Here's your reminder to enter the November PleinAir salon by Tuesday at midnight to get 25% off every entry! Our judge this month is Lance Rehs, Director of Rehs Contemporary Galleries. Learn more about Lance HERE.
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Here's your reminder to enter the November PleinAir salon by Tuesday at midnight to get 25% off every entry! Our judge this month is Lance Rehs, Director of Rehs Contemporary Galleries. Learn more about Lance HERE.
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| ADVICE FROM A JUDGE
I always ask our judges what they would say to someone who is considering entering their artwork into a competition. And our September Judge, William A. Suys, Jr. really delivered.
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| "For those who are considering entering your work and would like a broader explanation of my basis for judging, I'll leave you with an excerpt of a little essay I added to an early self portrait, entitled 'Self-Thoughtrait'. Though basic, I believe the concept holds true:
When a viewer encounters 'craft', you may view and appreciate the surface and shape, but the relationship goes no further. When you meet with 'ART' you break beyond the surface and become personally involved. Outstanding work—whether subjective or abstract, painting or sculpture—takes on a life and spirit of its own. The artist may have developed the piece based upon something seen every day or upon something purely abstract and esoteric, but because of profound concept and execution, the finished piece goes beyond its components of shape, color and finish. The most successful work has an ability to compel the viewer into its environment and to touch their thoughts or emotions in a unique and timeless way; and the best work will stay fresh and compelling forever.
But…because 'ART' is a two-part connection, success varies with each pair of participants. One viewer might feel transported by a romantic Fragonard, and wonder why Rothko wasted a perfectly good canvas, while another is moved by 'Guernica', but scoffs at 'Gassed'." |
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| WINNER HIGHLIGHT
Our September award winners were announced on October 27th and our judge, William A. Suys, Jr. shared his thoughts on the top three paintings. Here's what he had to say about our Second Place winner, John Buxton' "Wharning Whoop". |
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| "There's a richness and resonance that is more than just a skillful painting; it takes on historical value and depicts more than just a person…it brings a People to life!"
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| | | "Warning Whoop" John Buxton Second Place Overall September 2022 |
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| Congratulations to John and all of the September PleinAir Salon winners. You can view that gallery here:
Happy Painting!
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Kari Stober,
PleinAir Salon Manager
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