“Dawn’s Grace” Takes First Place in PleinAir Salon Art Competition

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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”

PleinAir Salon - First Place Overall: “Dawn’s Grace” (oil, 16 x 20 in.) by Chris Bell
First Place Overall: “Dawn’s Grace” (oil, 16 x 20 in.) by Chris Bell

“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”

PleinAir Salon - Second Place Overall: “Harmony in Brown” (oil, 26 x 28 in.) by Jonathan Gladding
Second Place Overall: “Harmony in Brown” (oil, 26 x 28 in.) by Jonathan Gladding

“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”

PleinAir Salon - Third Place Overall: “Nest” (oil, 28 x 28 in.) by Xiaowei Liu (China)
Third Place Overall: “Nest” (oil, 28 x 28 in.) by Xiaowei Liu (China)

“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.”

Plein Air Category Winners:

Best Plein Air Landscape: “Beach Day at Lovers Pt” (oil, 11 x 14 in.) by Brian Blood
Best Plein Air Landscape: “Beach Day at Lovers Pt” (oil, 11 x 14 in.) by Brian Blood
Best Plein Air Acrylic & Gouache: “More Mesa Beach” (acrylic, 9 x 12 in.) by Rick J. Delanty
Best Plein Air Acrylic & Gouache: “More Mesa Beach” (acrylic, 9 x 12 in.) by Rick J. Delanty
Best Plein Air Oil: “Crumbling Coast” (oil, 12 x 16 in.) by Mike Bagdonas
Best Plein Air Oil: “Crumbling Coast” (oil, 12 x 16 in.) by Mike Bagdonas
Best Plein Air Pastel: “Desert Splendor” (pastel, 12 x 16 in.) by Linda Mutti
Best Plein Air Pastel: “Desert Splendor” (pastel, 12 x 16 in.) by Linda Mutti
Best Plein Air Watercolor: “An Evening in the Countryside” (watercolor, 11 x 17 in.) by Maria Lozinsky (Russia)
Best Plein Air Watercolor: “An Evening in the Countryside” (watercolor, 11 x 17 in.) by Maria Lozinsky (Russia)

Enter the PleinAir Salon Today

All winners in the PleinAir® Salon will be entered into the judging for the annual cash prizes, including the Grand Prize of $15,000 and their painting on the cover of PleinAir® Magazine. Could you be the next winner?

The next round of the PleinAir Salon has begun so hurry, as this competition ends on the last day of the month. See the rest of this month’s winners and enter your best art in the PleinAir Salon here.


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