Above: BEST IN SHOW, Viviann by Nicole Moné. Read more...
December 2017 Judge: Kathie Odom
“ When I first viewed this piece I wondered what kind of brushstrokes took me to the eyes and soul of this dear woman. The values, reflections, shadows and choice of colors were put together creating the perfect map to woo me in. The simplicity of white space surrounding her, the red sweater and mock turtleneck… all tell me that great things can show up in small packages. Nine inches by six inches!”
— Kathie Odom
Read more about professional artist Kathie Odom.
See judge's comments on all 12 finalist paintings below (shown in random order).