Diane Waterhouse of Waterhouse Gallery has revealed her selections for the winners in the December 2024 PleinAir Salon art competition. Scroll down to see the winning paintings and read Diane’s comments on her top picks.
PleinAir Salon Art Competition Winners Preview:
1st Place Overall: “Dawn’s Grace”

“I liked the composition,” Diane said, “the light, shadow, and warmth the painting radiates with the late afternoon sun, and I liked all the details in the foreground.”
2nd Place Overall: “Harmony in Brown”

“The subject was very complex with the configuration of seven figures on one canvas. Each was beautifully painted. I loved the light, the silhouette, the intimacy, the subtle brushwork. I felt like I was standing in that room, observing all the children who were listening intently to someone or something. The painting is compelling.”
3rd Place Overall: “Nest”

“This charming still life shows great skill in representational painting. It is well drawn, well-defined, highly-detailed, and gracefully executed in its lovely presentation.”
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