42ND OPEN DIVISION

“When I first saw this painting, I said to myself, ‘how in the world did this artist do this with pastel!?’ Beyond the mastery of the medium, there’s so much to enjoy about this piece.

Compositionally, the placement of each figure feels just right. The three faces clearly draw the eye to this focal area. There’s beautiful rim lighting on each of the figures, yet it’s soft and doesn’t detract from the three central figures. This is another piece where the rendering and skill of the artist is unquestioned.”

~ Jacob Aguiar

“In this painting, the artist demonstrates an exceptional ability to organize and compose a scene. There is a clear fore, middle and background. It’s organized yet feels organic. And the subtle, yet clear diagonals, ensure the viewer takes in the entire scene. The pops of blues, violets, reds and oranges feel an essential part of the chosen palette. I would be happy to come back and visit this piece again.”

~ Jacob Aguiar

Sponsored by the Maggie Price Memorial Fund Gaze

By Jia Wei China Pastel Network 39

Sponsored by David Patterson in Honor of Paula Ford

By Nancy Chen

By Jianjie James Zhou

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By Patricia Prescott Sueme