Fully From Life Category Honorable Mentions 138–141
Fully From Life Category Finalists 142–146
Still Life Category Winners 149–151
Still Life Category Honorable Mentions 152–155
Still Life Category Finalists 156–164
Landscape Category Winners 167–169
Landscape Category Honorable Mentions 170–173
Landscape Category Finalists 174–186
Plein Air Painting Category Winners 189–191
Plein Air Painting Category Honorable Mentions 192–195
Plein Air Painting Category Finalists 196–200
Drawing Category Winners 203–205
Drawing Category Honorable Mentions 206–209
Drawing Category Finalists 210–218
Sculpture Category Winners 221–223
Sculpture Category Honorable Mentions 224–227
Sculpture Category Finalists 228–232
Animal Category Winners 235–237
Animal Category Honorable Mentions 238–241
Animal Category Finalists 242–250
Teens Category Winners 253–255
Teens Category Honorable Mentions 256–259
Teens Category Finalists 260–264
Index of Artists with Illustrated Works 265–266
Please see the central section for ARC Sponsors and information about ARC Staff, the ARC Advisory Board, and Board of Jurors. For the 18th Salon, please begin at the opposite end of the book.
The 17th ARC Salon is one of the strongest we’ve had since ARC was founded 25 years ago. There is no shortage of artworks that demonstrate the depth and breadth of human potential and artistic creativity.
From a tiny group of just 14 small schools with a total student body of under 200, today’s art movement, outlined by the ARC Philosophy and mission, has 96 ARC Approved atelierbased schools and programs, with thousands of students and even more alumni. Contemporary realism is expanding to new heights, both in the scope of ambitious subject matter as well as ongoing advancement in the methods of artistic execution. Hopefully this will make the 21st century the greatest period yet in the creation and celebration of such
compelling masterworks. The fine arts of drawing, painting, and sculpture are best understood as a visual language. Very much like spoken and written languages, they were developed and preserved as a means of communication. Language is successful if communication takes place and unsuccessful if it does not. This year’s winners, finalists and honorable mentions have certainly met this standard.
Please join me in congratulating all of their exemplary accomplishments.
FREDERICK C. ROSS Chairman, Art Renewal Center
10 ARC Purchase Awards
“This woman under the moonlight cannot tell where she is, what era she is in, where she came from, or where she is going. One thing we know for sure is that she looks peaceful in the moonlight. Under the
moonlight, which is not as strong as the sun but warm enough, she is calm and peaceful, and the flowers bloom.”
Sookyi Lee Mondscheinsonate No. 1 2024 - Charcoal on paper - 45.72 × 30.48 cm | 18 × 12 in
“This painting is a reflection of my continuing interest in themes of light and the ephemeral, exploring nature’s extraordinary intelligence, power, and fragility.”
Stephanie Rogers Gathering Petals 2023 - Oil on canvas - 80 × 80 cm | 31 ¼ × 31 ¼ in
16 ARC Purchase Awards
“We run at the future and all its wonderful and terrifying possibilities, not in spite of the unknown, but because of it.
I have had to develop a significant comfort level with the unknown. It can be intimidating or exciting based on how I choose to view it. This painting is an embodiment of that internal discussion.”
John Darley Embrace of the Unknown 2023 - Egg tempera on panel - 91.44 × 60.96 cm | 36 × 24 in
MacAvoy Purchase Awards
baying its sardonic hymns to the grinning moon. Tonight, I venture to lie in wait at the edge of the Wood to end this curse, but at what cost?”
“Long has our little Hamlet been beset by this foul creature. The townsfolk tremble in crypt and cellar while, even now, It can be heard
Blair Atherholt Lest Ye
24 ASMA Best Marine Themed Work Honorable Mentions
* This work also won an honorable mention in the Plein Air Painting Category.
