Best of the Southwest
2020 Entries
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3-D
Untitled, Alex Gregory
$1,200
When Clays Collide, Chuck Bailey
$250
Untitled, Alex Gregory
$350
Raku Pitcher, Jimmy Walker
$100
Marbled Clay, Chuck Bailey
$175
Lizard Pitcher, Jimmy Walker
$150
Horsehair Vase, Jimmy Walker
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B&B, Jimmy Walker
NFS
Destitute, Josh Hogge
$750
The Protector, Josh Hogge
$750
Texas Roan, Landry Lockett
$495
Ebony & Ivory, Lunell Gilley
$35
Wings, Lunell Gilley
$99
I'm in Love with the Shape of You, Mandy Gregory
$225
Silk Pod, Mandy Gregory
$55
Reflection of a Dot, Mandy Gregory
$125
Spike Pod, Mandy Gregory
$125
Dice, Mike LaFleur
$50
A Weaver's Palette, Pam Allison
NFS
Untitled, Rhonda Chamberlain
NFS
ACRYLIC
After a Rain, Deborah Woolsey
$300
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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants, Ian Watson
NFS
Beautifully Plumed, Johnna Luther
$325
Peeked, Josh Hogge
NFS
Burger Barrel, Karen Herpich
$1,500
Emergence, Nina Stein
$120
To Gather, Nina Stein
$120
Unity, Renee Deaver
$749
Tutu Four, Tonya Roberts
NFS
Ako, Tonya Roberts
NFS
Brazil, William White
$250
The Kill, William White
$125
Herring Bank, William White
$150
Cascade, William White
$150
OIL
Waiting for a Better Spring, Deborah Woolsey
$250
Colors of a Harvest, Iryna Lee
$360
Two Tone, Jenny Conner
$250
Girl In Sunshine, Gayle Chiappone
$180
Viking Ship, Gayle Chiappone
$260
Gingerly, Jenny Conner
$250
Spring 2020, Jenny Conner
$250
The Scout, Lunell Gilley
$400
Sustenance, Jenny Conner
$250
Freedom, Lunell Gilley
$250
The Long and Short of It, Mary Lynne Pruett
$500
Eye of the Eagle, Mary Femniak
$850
Mudding the Wall, Mary Lynne Pruett
$300
Cool Water, Mary Lynne Pruett
$400
All Are Welcome, Mary Lynne Pruett
$300
Such Faith, Nancy Ryder
$750
Colorless, Nancy Ryder
$250
Aqui Esta El Agua, Nancy Ryder
$750
All Things Cowboy, Nelda Smith
$425
Sad Eyes, Nelda Smith
$425
Ocean in Motion, Nelda Smith
$375
Love is a Many Splendored Thing, Nelda Smith
$375
Gee-Haw, Virgie Long
$300
Lady in Wading, Tonya Roberts
NFS
Hereford Team Roping, Johnna Luther
$575
Walks in Sky Water, Johnna Luther
$575
Organs Mountains, Johnna Luther
$575
PASTEL
Evening Stillness, Devery Burch
NFS
Psilocybin Symphony, Mason Pierce
$200
The Cabin, Glandeen Shenk
NFS
Little Man, Shirley Zeni Cole
$175
Oscar, Virgie Long
$180
Bayou Belle, Shirley Zeni Cole
NFS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Lonely Farm, John Ebling
$100
Window View of Palo Duro, John Ebling
$100
Canyon Fence, John Ebling
$100
The Real Texas, John Ebling
$100
'Till the Cows Come Home, Landry Lockett
$335
Cowboy Up!, Landry Lockett
$245
Monday in Marfa, Landry Lockett
$495
Road Runner, Roger Wilson
$150
Journey to the End of the Earth, Maryl Neff
NFS
Blue Jay in Bird Bath, Roger Wilson
$150
Wood Duck At Medi Park, Roger Wilson
$150
Green Wing Teal At Medi Park, Roger Wilson
$150
WATERCOLOR
Black Cross and Morada, Janette Dickerson
$495
Sky Piercing Roof Tops, Janette Dickerson
$395
On Top of Oshir Creek Pass, Janette Dickerson
$275
Taking Flight, Karen Herpich
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The Colors of the Comanche, Mike LaFleur
$300
Garden Archway, Janette Dickerson
$325
Apple A Day, Rebecca Walls​
$200
The Tree Stands Alone, Rebecca Walls
$200
Big Buff, Rachel Flores
$130
Daddy, Rebecca Walls
NFS
Leonardo, Shirley Zeni Cole
$135
Pretty in Pink, Rebecca Walls
$200
Best of Show
Best of the Southwest
2020​ Winners
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Colors of a Harvest, Iryna Lee
3-D
1st Place
2nd Place
Marbled Clay, Chuck Bailey
Spike Pod, Mandy Gregory
3-D Honorable Mentions:
Raku Pitcher, Jimmy Walker
Untitled, Alex Gregory
Untitled, Rhonda Chamberlain
Acrylic
1st Place
2nd Place
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants,
Ian Watson
Unity, Renee Deaver
After a Rain, Deborah Woolsey
Emergence, Nina Stein
Tutu Four, Tonya Roberts
