April 3rd, 2021 through October 15th, 2021
Visit the Virtual Show
Thanks to the Red Coconut RV Park for sponsoring this show.
Number of Show entries = 39
Show Results
Judge Barbara Anderson Hill
First, I want to thank the Fort Myers Beach Art Association for the opportunity to judge the Fall Judged Members Show. I want to thank the artists that entered. It is a challenge to put your work up for review. Overall, when I look at a work of art, I put IDEA over technique. Originality wins over Presentation. I am also impressed by the quality of framing in this show. That is part of the ‘finished’ painting. Once again, thank you for inviting me to judge this show.
Best in Show
Lee Ackert Memorial Award
Judge’s Comments
I’m pleased to see an artist that combines experimental realism and abstraction. The ambiguity of the letters is compelling. There is originality of the image and the medium.
Second Place
Judge’s Comments
This painting reminds me of Ed Hopper. The cars are vague and the viewer is drawn by the movement. There is a feeling of calm and foreboding. This is a very compelling piece.
Third Place
Gretchen Johnson Memorial Award
Judge’s Comments
The opacity of the paint and the scale is very well done. This is quintessential abstracting. There are no recognizable objects. It conjures up lots of meanings with no obvious clues.
Merit Award
Judge’s Comments
The shrimp boats are very professionally handled of an iconic image. Excellent portrayal of a watercolor ship yard.
Merit Award
Judge’s Comments
Extraordinarily well done. This is an iconic and familiar subject matter. This is an example of mastery of material. Composition is well thought out.
Merit Award
Judge’s Comments
Abstraction, but reads as an image. Ambiguity! A wonderful example of the image versus abstraction. The tonality creates a mood. I especially love how it is framed.
Maya Bryant Award for Plein Air
Judge’s Comments
Abstraction, but reads as an image. Ambiguity! A wonderful example of the image versus abstraction. The tonality creates a mood. I especially love how it is framed.
