Award winners

Award Winners

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Virginia Blackstock	Carole Berry	Dan Burt	Edie Collins	Rachel Collins	Ratindra Das	Janet Mach Dutton	Genie Even	Lorna Francis	Sue Nosler Gray
Charlotte Huntley	Paul Jackson	Bill James	Howard Kaye	Frank LaLumia	Carol Myers	Paulette B. Parks	Carol M. Peterson	Jeanne Richti	John Salminen
Kay Sandler	Marilyn Schutzky	Harry Shields	Jim Slaughter	Brenda Turner	Debi Watson	D.E.Willis	Maria Wyzkowski	Al Zerries	Floy Zittin

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Best of Show Award

"Scotch on the Rocks"
By
Paul Jackson

$2000 & Gold Medallion

Given by the Texas Watercolor Society Members: Barbara Seale Condos, Linda Hammond, Jane Gay, Dan Burt, Terry Gay Puckett, Dave Maxwell, Mary Basye Nicklow, Don Harvey, Anne Brennan Vela, Idonna Coffle, Janet Campbell, Irene Reeb Meitzen, Joan Blackburn, Becky Tubbs, Anita Rollo, Evelyn Lombardi Lail, Richard & Linda Morgan, Drusilla Pfannstiel Pinca, Nancy R. Coon, Joyce Ward, Charlotte Seay.

Juror's Comments
"A powerful painting with rhythms of color surging throughout."

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Margaret Pace Wilson Award for a Texas Artists

"Through the Window"
By
Edie Collins

$1000 & Silver Medallion

Juror's Comments

"A realistic painting based on beautiful abstract shapes"

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Martin Scully Award for Excellence in Transparent Watercolor

"Tree Study"
By
Genie Even

$1000 & Bronze Medallion

Given by Thomas & Celia Scully

Juror's Comments

" Taking an ordinary subject and making it extraordinary...unique color and sensitive handling"

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Amy Freeman Lee Founders Award

"Voodoo Picnic"
By
Charlotte Huntley

$750 Award

Juror's Comments

"Pure excitement...radiating an explosive quality"

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Margaret Marquand Jones Memorial Award for Realism

"Batik Shadows"
By
Marilyn Schutzky

$650 Award

Given by Dick & Linda Morgan, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Starck, Barbara Tedesco, Andrea D. Willott, Marilyn R. Drinker, Eleanor Powell, Nancy Nelson, Gripper & Family, Shane & Family, Alice Geelhood, Sue & Jim Hamer, Molly & Marty Marks, Molly McGuire, Sarah Vandervoort, Patrick Scofield, and Jacquie Jones and Frances T. Vogel

Juror's Comments

"Using watercolor to its fullest lush, beautiful, intriguing play of light"

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TWS Memorial Award

"Mushroom Gills"
By
Maria Wyzkowski

$ 275 Award

Given in memory of Ivan McDougal
by Barbara and Lee Ricks Given in memory of Tyler DeBerry by Marian DeBerry
Given by Anne McCullough in honor of Anne Brennan Vela and Dona LeCrone Walston
Given by Vickey Imes in memory of Maxine Bradley Given by Gay Phillips honoring Finis Collins:Mentor, Teacher, Friend
Given by Pat Safir in memory of Kuo Yen Ng Given by Finis and Edie Collins in memory
of Kuo Yen Ng

Juror's Comments;

"Extrapolated on a simple theme. Went beyond the usual to a fascinating design."

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Nancy & Charlie Cheever Award

"Samurai Sams"
By
Howard Kaye

$ 200 Award

Given by Nancy & Charlie Cheever

Juror's Comments

"Ordinary scene painted in a strong. direct manner."

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Michael Frary Memorial Award for Transparent Watercolor

"Medieval City"
By
Dan Burt

$ 200 Award

Given by Peggy Frary

Jurors Comments

"Beautiful play of vibrating color. Literally glows."

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Lynn Wilson Marks Memorial Award

"Cedar Waxwings"
By
Floy Zittin

$ 200 Award

Given by Dona & Gary Walston in honor of Lynn's full and creative life.

Juror's Comments

"Extremely sensitive with an oriental feel, marvelous understatement."

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Polly Howerton Transparent Watercolor Award

"Peek A Boo"
by
Carole Berry

$ 200 Award

Given by Polly Howerton Trust

Juror's Comments

"Intriguing technique is used to the best advantage to describe the subject. Paints itself with the technique."

