26th International Miniature Art Show Winners

May 2017

26th International Miniature Art Show Winners

JUDGES' STATEMENT: It was an honor and a pleasure to judge this show - a daunting task indeed! I had to ask several questions:

How well did the artist command the medium?

How well did the artist handle detail?

Does the work embody the "spirit" of miniaturism?

There were so many wonderful works in this exhibition that it was nearly impossible to decide. I've said this before, but it's worth repeating. In the end, I didn't "give" awards, I merely acknowledged the artists who earned them. Mary Serfass

1st Place


	Crossing the Falls, watercolor by Wes Siegrist, Tennessee

"Crossing the Falls": I was drawn to Wes's masterful treatment of the water, the depth and composition. This piece is filled with motion and fluidity and drama.

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2nd Place


	Surf's Up, bronze sculpture by Paul Eaton, England

"Surf's Up": The composition of this sculpture really stands out here and the detail is amazing.

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3rd Place


	Buddy, acrylic by Linda Rossin, New Jersey

"Buddy": Some artist can take a subject that is by nature generally considered unattractive and present it in an attractive way. Linda has done this with her use of light, detail and composition. She has nailed this one!

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	Top of the Tree by Janet Laird Lagassee, Maine

Best Transparent Watercolor

"Top of the Tree": The color yellow is often my nemesis, and Janet has handled it beautifully. The apples are solid, the reflections are subtle, and the overall balance of positive and negative space are the elements that make this painting work.

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	The Winter Prince by Lynn Ponto Peterson, Arkansas

Best Opaque Watercolor

"The Winter Prince": This is a magical piece. The depth and the balance of light and dark invite the viewer into the painting itself.

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	Chincoteague Palomino #13 by Karla Mann, Virginia

Best Oil

"Chincoteague Palomino #13": The detail of the leaves and grass, the play of light on the pony and the dappled reflections makes this painting stand out.

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	In Harford Fields by Judy Lalingo, Maryland

Best Acrylic

"In Harford Fields": It's easy for the viewer to lose oneself in this painting. From the tangle of the tree roots and branches to the soft focus of the distant landscape, you will find that the longer you look, the more you will see.

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	Summer's Glory by Christine Bass, Virginia

Best Pastel

"Summer's Glory": Pastel can be a difficult medium to control and Christine controls it well. Her bright, fresh colors float throughout the piece and conveys the feeling of the season.

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	On the Beach by Viviane DeKosinsky, Virginia

Best Etching

"On the Beach": I know how difficult etching can be. This piece is not only beautifully detailed, but fresh and alive with color.

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	Splashy Boy by Melissa Miller Nece, Florida

Best Drawing

"Splashy Boy": It can be difficult to render detail with colored pencil. Melissa's treatment of the water, as well as her solid rendering of the boy has earned this award for best drawing.

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	Saddlebred Express by Cathy Kuzma, Montana

Best Sculpture / Metal

"Saddlebred Express": The detail of the horse and the unique presentation made this piece stand out. The postage stamp behind it reinforces the actual size of the piece.
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	Morning Has Broken by Joy Hannan, New Jersey

Best Sculpture / Other Media

"Morning Has Broken": So much to see in this piece! Thee is some lovely detail here and when held up to a light, much more is revealed. Again, the more you look the more you'll see!

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	Wildflowers by Carol Lopez, New Mexico

Best Mixed Media or Encaustic

"Wildflowers": The colors and textures of this piece stood out to me. Carol has pushed the wax into lovely fresh shapes creating a sense of movement throughout.

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	Somewhere I by Majy Benjamin, Israel

Best Abstract

"Somewhere I": Abstracts in general are not as easy as some might think. Miniature abstracts are even more difficult. This piece shows thought and careful planning, random and yet not random. It is intriguing.

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	Made in the USA by Tykie Ganz, Florida

People's Choice Award

This was chosen by the collectors who voted. The medium for this beautiful piece is acrylic.

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A room hung with pictures is a room hung with thoughts.

Joshua Reynolds, artist 1723-1792

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