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Sublime Works from the July Salon

Elizabeth Harris, Owner/Director of InSight Gallery, has revealed her for the winners in the Plein Air Salon monthly art competition.

Congratulations to the winners of the July 2021 Plein Air Salon!

First place will receive a cash prize, plus all winners will be entered into the judging for the annual cash prizes, including the $15,000 grand prize for the best painting of the year, and they’ll see their painting on the cover of Plein Air Magazine. Could you be the next winner?

Plein Air Salon, July 2021 Winners:

1st Place Overall: “Little Island in the Afternoon” by Deborah Tilby

Plein Air Salon - "Little Island in the Afternoon" (oil, 20 x 20 in.) by Deborah Tilby — “Little Island in the Afternoon” (oil, 20 x 20 in.) by Deborah Tilby

2nd Place Overall: “Dinner By The River” by James Vissari

Plein Air Salon - "Dinner By The River" (oil, 16 x 20 in.) by James Vissari — “Dinner By The River” (oil, 16 x 20 in.) by James Vissari

3rd Place Overall: “Afternoon Light – Rome” by Thomas Schaller

Plein Air Salon - "Afternoon Light - Rome" (watercolor, 22 x 15 in.) by Thomas Schaller — “Afternoon Light – Rome” (watercolor, 22 x 15 in.) by Thomas Schaller

Best Plein Air: “The World Beneath Us” by Tanay Kumar

Art Competitions - "The World Beneath Us" (watercolor, 22 x 16 in.) by Tanay Kumar — “The World Beneath Us” (watercolor, 22 x 16 in.) by Tanay Kumar

Best Landscape Painting: “All Fall Down” by Matt Ryder

Art competitions - "All Fall Down" (oil, 23.6 x 35.4) by Matt Ryder — “All Fall Down” (oil, 23.6 x 35.4) by Matt Ryder

Best Outdoor Still Life: “Table 19” by Kathie Odom

Art competitions - "Table 19" (oil, 18 x 28 in.) by Kathie Odom — “Table 19” (oil, 18 x 28 in.) by Kathie Odom

View the rest of the Plein Air Salon winners soon at pleinairsalon.com/winners.
Note: Judges are not provided with contestant names.

The next round of the Plein Air Salon has begun so hurry, as this competition ends soon. Enter your best art in the Plein Air Salon here.

New This Year! We’re now offering a People’s Choice Award in each monthly cycle, with a prize of $100! (When you enter your painting, you’ll be able to “promote your artwork” with a special link.)

About the Plein Air Salon:

In the spirit of the French Salon created by the Academie des Beaux-Arts in Paris, this annual competition, with monthly cycles leading to annual Salon Grand Prize winners, is designed to stimulate artistic growth through competition. The competition rewards artists with $30,000 in cash prizes and exposure of their work, with the winning painting featured on the cover of Plein Air magazine.

It is our belief that cash prizes provide further inspiration and an avenue for artists to thrive and create new work by helping alleviate financial pressure.

Winners in each monthly competition may receive recognition and exposure through Plein Air magazine’s print magazine, e-newsletter, and social media. Winners of each monthly competition will also be entered into the annual competition.