Artistic Excellence 2013

Meet the 13 winners of our annual art competition

by Bonnie Gangelhoff

It’s time once again to reveal the winners of our annual Artistic Excellence competition—first, second, and third place, plus 10 honorable mentions. The competition was open to artists of all ages and experience levels living anywhere in the world, and it was open to artworks of any medium, subject, and style. Particularly notable this year is the fact that six of the 13 winners are stunning still lifes. They are complemented by three powerful figures, two gorgeous wildlife pieces, a moody urban scene, and a sparkling landscape. We hope you enjoy them all!

Jonathan Ahn, Descent, oil, 24 x 18.1st Place:
Jonathan Ahn

 

 

 

Mia Bergeron, Disperse, oil, 30 x 20.2nd Place:
Mia Bergeron

 

 

 

Daniel Keys, Heirlooms, oil, 30 x 40.3rd Place:
Daniel Keys

 

 

 

Peter Fiore, Rising Sun, oil, 36 x 36.Honorable Mention:
Peter Fiore

 

 

 

Tim Perkins, Green Vase With Persian Rug, oil, 26 x 20.Honorable Mention:
Tim Perkins

 

 

 

Karla Mann, The Waiting Game, oil, 12 x 16.Honorable Mention:
Karla Mann

 

 

 

Laurence Saunois, Le Bain, oil, 24 x 31.Honorable Mention:
Laurence Saunois

 

 

 

Philip Jackson, Transitory Reflections: Artichoke and Plum, oil, 16 x 18.Honorable Mention:
Philip Jackson

 

 

 

Arlene Steinberg, The Great Escape, colored pencil, 12 x 36.Honorable Mention:
Arlene Steinberg

 

 

 

Candice Bohannon, Becoming, egg tempera, 10 x 12.Honorable Mention:
Candice Bohannon

 

 

 

Michael Siegel, Etude in Blue, oil, 11 x 17.Honorable Mention:
Michael Siegel

 

 

 

Mark Van Crombrugge, Old Milk Bottle and Grapes, oil, 31 x 59.Honorable Mention:
Mark Van Crombrugge

 

 

 

Yunsung Jang, Portrait of Mother #1, oil, 96 x 84.Honorable Mention:
Yunsung Jang

 

 

 

This story was featured in the December 2013 issue of Southwest Art magazine. Get the Southwest Art December 2013 print issue or digital download now–then subscribe to Southwest Art and never miss another story!


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