CONGRATULATIONS, FALL QUARTER WINNERS!THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED. Click here to view the 2020 Summer Quarter winners Judging Statement and Award Comments We all know that 2020 has been a year unlike any other in our lifetime. The making of art for many of us was a lifeline--vital to our sanity, and a way to lend meaning and expression to the isolation and tragedies happening around the world. Painting and drawing was a way for us to make our time in the studio be more intentional while the world seemed to be falling apart. Whatever the subject or style, the work that stood out the most to me in this fall competition reflects that sense of intentionality-- of impecable design and composition, superb technical skill, beautiful use of color (or lack of it), authentic mark making, decisive editing, and unique creativity. The group of more than 1000 entries I judged was truly inspiring and humbling. I read all your comments and viewed each work, and want you to know that you were each seen and appreciated for your submissions. The competition was extremely stiff and difficult to judge. Competitions like this one show the world what the pastel medium is capable of, and we should be very proud of these artists' accomplishments. My sincere congratulations to each of you who were awarded! For many of us this year has been a time to take stock of what is most meaningful in our lives. I think I speak for all pastelists how grateful we are to Dakota Art for providing this on-line platform to showcase the incredible depth of talented artists and breadth of the pastel medium, and for always being such a helpful resource and provider for our pastel materials. Sincerely, Dawn Emerson, PSA |
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ESTABLISHED ARTIST WINNERS |
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FIRST PLACE Susan Ellis The Long Haul |
SECOND PLACE Melissa Breault Toward the Within |
THIRD PLACE Carol Strockwasson Union City Grain |
FOURTH PLACE Tara Will Carrie's Koi |
Honorable Mention Anne McGrory Hydrangea & Celadon |
Honorable Mention Randye Jensen For the Birds |
Honorable Mention Jill Stefani Wagner Promenade |
Honorable Mention Margaret Larlham The World According to Sparrows |
Honorable Mention Lynn Simon She Had a Collection from Green to Gold to Blue |
Honorable Mention Anne Strutz Downstream |
Honorable Mention Shirley Rayner Me and My Shadow |
Honorable Mention Yael Maimon Nocturnal Meal |
#1 The Long Haul: Susan Ellis #2 Toward the Within: Melissa Breault #3 Union City Grain: Carol Strockwasson #4 Carrie's Koi: Tara Will |
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CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL ENTRIES EMERGING ARTIST WINNERS
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FIRST PLACE Margaret Stadnyk Tiger |
SECOND PLACE Nilisha Phad The Tech Lesson |
THIRD PLACE Tatsiana Harbacheuskaya Roses With Grapes |
FOURTH PLACE Greg Stone Emergence |
Honorable Mention Lori Owen Mum's the Word |
Honorable Mention Susan Crawford Tracy Swing Time |
Honorable Mention Laurie Cartwright Schools In |
Honorable Mention Anu Vedagiri Blue Jeans And Stilled Life |
Honorable Mention Patricia Volp Okra |
Honorable Mention Alec Hall We Have Lift-Off |
Honorable Mention Nadine McCluskey Pot Roast |
Honorable Mention Robert Richey Abandonment |
#1 Tiger: Margaret Stadnyk #2 The Tech Lesson: Nilisha Phad #3 Roses with Grapes: Tatsiana Harbacheuskaya #4 Emergence: Greg Stone |
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