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2020 Award Winners

Congratulations to this year's Small Wonders Award Winners:

BEST OF SHOW
Ann Lebryk
Peach Rose
Colored Pencil
100
Judge’s Comments: “I found this painting showed exceptional control of the medium. The craftsmanship accompanied by the beauty of the subject chosen created a classic example of art in the tradition of the great masters.”

1ST PRIZE
Retta Jo VanDriessche
Spring Garden
Acrylic
55
Judge’s Comments: “The abstract section had many strong entries. This painting was the best example of all the elements coming together to capture the essence of the subject.”
 
2ND PRIZE
Lea Goldman
Window View
Mixed Medium
500
Judge’s Comments: “There were several very strong collage pieces. I found this one came together in a unified fashion that created a captivating story.”

3RD PRIZE
Kaitlyn Alborn
Treasure Battle
Polymer Clay, Wood
NFS
Judge’s Comments: “This was a difficult choice in a strong group of sculptures. It was the creativity in the unique presentation that placed this as an award winner.”

HONORABLE MENTION
Susan Ring
Portrait of a Rooster
Oil on Canvas
NFS
Judge’s Comments: “This painting stood out as a successful expressive painting strong in color and texture. Strong design makes for award winning art.”
 
HONORABLE MENTION
Tony Straw
I Live in the Shadows
Photography
50
Judge’s Comments: “This photograph immediately grabs your attention and sets a mood that the viewer must react to. Strong design, composition, and simplicity placed this photo in the winner’s circle.”