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Best of Show
Award Sponsor: FASO
Judge: Brian Blood
'Urban Passage' by Jennifer McChristian
12 x 9 Oil
Judge's Comments: I very much liked the simplistic, bold brushwork. Very interesting use of light and shadow and a strong composition. The subleties in this painting were wonderful.
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2nd Place
Award Sponsor: FASO
Judge: Brian Blood
San Lorenzo Sunlight by Margi Lucena
14 x 11 Pastel
Judge's Comments: I thought all three of Margi's entries were very strong works. Loose and vivid pastel colors popped from the paper to create interesting scenes. Up close they are very loose but when you back up they really come together beautifully.
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Finalist
Award Sponsor: Raymar Art
Judge: Joe Anna Arnett
Canal by Harrison Liou
12 x - Oil
Judge's Comments: Even if this painting were not an exquisitely rendered model reading a book, I would still enjoy it. The abstract spaces are wonderfully handled. There is just enough content in these spaces to tantalize the viewer without holding the attention too long. The eye is continually gently returned to the model and we are invited to follow her gaze to the book. The brushwork is delicious. The restrained palette is a delight. This painting is poetry indeed.
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3rd Place
Award Sponsor: FASO
Judge: Brian Blood
Persimmons by Mark Farina
14 x 11 Oil
Judge's Comments: I liked this painting for it's rythmic design, beautiful color sense and overall imact. A case where sometimes an intimate, otherwise unnoticed subject can become a great painting.
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Finalist - Outstanding Watercolor
Award Sponsor: InformedCollector
Judge: FAV Jury
Jake by Lynn Powers
20" x 14" Watercolor
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Finalist - Outstanding Watercolor
Award Sponsor: InformedCollector
Judge: FAV Jury
'Baroque Fountain' the Alhambra by Dorothy Boyer
14 1/2 '' x 21 1/2'' Watercolor
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Finalist - Outstanding Acrylic
Award Sponsor: InformedCollector
Judge: FAV Jury
Buxom Buick by John Wyckoff
24" x 48" Acrylic
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Finalist - Outstanding Acrylic
Award Sponsor: InformedCollector
Judge: FAV Jury
The Bug Watcher by Tim Hagerty
30" x 24" Acrylic
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Finalist - Outstanding Pastel
Award Sponsor: InformedCollector
Judge: FAV Jury
Anna's Road by Margi Lucena
12 x 16 Pastel
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Finalist - Outstanding Pastel
Award Sponsor: InformedCollector
Judge: FAV Jury
Reach by Linda Smith
12 x 24 Pastel
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Finalist - Outstanding Abstract
Award Sponsor: InformedCollector
Judge: FAV Jury
Floating Winds by Carol McIntyre
28 x 21 Oil
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Finalist
Award Sponsor: InformedCollector
Judge: Brian Blood
Gondolier - study #233 by Chuck Larivey
10 x 8 Oil
Judge's Comments: I had a hard time getting these guys out of my head. I really liked the looseness of Chuck's brushwork. I also feel like I'm listening in on their conversation during their break from the tourists.
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Finalist
Award Sponsor: InformedCollector
Judge: Brian Blood
Black Jacket by Dan Beck
16" x 12" Oil
Judge's Comments: Again very well done, simple and loose, has a Fechin-esque flavor about it.
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Finalist
Award Sponsor: InformedCollector
Judge: Brian Blood
The Mighty Mouse by Sarah Kidner
12" x 10" Oil
Judge's Comments: Great job Sarah!!!! Great subject interpreted with powerful, loose brushwork, warm colors with a limited pallette.
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Finalist
Award Sponsor: InformedCollecotr
Judge: Brian Blood
Lipsticks & Nail Polishes #14 by jeannie paty
20 x 20 Oil
Judge's Comments: I felt Jeannie captured a bit of Wayne Theibaud in this one. I'm a sucker for well drafted works with juicy paint!!!
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Finalist
Award Sponsor: InformedCollector
Judge: Brian Blood
alma Mater by Scott W. Prior
24 x 30 Oil
Judge's Comments: Scott's paintng Alma Mater captures the mood and atmosphere of San Francisco. I lived in SF for 16 years. This scene is very familiar to me.
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Finalist
Award Sponsor: InformedCollector
Judge: Brian Blood
Red boat, White boat by John Bowdren
48 x 24 Oil
Judge's Comments: I was very impressed by the design and draftsmanship of the painting. Very striking.
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Finalist
Award Sponsor: InformedCollector
Judge: Brian Blood
Untitled by Aldo Balding
36 x 48 Oil
Judge's Comments: This painting has a lot going for it. The design, looseness and narrative caught my eye, but what really blew me away was all the wonderful figures placed in the crowd, they were great.
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Finalist
Award Sponsor: Art Ready Frames
Judge: Brian Blood
Summer Day by Tibor Nagy
16 x 12 Oil
Judge's Comments: I found the mood and palette exciting in this work. Beautiful greens, loosely applied. A bold, take no prisoners, approach. Well done.
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