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		Best of Show Award Sponsor: FASO Judge: Brian Blood 'Urban Passage' by Jennifer McChristian 12 x 9 Oil Judge's Comments: I very much liked the simplistic, bold brushwork. Very interesting use of light and shadow and a strong composition. The subleties in this painting were wonderful.
		2nd Place Award Sponsor: FASO Judge: Brian Blood San Lorenzo Sunlight by Margi Lucena 14 x 11 Pastel Judge's Comments: I thought all three of Margi's entries were very strong works. Loose and vivid pastel colors popped from the paper to create interesting scenes. Up close they are very loose but when you back up they really come together beautifully.
		Finalist Award Sponsor: Raymar Art Judge: Joe Anna Arnett Canal by Harrison Liou 12 x - Oil Judge's Comments: Even if this painting were not an exquisitely rendered model reading a book, I would still enjoy it. The abstract spaces are wonderfully handled. There is just enough content in these spaces to tantalize the viewer without holding the attention too long. The eye is continually gently returned to the model and we are invited to follow her gaze to the book. The brushwork is delicious. The restrained palette is a delight. This painting is poetry indeed.
		3rd Place Award Sponsor: FASO Judge: Brian Blood Persimmons by Mark Farina 14 x 11 Oil Judge's Comments: I liked this painting for it's rythmic design, beautiful color sense and overall imact. A case where sometimes an intimate, otherwise unnoticed subject can become a great painting.
		Finalist - Outstanding Watercolor Award Sponsor: InformedCollector Judge: FAV Jury Jake by Lynn Powers 20" x 14" Watercolor
		Finalist - Outstanding Watercolor Award Sponsor: InformedCollector Judge: FAV Jury 'Baroque Fountain' the Alhambra by Dorothy Boyer 14 1/2 '' x 21 1/2'' Watercolor
		Finalist - Outstanding Acrylic Award Sponsor: InformedCollector Judge: FAV Jury Buxom Buick by John Wyckoff 24" x 48" Acrylic
		Finalist - Outstanding Acrylic Award Sponsor: InformedCollector Judge: FAV Jury The Bug Watcher by Tim Hagerty 30" x 24" Acrylic
		Finalist - Outstanding Pastel Award Sponsor: InformedCollector Judge: FAV Jury Anna's Road by Margi Lucena 12 x 16 Pastel
		Finalist - Outstanding Pastel Award Sponsor: InformedCollector Judge: FAV Jury Reach by Linda Smith 12 x 24 Pastel
		Finalist - Outstanding Abstract Award Sponsor: InformedCollector Judge: FAV Jury Floating Winds by Carol McIntyre 28 x 21 Oil
		Finalist Award Sponsor: InformedCollector Judge: Brian Blood Gondolier - study #233 by Chuck Larivey 10 x 8 Oil Judge's Comments: I had a hard time getting these guys out of my head. I really liked the looseness of Chuck's brushwork. I also feel like I'm listening in on their conversation during their break from the tourists.
		Finalist Award Sponsor: InformedCollector Judge: Brian Blood Black Jacket by Dan Beck 16" x 12" Oil Judge's Comments: Again very well done, simple and loose, has a Fechin-esque flavor about it.
		Finalist Award Sponsor: InformedCollector Judge: Brian Blood The Mighty Mouse by Sarah Kidner 12" x 10" Oil Judge's Comments: Great job Sarah!!!! Great subject interpreted with powerful, loose brushwork, warm colors with a limited pallette.
		Finalist Award Sponsor: InformedCollecotr Judge: Brian Blood Lipsticks & Nail Polishes #14 by jeannie paty 20 x 20 Oil Judge's Comments: I felt Jeannie captured a bit of Wayne Theibaud in this one. I'm a sucker for well drafted works with juicy paint!!!
		Finalist Award Sponsor: InformedCollector Judge: Brian Blood alma Mater by Scott W. Prior 24 x 30 Oil Judge's Comments: Scott's paintng Alma Mater captures the mood and atmosphere of San Francisco. I lived in SF for 16 years. This scene is very familiar to me.
		Finalist Award Sponsor: InformedCollector Judge: Brian Blood Red boat, White boat by John Bowdren 48 x 24 Oil Judge's Comments: I was very impressed by the design and draftsmanship of the painting. Very striking.
		Finalist Award Sponsor: InformedCollector Judge: Brian Blood Untitled by Aldo Balding 36 x 48 Oil Judge's Comments: This painting has a lot going for it. The design, looseness and narrative caught my eye, but what really blew me away was all the wonderful figures placed in the crowd, they were great.
		Finalist Award Sponsor: Art Ready Frames Judge: Brian Blood Summer Day by Tibor Nagy 16 x 12 Oil Judge's Comments: I found the mood and palette exciting in this work. Beautiful greens, loosely applied. A bold, take no prisoners, approach. Well done.

  

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