Juror Gallery Talk Excerpts  Jan Hart---Juror 

To begin to narrow down the field of 320 slides, Juror Jan Hart went with those that had that “WOW” Factor. That narrowed it down to 200. From there she looked for those that were more than a pretty picture, those that appealed to the other emotions and had strong design. Paintings must have more than technique; technique must support the design.

During the opening reception presented by Bigfork Art and Cultural Center (BACC), the public followed Hart through the gallery for a highly informative talk. She discussed all of the 26 award winning paintings and explained her personal criteria for selection.   She pointed out other paintings she said were highly deserving, if only she hadn’t run out of awards.

Awards for Watermedia 2004

Gold Award and Medallion

Karen Leigh “Inside Out”

This painting jumped out of the projector! It appealed to Jan emotionally and design wise,  
lustrous play of color. The beams carry the edges around the composition; your eye circulates  
then comes to rest on the blue sky.

Silver Award 

Ann Pember “Cascading Stream”

Amazing design, colors are very unified. It’s very difficult to get that flow into
the water. This painting is organic; we can almost hear the water.

Bronze Award 

Cindy Brabec-King “Sugar Plum Faeries”

A powerful painting but not easily approached. It has a very strong
design and a dark side. She has chosen such a light title for a heavy painting.

MTWS Founder’s Award
 
Loren Kovich “A Very Pheasant Morning”

This painting really captured the light and feeling of cold. 
The shadows are done superbly, the perspective of the shadows is correct. 
Well organized with the play of warm and cool shadows.

MTWS President’s Award
 
Nancy Cawdry “East Meets West”

President Vicky Campbell chose this painting because it was so
exuberant. The design and the colors are rich with contrast. The  
collage has a very interesting texture.

MTWS Board Award
 
Louis Archambault “Divine Inspiration”

A beautiful painting. The architecture is wonderfully rendered. 
An inspiring and uplifting painting.

Nancy Beelman Award

Florance O’NeaI “Hmmmm”

This is watercolor at its best. Very well done. She has a beautiful 
mix of grays, wonderful use of line and shadow.

Merchandise Awards

Strathmore Artist Papers    
Robert Highsmith “Waterlock”

M. Graham & Co. 
Susan Blackwood “Home Cookin’”

Daler/Rowney 
Beverly Fotheringham “Photon Blue”

Jack Richeson & Co. 
Pia Messina “Crystal Vase”

Cheap Joe’s  
Debra Sutherland “Rural Reflections”

Canson (Arches Paper)  
Joel Smith “Tower Falls”

Airfloat Systems  
Laurie Humble “Patio Patterns”

Tara Materials, Inc. 
Dottie Burton “The Game”

Camlin North America , Inc. 
Igor Beginin “Midsummer Flowers”

St. Cuthbert’s Mill  
Elise Beattie “Yadda, Yadda”

HKHolbein Inc. 
Sally Angove “Birds of Paradise”

Winsor & Newton; ColArt Americas   
Al Zerries “Celeste”

Creative Catalyst Productions   
Elizabeth Concannon “Sunset Echoes”

Createx Colors 
Kathy Collins “River Bend”

Crystal Productions  
Jean Hand Triol “The Cherry Picker”

Kalish Brushes  
Sy Ellens “Up North”

Dick Blick  
Phil Korell “Marysville”

Jerry’s Artarama  
Richard Beighle “Pickers Sunrise”

Stu Art  
Marjorie Harper “Looking for Tracks”

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