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Phillip G Paratore. Jr. Memorial Award

"Maynard Dixon Country"
By
Frank LaLumia

$ 200 Award

Given by G.G. Paratore

Juror's Comments

"Simply done with fresh, direct brush strokes."

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International Museum of Art & Science Award

"Brighton Beach May"
By
John Salminen

$100 Award

Given by The International Museum of Art & Science

Juror's Comments

"Painting within paintings, Beautifully designed."

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Southwestern Watercolor Society Award

"Goddess of Denial"
By
Al Zerries

$100 Award

Given by The Southwestern Watercolor Society

Juror's Comments

"I like the off-center placement of figure. It accents atmosphere and attitude of the subject."

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Jesse H. & Susan Oppenheimer Foundation Award

"Vertebra V"
By
Rachel Collins

$100 Award

Given by the Jesse H & Susan Oppenheimer Foundation

Juror's Comments

"Beautiful with a sculptural quality."

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American Frame Award

"Rufus II"
By
Paulette B. Parks

$250 Award

Given by American Frame Corporation

Juror's Comments

"Great character study. A lively portrait."

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Jack Richeson & Co. Award

"Himalayan Gompha"
By
Ratindra Das

$ 250 Gift Certificate

Given by Jack Richeson & Co. Inc.

Juror's Comments

"Wonderful interplay of colors. Playful design."

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Jack Richeson & Co. Award

"Judy"
By
Carol M. Peterson

$250 Gift Certificate

Given by Jack Richeson & Co.

Juror's Comments

"Unusual portrait that displays a great mood."

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Cheap Joe's Art Stuff Award

"Burning Bush"
By
Lorna Francis

$250 Gift Certificate

Given by Cheap Joe's Art Stuff

Juror's Comments

"Catches your eye...textural. Very sophisticated subtle abstract."

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St. Cuthbrts Mill Award

"Fencing"
By
Jeanne Richti

$250 Gift Certificate

Given by St. Cuthberts Mill

Juror's Comments

"Wonder expression caught with a few brushstrokes."

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H.K.Holbein Artist Award

"Spring Elegance XI"
By
Virginia Blackstock

$212 Holbein Artist Watercolor Set
of 30 Award

Given by H.K.Holbein. Inc.

Juror's Comments

"Caught lushness of the flowers."

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Winsor & Newton Award

"Campo di Fiori Market"
By
Harry Shields

$206 Artists Watercolor Box Award

Given by Winsor & Newton, Colart Americas, Inc.

Juror's Comments

"He's a master of design."

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Herweck's Award

"Evolution"
By
D.E.Willis

$200 Gift Certificate

Given by Herwick's Art Supply

Juror's comments

"Surprise brings a smile to your face. Every show should have a surprise element."

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Daler-Rowney Award

"Color A...Frog"
By
Janet Mach Dutton

$200 Gift Certificate

Given by Daler-Rowney USA

Juror's Comments

"Vey creative."

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Canson Fine Paper Award

"Grampa's Farm"
By
Sue Nosler Gray

25 sheets 140# Bright White Cold Press Arches Paper Award

Given by Canson Fine Papers. Inc.

Juror's Comments

"Landscape with the color pushed in an unusual manner."

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Daniel Smith Award

"Contempt"
By
Bill James

Kay Barnes Artist Series Watercolor Set Award

Given by Daniel Smith

Juror's Comments

"Sensitive, emotional painting."

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"Big Red"
By
Brenda Turner

$150 Gift Certificate

Given by Bilck Art Materials

Juror's Comments

"Very painterly."

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Air Float Systems Award

"Not Lap Dog"
By
Debi Watson

$150Gift Certificate

Given by Air Float Systems, Inc.

Juror's Comments

"thoughtfully detailed. Beautifully painted."

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Camellia Artist Materials Award

"Spring Time on Willow City Loop"
By
Jim Slaughter

Set of Camellia Fine Artists Watercolor Pans and 1 set of Camellia Fine Artists Watercolor Paints award

Given by Camlin North America. Inc.

Juror's Comments

"An artist with a quit touch conveying a mood of nature."

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Golden Artist Colors Award

"Heat Wave"
By
Carol Myers

$100 Gift Certificate Award

Given by Golden Artist Colors, Inc.

Juror's Comments

"Beautiful color harmony."

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Rosemary & Company Quality Artists Brushes Award

"Front Yard Aster"
By
Kay Sandler

Watercolor Brush: 32.45 British Pound Sterling Value ($63.59) award

Given by Rosemary & Co. Artists Brushes

Juror's Comments

"Able to see the design and pattern instead of pattern of painting a rendered flower."

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