Artist as Judge, Paintings in Progress

"Mademoiselle" work in progress, oil, 30"h x 24"w, ©Jill Banks 2013

This afternoon, fellow artist Lori Goll and I were the award judges for Paint Herndon -- choosing the winners in the Youth, Teen and Adult divisions among pieces created in the last 24 hours. It was a tough job that we both took very seriously. All who participated should be applauded. Creating a piece in that short timeframe -- with many of the artists working last night and then furiously today to finish and hand in their work by 3:30pm -- is quite a task.

Neither Lori nor I were prepared to present why we chose the pieces we did for awards.  But Lori did offer that we would give a critique or talk to any of the artists about their work after the awards presentation. I'm so glad she did. I've always wondered what a judge is thinking, what they were looking for, how my piece might have fared better, etc.

"Montmartre Shadows" work in progress, oil, 20"h x 16"w

Despite the lack of posts -- I have been painting.  "Mademoiselle" (formerly "French Miss") was yesterday's project. Pre-judging, "Montmartre Shadows" was started today. The colors in both photos are way off (yikes!) -- but I decided to post them anyway.

"At the Barre" will be heading to a happy new home shortly -- purchased yesterday.

And, take a look at my web site's home page for a good look at "The Wedding Party" -- the painting started "live" at the wedding reception at a vineyard this Summer. It's approved and will be delivered to its new owners -- the newlyweds soon.

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Events
Lots -- see the events page on my website.  Thanks!

"At the Barre" under New Ownership

Through September 29: "Menagerie" - 5-Artist Exhibit of Animal Art

ArtSpace Herndon

750 Center Street

Herndon, VA

703.956.6590

13 original oils on view.

September 4 to October 5: Artomatic@Frederick

117 Church Street

Frederick, MD

13 original works on view on the 3rd floor, end of the hallway in this extreme pop-up gallery.

September 4 to October 5. Open Wednesdays through Sundays.

Coffee Break Solo Show at 

Greenberry's Coffee & Tea

6839 Redmond Drive, McLean, VA 22101
(703) 821-9501
Exhibit of six paintings including "Two Kittens," "Traffic Patterns," "Primary Colors," "Coffee or Tea?," "Cup of Tea," and "Not Picasso." Through September 15.