The awards for the August 2024 PleinAir Salon Art Competition were announced on October 1st. The selections were made by judge, David Ethridge, owner of Gallery 1261 in Denver, CO. The overall and category winners will now be included in the judging for the 14th Annual PleinAir Salon Competition being awarded in May 2025.
FIRST PLACE
Thomas Kegler, Mid Summer Night, Romans 5:4
Oil, 20×16 in.
“I chose this painting for First Place due to its captivating portrayal of a tree at night. The masterful use of light and shadow creates a compelling mood, imbuing the scene with a narrative quality that invites repeated viewing.“
SECOND PLACE
Natalie Hirschman (South Africa), Deep Forest
Oil, 36×47 in.
“I selected this painting for Second Place due to its compelling composition and rich color palette. The harmonious integration of the figure within the intricate natural forms creates a captivating visual narrative, showcasing the artist’s skill in balancing figurative and natural elements.“
THIRD PLACE
Stephanie Mills (United Kingdom), Winter Stillness
Oil, 12×24 in.
“I selected this winter landscape for Third Place due to its captivating atmosphere. The artist’s masterful use of a limited palette beautifully evokes the serene essence of a frost-laden scene.“
CATEGORY WINNERS
Each category award winner is now entered into the Annual Competition. Judges will review all the winners from the 14th Annual PleinAir Salon, and we will award over $22,000 at the Annual Competition held in May 2025.
CATEGORY HONORABLE MENTIONS
The category honorable mention recipients are eligible to re-enter their paintings into future competitions.
TOP 100 FINALISTS
Each month all the entries are reviewed and scored by a judge. The paintings with the highest scores become the Top 100 Finalists. (In the event of tied scores, there may be more than 100). The awards for the monthly competition are selected from this group of finalist.
Click here to view all the entrants to the August PleinAir Salon Art Competition.
