‘“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”

Many thanks to all who gave their time and talent to give us their gifts of art! It is truly a joy to start the day with gifts of color, light and selflessness from our entrants. Special thanks, as always, to professional artist Cathy Taylor for giving so much of her precious time and once again tackling the monumental task of judging

Congratulations to the winners, runners-up and honorable mentions in all categories!

The Judge

Juror's Statement

As a working artist, I know the excitement of entering a contest, the anticipation, the thrill of being accepted and the disappointment of not being accepted....sigh.

It is important to remember that just the act of creating, of being an artist is an amazing gift. One of my favorite quotes is "An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one." Charles Horton Cooley

I loved the privilege of enjoying all of your work. Each piece contained something wonderful.

I teach art workshops all over the US, and it constantly amazes me how each artist will take a technique and make it their own. I am often asked, "aren't you afraid people will copy your work?" Of course not! I share techniques, ideas, and encouragement. Everyone has their own voice, drawn from very personal experience and memories in their lives.

"In a large measure, becoming an artist consists of learning to accept yourself which makes your work personal and in following your own voice makes your work distinctive." ART AND FEAR Bayles and Orland

Congratulations to those artists who won an award. Congratulations to all the other artists for creating. In my workshops one of my "rules" is to enjoy the process and not worry about a product.

"Art is the only way to run away without leaving home" Twyla Tharp

Art is all about you! Enjoy, create, make art!

Amateur Winners

Grand Prize

Ellen Zimet – “Giving Love”

2nd Place

Christy RePinec – “Moorish Tower Surprise”

Runners Up

Susan Schafer – “Sea Lion at Rest”

Carolyn Atkinson – “Birds of a Feather 3”

Jennifer Greenfield - Gift Bag

Professional Winners

Grand Prize

Kayann Ausherman – “Campfire”

2nd Place

Andrea Pottyondy – “Woodpecker”

Runners Up

Susan Faircloth - Connections

Darlene McElroy – Skinny Piece

Kathleen Loveland – Artful Memories

Teen Winners

Savannah Holbrook – Citra Shelf

Canvas Kids Winners

Dalton Anderson – Citra Bowl

Emily Hamby – Citra Solv earrings

Hannah Lankford – Snake Necklace

Lia Roberts – Citra Bloom Necklace

Amateur Honorable Mentions

Angela McEntee - They had Turned Away

Angela McEntee - Wolf on the Roof

Bonnie Rosen - IN THE BEGINNING

Carolyn Atkinson - Birds of a Feather #1

Carolyn Atkinson - Birds of a Feather #2

Carolyn Atkinson - Tree Chatter

Claudia Drezga - Fox

Claudia Drezga -Five Hens

Diane Robinson - Sunflower

Kathryn Kelsey -Higher Intelligence

Lisa Mallette - kitty treasure box

Mariel Green - Vast Horizons

Mary Gaffney - As Sorrows Heal

Mary Gaffney - Seize the Journey

Pam Patterson - Special Delivery

Vicki Barry - Green E

Professional Honorable Mentions

Cory - canyon creek 1

Cory - desert storm 1

Darlene McElroy - Cattle

Kathleen Loveland - Citra Fruit Basket view 2

KathleenLoveland- DreamBroach

Kayann Ausherman - elephant

Kayann Ausherman - Think

Kayann Ausherman - the gift of fantasy

Patti Wallace - Tool of the Trade - view 4

SusanCornelis - Brainchild

Christy’s Honorable Mentions

Many thanks to all who gave their time & talent, especially Judge Cathy Taylor. We look forward to having your Citra Art continuing to grace our pages, and hope you are sharing it with those in your life as well!

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