Acrylic Honorable Mentions:
Oil
1st Place
2nd Place
Viking Ship, Gayle Chiappone
Oil Honorable Mentions:
Lady in Wading, Tonya Roberts
Two Tone, Jenny Conner
1st Place
Evening Stillness, Devery Burch
Honorable Mentions:
Oscar, Virgie Long
Little Man, Shirley Zeni Cole
Bayou Belle, Shirley Zeni Cole
Pastel
Photography
1st Place
2nd Place
'Till the Cows Come Home,
Landry Lockett
Cowboy Up!, Landry Lockett
Photography Honorable Mentions:
Monday in Marfa, Landry Lockett
Journey to the End of the Earth, Maryl Neff
Blue Jay in Bird Bath, Roger Wilson
Watercolor
1st Place
Big Buff, Rachel Flores
2nd Place
Daddy, Rebecca Walls
Watercolor Honorable Mentions:
Red Velvet, Virgie Long
The Tree Stands Alone, Rebecca Walls
Judge's Comments:
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Best of Show:
"The skilled use of color and brush stroke techniques bring this oil painting to life. When viewing the painting, contrasting values control the eye movement from the bold vegetables to the soft leafy background. Creativity and application make "Colors of a Harvest" an outstanding piece."
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3-D 1st Place:
"The artist was able to capture a life-like facial expression in this metal pour. This outstanding piece allows viewers to experience a variety of emotions."
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Acrylic 1st Place:
"The artist suggested the essence of the peacock by using the crisp edges of the peacock's head and neck against the soft edges of the tail feathers creating depth in the painting. Good use of complementary colors places emphasis on the subject and controls the focus of the viewer."
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Oil 1st Place:
"The strength of this painting is the contrast created by the darker valued hair against the light values of the face. The contrast directs the focus on her stunning eyes. The multi-colored flowers create additional emphasis of her lips and eye colors. The skilled blending of the hair with the muted background color makes this a quality painting."
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Pastel 1st Place:
"The artist has captured the "Evening Stillness" in this pastel. The beauty of the cool colors is enhanced with the slight touch of warmth. The artistic skill is exemplified with the hard and soft edges created in the drawing."
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Photography 1st Place:
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"The composition of the photo and focus on the colorful aspects of the duck contrasting the neutral tones from the water capture the moment fantastically."
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Watercolor 1st Place:
"Incorporating the grain of the wood with the wet washes and dry brush created a beautiful painting. The artist skillfully uses transparent techniques in the wood grain to bring the subject to life."
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Judge: Tom Panger
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Life experiences are reflected in works of artist Tom Panger. His inspiration kindled by childhood memories spent in the Taos area of Northern New Mexico and the flat open spaces of the Texas Plains. Much of his work reflects the natural beauty of the land. The depiction of nature and natural settings radiates the feelings which influenced his style. Preferring to work with watercolor, water-based mixed media, and pastel, Panger varies the techniques to achieve fascinating effects that are harmonious with his subjects.
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Mutt Duck, Virgie Long
$160
Red Velvet, Virgie Long
$180
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Texas Electric, Shirley Zeni Cole
$65
3rd Place
Untitled, Alex Gregory
3rd Place
Beautifully Plumed,
Johnna Luther
Freedom, Lunell Gilley
Walks in Sky Water,
Johnna Luther
3rd Place
Green Wing Teal At Medi Park, Roger Wilson
3rd Place
Leonardo, Shirley Zeni Cole