2021 COWS Fall Exhibition
Show Dates: November 14 - December 10, 2021
Below are the 62 paintings that made the 2021 COWS Fall Exhibition. There were eight awards for the show, judged by Yuki Hall.
The winners are as follows with Juror, Yuki Hall's comments in italics:
Best of Show - "First Snow" by Ed Kitchen - "Astonishingly beautiful rendition of a quiet winter day. It is the kind of painting that I can step right into and experience the atmosphere, feel the cool air and hear the sound of the stream. A high level of technical competence is evident throughout by the effective use of tonal value patterns as well as negative and positive shapes. A path of snow patches leads the viewer's eyes"to the mysterious distance.
1st Place - "Sunkissed Glads" by Peggy Stover - "A dynamic play of light and dark. The artist's expression of joy is permeating throughout the painting via the daxxling light on the flower and the array of colors within the crystal. An effective use of the dark background shape compliments the dance of the sun-drenched flower petals."
2nd Place - "Abandoned" by Charles Rowland - "A delightful contrast of cool and warm color on this, otherwise, ordinary barn painting captivates me at a deep level. The warm color of the rusting roof vibrates beneath the blue shadow cast by the tree. The dynamic composition and confident brush strokes deliver a strong and intimate emotional impact to the viewer's soul."
3rd Place - "Memphis Belle" by Jim Gerkin - "The unusual viewpoint taken by the artist makes for a compelling composition for this flying fortress used during WWII. It is a delightful and fascinating visual contentment to viewers."
Honorable Mention:
Below are the 62 paintings that made the 2021 COWS Fall Exhibition. There were eight awards for the show, judged by Yuki Hall.
The winners are as follows with Juror, Yuki Hall's comments in italics:
Best of Show - "First Snow" by Ed Kitchen - "Astonishingly beautiful rendition of a quiet winter day. It is the kind of painting that I can step right into and experience the atmosphere, feel the cool air and hear the sound of the stream. A high level of technical competence is evident throughout by the effective use of tonal value patterns as well as negative and positive shapes. A path of snow patches leads the viewer's eyes"to the mysterious distance.
1st Place - "Sunkissed Glads" by Peggy Stover - "A dynamic play of light and dark. The artist's expression of joy is permeating throughout the painting via the daxxling light on the flower and the array of colors within the crystal. An effective use of the dark background shape compliments the dance of the sun-drenched flower petals."
2nd Place - "Abandoned" by Charles Rowland - "A delightful contrast of cool and warm color on this, otherwise, ordinary barn painting captivates me at a deep level. The warm color of the rusting roof vibrates beneath the blue shadow cast by the tree. The dynamic composition and confident brush strokes deliver a strong and intimate emotional impact to the viewer's soul."
3rd Place - "Memphis Belle" by Jim Gerkin - "The unusual viewpoint taken by the artist makes for a compelling composition for this flying fortress used during WWII. It is a delightful and fascinating visual contentment to viewers."
Honorable Mention:
- "Saturday Morning Walk" by Jeff Stahler - "Who doesn't love a watercolor painting depicting an ordinary street scene done in such and effortless fashion? Economy of brush strokes, accompanied by lively figures, conveys a refreshing visual enjoyment to viewers."
- "Evening Color" by Kevin Buckland - "A nocturnal painting of a well-lit building creates such a striking showcase of glowing color. Use of limited palette compliments the powerful display of light under the dark sky."
- "Morning Glory" by John Cameron - "Marvelous depiction of a quiet morning with a luminous back light. A series of vertical power posts and dangling lines create a sense of space as well as lending an intriguing abstract quality to the painting."
- "Rick Mock Self-Portrait" by Rick Mock - "A brilliant use of highlight and simplified tonal value distribution make this self-portrait uniquely successful. Unadulterated colors and thought-provoking background also add character to the painting."