Peter Adams Evening Shorebreak
Joseph McGurl Wavelength
38 American Essence Magazine Award
Samuel Hoskins Whisper in the Wind 2023 - Oil on linen - 106.7 × 88.9 cm | 42 × 35 in
J. Adam McGalliard Blodeuwedd 2023 - Oil on canvas - 121.9 × 121.92 cm | 48 × 48 in
62 ARC Staff Awards
Yelena Lamm Hide and Seek 2024
Oil on canvas - 91.44 × 50.8 cm
36 × 20 in
Xi Guo Tea Time in Safranbolu 2024
Watercolor on paper - 76.2 × 50.8 cm | 30 × 20 in
Erik Tiemens Dance of the Cumulus Clouds 2023
Watercolor and gouache on paper - 17.78 × 27.94 cm
Scott Breton Dreamt Redemption (after Murakami’s Killing Commendatore) 2022 Oil on linen - 89 × 180 cm
35 × 70 ¾ in
Fergus Ryan Flypast 2023 Egg tempera on true gesso panel - 58 × 61 cm | 22 ¾ × 24 in
Casey Childs Proxy Baptisms by Latter-day Saints of African Descent, September 3, 1875 - Oil on linen - 162.6 × 134.62 cm | 64 × 53 in
74 Figurative Category – Finalists
Marco Campos Grief 2022
Oil on linen - 152.4 × 101.6 cm | 60 × 40 in
Kate Orr When Your Heart Sings 2024
Oil on linen - 60.96 × 45.72 cm | 24 × 18 in
Caden Ferita Penumbra 2024 - Oil on ACM panel -
John Darley Bearing 2023 - Egg tempera on panel
Jerry Dennis Jesus and an Angel 2023 - Oil on canvas
Eddy Greenwood Life’s a Show 2024 Oil on canvas - 120 × 100 cm | 47 × 39 ¼ in
Diane Russell Covid Blues 2021 - Oil on canvas - 60.96 × 91.44 cm | 24 × 36 in
David Kassan Protected 2022 Oil on panel - 203.2 × 127 cm | 80 × 50 in
110 Portraiture Category – Finalists
Hiroki Fukuda Butterflies 2022
Oil on canvas - 46 × 32 cm | 18 × 12 ½ in
Jennifer Sims Priscilla 2024
Oil on linen - 76.2 × 60.96 cm | 30 × 24 in
Jing An The Dim Light of Night 2023
Oil on linen - 80 × 60 cm
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Natalie Hirschman Ukiyo-e 2024
Oil on canvas
John Michael Wegner Contemplation of Heaven 2022 Oil on linen panel - 50.8 × 40.64 cm | 20 × 16 in
D. Arthur McBride Against All Odds 2023
Jeffrey Larson The Archer 2024
Mary Minifie Portrait of Lynn 2024 Oil on canvas - 96.52 × 81.28
142 Fully From Life Category – Finalists
Virgil Elliott Tempus non longus (My Time Ain’t Long) 2024 Oil on copper panel - 22.86 × 15.24 cm
9 × 6 in
Tyler Berry Calliope 2023
Oil on linen - 60.96 × 45.72 cm
24 × 18 in
Fiona Cotton Food of Love 2023 - Oil on linen - 50 × 60 cm
Ana Molero Lili 2024 Oil on canvas - 100 × 65 cm | 39 ¼ × 25 ½ in
Melissa Cooper Kitchen Window 2023 Oil on panel - 40.64 × 50.8 cm | 16 × 20 in
Linda Mann Japanese Basket and Chanel Necklace 2022
Oil on linen - 48.26 × 63.5 cm
19 × 25 in
Lucas Bononi Shannon by the Window 2024
on panel
Louis Carr Mirage 2023
182 Landscape Category – Finalists
Robert Steiner Bridalveil 2024
Acrylic on aluminum - 40.64 × 55.88 cm | 16 × 22 in
Federico Bengoa Canfield Evening at Cordon 2022 Oil on panel - 91 × 91 cm | 35 ¾ × 35 ¾ in
Chung-Wei Chien You Are Not Alone 2022
Watercolor on paper
Gavin Glakas Nights on P Street 2022
Oil on panel - 40.64 × 60.96 cm | 16 × 24 in
John Cogan Claire de Lune 2022
Acrylic on canvas - 40.64 × 50.8 cm | 16 × 20 in
Randall Bennett Dappled Light, a Conversation with a Forest 4 2024 Oils on canvas - 86.36 × 96.52 cm | 34 × 38 in
Thomas Wells Schaller Afternoon in Rome 2023
