introduce you to the work in the exhibit but it is not a substitute for the experience of seeing the work in-person if you can make it into the gallery.
(Turn your sound on to hear the music. Please Note: The video is a large file. Unless your mobile device is on an unlimited data plan, you should use a Wi-Fi network connection to avoid excessive data use charges on your cellular account. )
The juror’s selections are in for the Watercolor Expressions national juried exhibit and we are pleased to announce the accepted artists. There were a total of 63 works submitted by 26 artists in 9 states. The juror, Lynn Ferris, selected 32 works by 23 artists.
Juror’s Statement
“Watercolor Expressions” 2021
While judging this show I was inspired by the creative energy, the many points of view, creative techniques, and insightful observations of the artists. There were more award worthy paintings than awards, making my decisions exciting but also difficult.
As a judge, the first thing I look for is a painting that is compelling; one that draws me in. It may be a powerful design, a quiet voice, or sheer observation of beauty. Sometimes it’s a sense of place, an emotion, or a unique vision. Sometimes it’s an intriguing narrative. In other words, a strong painting has a point of view. Technical accomplishment is important, but it’s not the sole goal. It provides the language to tell the story, but it is not the story.
Thank you to everyone who participated and thank you for having me as your judge.
Happy Painting!
Lynn Ferris, AWS, NWS, TWSA
The exhibit will be open beginning Wednesday, October 13 through Saturday, November 20. Awards will be announced and a virtual awards presentation will be scheduled while the exhibit is in the gallery. You will be notified when the date is set, and a Zoom link will be sent out closer to the event.
Watercolor Expressions Accepted Artists
First Name
Last Name
Title
Ronda
Albright
Lenten Rose
Ronda
Albright
Rose in Blue Vase
Teresa
Anderson
Cold Creek
Belinda
Botzong
Crocosmia Biochrome Watercolor Impressions
Mary Alice
Bowers
Floral
Jessica
Buckholtz
Picked Flower
Shannon
Cronin
Self (Merit Award)
Shannon
Cronin
Luna
Shannon
Cronin
Change of Plans
Jane
deGruchy
Savannah Sun (Best in Show)
Michael
Gouker
New Mexico River Stones
Steve
Griggs
Tuesday Morning in Crested Butte
Steve
Griggs
Time for a Ride (Merit Award)
John
Grinstead
Wheat Field
Richard
Hagerty
Dance of the Unicorn
Bro
Halff
Curve by the Ocean, Poipu, Kaua’i
Kathleen
Jamieson
Shooting Star Over Bioluninescent Sea
Kathleen
Jamieson
Color Imagination II
Sonja
Jones
Little Falls
Nancy
Kautz
Hollyhocks
Kitty
Messner
German Window
Lannie
Mullenax
Blue Ridge
Tom
Nebel
Walkersville Farm
Jes
Reger Davis
Flutter
Jes
Reger Davis
Feelin’ Blue
Ray
Snouffer
Sunning
Ray
Snouffer
A Burst of Light (Honorable Mention)
Ray
Snouffer
A Hint of Autumn
Glenn
Tomlinson
Precious Little (Honorable Mention)
Monica
Wilkins
In the Rough
Patricia
Wilt
New Neighbors
Patricia
Wilt
Driving Home
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