2007 MGAL Star Artist Show
Judges Awards
Judge: Charles Harrington
STAR ARTIST JURIED EXHIBITION
January 8, 2007
(Images to come later)
Best of Show ($500)
Title: Lone Fisher
Artist: Bill Bailey
Comments: A strong composition and excellent use of color. A powerful painting.
Second Place ($350)
Title: Shadow Supreme
Artist: Kay Coop
Comments: A strong composition and excellent handling of the medium---a great sensitivity to the play of light on the subject.
Third Place: ($250)
Title: Sunday Paper
Artist: Tim Hacker
Comments: It really grabs your attention and holds it---a good use of color and values. Great composition.
Fourth Place: ($150)
Title: Rocks of Ages
Artist: Bill Bailey
Comments: This artist is a risk taker. His bold, colorful painting brings the viewer back again and again.
Honorable Mention: ($75)
Title: Southern Glory
Artist: Pam McDaniel
Comments: This bold yet gentle presentation of a magnolia blossom does justice to the subject. It captures the viewer’s attention immediately.
Honorable Mention: ($75)
Title: The Gospel Singer
Artist: Susan Hyback
Comments: With a limited palette, this artist has created a quiet and sensitive mood. I feel the humanity of the subject.
Judge’s Award for Creativity ($50)
Title: Melted Rainbow
Artist: Kathryn Abernathy
Comments: In addition to an excellent control of her medium, this artist stimulates the viewer’s imagination with this delightful painting.
Judge’s Award for Use of Color ($50)
Title: Sparkling Koi
Artist: Susan Hyback
Comments: Nice blending of a variety of colors to attain unity.
Judge’s Award for Use of Texture ($50)
Title: Spanish Moss
Artist: Jack Williams
Comments: The texture of the paper works well to reinforce technique and medium. Very creative.
Overall Comments: Thanks for sharing this exhibition with me. Your Art League is blessed with a multitude of gifted artists. Keep up the great work!
People’s Choice Award ($25 MGAL Exhibition Entry Gift Certificate)
Title: Shadow Supreme
Artist: Kay Coop
Number of Pieces Entered – 57
Number of Pieces Juried In - 36
Number of Artists Entered – 29
Number of Artists Juried In - 24
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