Nordic Woodshed

Entry P 11″ x 14″, Oil on Canvas Panel After sketching some of Dutch artist Jan Van Goyen’s landscapes, I was inspired to paint one that had similar elements with the background leading the eye to the foreground. Oil paint as a medium provides natural...
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A Tribute To A Good Swing Set

Entry Q 16″ by 20″, Acrylic Paint My acrylic painting entitled “A Tribute to a Good Swing set” is my attempt at honoring my childhood playhouse in the way it deserves. My family’s swing set was a gift from my grandmother when I was two years old and has...
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Safe Haven

Entry R 8″ x 10″, Acrylic on Canvas I was influenced by my art teacher, Ms. Diane, who teaches us to reflect Jesus in everything we do, this piece represents the light of Jesus in the symbol of a church. A safe Haven for all of those who want to know and...
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Morningtide

Entry S 14″ x 18″, Oil on canvas   I am influenced by the work of impressionist painters like Monet, Van Gogh, and Renoir, especially their landscapes. I so love and admire their use of color and shape to capture beautiful scenery. I took the photo...
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Midnight Stop

Entry T 11″ x 14″, Acrylic on canvas For my project, I decided to play with light and shadows. Gas stations stand out to me because at night, they are lit with almost every kind of light. Acrylic paint has always been a fun and easy medium for me; it adds...
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Middle Child

Entry U 20” x 16″, Acrylic paint on canvas   Middle Child is primarily inspired by my younger (and middle) brother, as he is the subject of the painting. The color palette was somewhat stumbled upon during the process, and the style is driven by a personal...
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More Through Less

Entry V – 2nd Place Winner 18″ x 24″, Acrylic paint on Gessoboard Several years ago, my father, sister, and I visited the Maasai tribe in Kenya, Africa. These people lived far from modern society. I photographed women as they participated in a...
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Culinary Craving

Entry X 8″ x 10″ Colored pencil on paper   I have always loved using colored pencils in my art. I was looking for something fun and colorful to really emphasize their vividness, and I thought of drawing sushi. It was the perfect choice for color, and...
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A Dream

Entry Y 18″ x 24″ [actual drawing is 15 x 15] Graphite on paper I have always enjoyed drawing, especially with graphite. Jono Dry, who is a hyper-realistic artist on YouTube, is the reason I fell in love with hyperrealism, which shows the way the world...
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