Watercolor on paper - 71.12 × 50.8 cm | 28 × 20 in
Ni Zhu Dragon and Smoke 2023
Oil on linen panel - 50.8 × 76.2 cm | 20 × 30 in
John Cogan By the Light of the Moon 2023
Acrylic on canvas - 60.96 × 76.2 cm | 24 × 30 in
Kenneth Salaz Grinnell Lake 2024 Oil on canvas - 71.12 × 101.6 cm | 28 × 40 in
Hsin-Yao Tseng Avenue to the Bay 2022 Oil on panel - 91.44 × 91.44 cm | 36 × 36 in
196 Plein Air Painting Category – Finalists
Christine Lashley Rockport Motif 2023 - Oil on linen panel - 30.48 × 60.96 cm | 12 × 24 in
Dominic Avant Backyard Honeybells Series #4 2024
Oil on linen - 50.8 × 40.64 cm | 20 × 16 in
Megan Euell Biggie 2022 Oil on birch panel - 60.96 × 50.8 cm | 24 × 20 in
197 Plein Air Painting Category – Finalists
Christine Lashley Sun Sparkles, Jackson 2024 Oil on linen panel - 45.72 × 60.96 cm | 18 × 24 in
Peter Adams Evening Shorebreak, Oceanside, CA 2024
Pastel on archival paper - 30.48 × 40.64 cm | 12 × 16 in
Aaron Schuerr Afternoon Glare 2021
Pastel on paper - 25.4 × 45.72 cm | 10 × 18 in
Rick J. Delanty Linda Lane View, San Clemente—plein air 2023
Acrylic on panel - 40.64 × 50.8 cm | 16 × 20 in
Peter Adams Summer Swimming Hole Along the Ventura River; Ojai, California 2023
Oil on panel - 60.96 × 76.2 cm | 24 × 30 in
228 Sculpture Category – Finalists
Louise Weir Portrait of Sima 2023 Ceramic with oils - 45.72 × 35.56 × 25.4 cm | 18 × 14 × 10 in
Alicia Ponzio The Builder 2023 Bronze on wooden base
45.72
236 Animal Category – Second Place Winner
“While out on safari in Amboseli National Park, right before the sun set for the day, we saw this small herd of elephants munching away on the green grasses. The only baby among the adults was snuggling up to his mom. It was such a sweet moment that I wanted to capture it in one of my drawings to always remember.”
Kathryn Hansen Rest Your Head Close to My Heart, Never to Part, Baby of Mine 2024
Graphite on Pastelmat - 40.64 × 25.4 cm | 16 × 10 in
“My goldens are my painting subjects. In this painting one of my pups swims through our lily pads.”
James Swanson Lily Pad Retriever
260 Teens Category – Finalists
Olaleye Baker Night Windows 2024
Pastel on sand paper - 68.58 × 101.6 cm | 27 × 40 in
Taught by: Chin-Cheng Hung - Studied at: C&H Art studio Age: 18 years
Enfei Zhang Before You Go 2024
Studied at: German European School Singapore Age: 17 years
Danhui Wang Infusing Heritage 2023
Pastel on sandpaper - 99.06 × 66.04 cm | 39 × 26 in
Taught by: Chin-Cheng Hung - Studied at: C&H Art studio Age: 15 years
Dominic Keim In His Element 2024 - Oil on panel - 30.48 × 40.64 cm
Homeschooled Age: 18 years
Maximilian Svensson My Brother and Me 2023
Watercolor on paper - 105 × 75 cm | 41 ¼ × 29 ½ in
Studied at: The Florence Academy of Art Age: 18 years
Matilde Lilli Brightness 2023 - Charcoal and graphite on paper - 31 × 46 cm | 12 × 18 in
Taught by: Alessandra Pagliuca - Studied at: Liceo Chini Michelangelo Age: 14 years
Nil Masip Boget Lia 2024
Oil on linen - 60 × 60 cm | 23 ½ × 23 ½ in
Taught by: Alba Rivadulla Duró - Studied at: Acadèmia la Gràcia
Age: 18 years
Anika Saran Masquerade Ball 2023 Oil on canvas - 60.96 × 60.96 cm | 24 × 24 in
Taught by: Kevin Murphy - Studied at: The Art Academy Age: 13 years
