Colors

Our seventh Art competition “Colors” started in August 2024 and concluded on September 19, 2024. Art Room Gallery received entries from many countries around the world: Australia, USA, Romania, Canada, Ireland, Philippines, Taiwan, Germany, Iceland, Portugal, Italy and Austria. The Colors theme in this competition included a diversity in types, styles and mediums (oil on canvas, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, digital painting, photography). The following evaluation criteria has been used for judging the artwork: creativity, interpretation of the theme, originality and quality of art, overall design, demonstration of artistic ability, and usage of medium. Jury decided to select 60 artworks for inclusion in the exhibition. Aside from First, Second, and Third place Jury also presented Merit awards and Honorable Mention awards.

Thank you, and enjoy the exhibition!

Statement:

I was born in Austin, Texas and now reside in Houston, Texas, BFA - University of Texas, Austin MFA - University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign I have been in over 400 International, National, Regional and State competitive Exhibitions with numerous purchases and awards. The titles of most of my works begin with the word "Sediment". Sediment refers to thedetrius, residue, alluvium or fragments of things left behind. It can be geologic, biologic, botanical or simply of the mind. As a result,I often use materials that have been left over or left behind by myself or others while making sure that my works are as archival as possible.

Statement:

Cher Pruys, ASAA SCA, IGOR, AAPL, CSAA, AMS, LMS, OSA, MAA, CFA, NOAPS, PSOA, AWA., AAOA. "To take my inner visions with my hands and create a work of art for you the viewer .... That is the ultimate in self expression." Cher Pruys was born in Regina. Over the years she lived in many places including Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Fort Frances, settling into her present home in Devlin, on the banks of the Rainy River with her husband Mark, 4 dogs and 2 cats. By age three, Cher was seldom found without a drawing tool in hand. She worked in pencil, charcoal and ink over the years, until, she picked up a paintbrush at the age of 35. Beginning with oil paints, she found her chosen mediums in acrylic, water color and gouache. Although self taught, her dedication and talent has seen her work juried into 575 International exhibits. She has won 916 awards for her work in the International Juried Exhibits. Her work has graced the covers of 3 books, 38 magazines, including The Best Of Acrylic Fall 2021, cover of the May 2022 Arabella Magazine, #20 Hyperrealism Magazine with “Girls Girls Girls”, & #21 with “The Young Cowboy”, Artists & Illustrators March 2024 & the latest Artistonish July edition. She has been featured in over 400 International publications. Cher's works have found a permanent home in private and public collections worldwide.

Statement:

I am a painter, instructor of painting, drawing, art therapy, but also the owner of the Maya Art Gallery in Toruń. My adventure with painting began in childhood, when I discovered my love for creating drawings and paintings. Since then, I have been constantly expanding my knowledge and skills to achieve the highest level of professionalism. My knowledge and experience are unique because for over a dozen years I have been learning about the broadly understood art market from three perspectives: as an artist, as the owner of the Maya art gallery and as an instructor at Atelier Maya. Nothing attracts attention like a colorful image. It builds mood and space in the image. It allows you to direct the viewer's attention, attract to selected elements. It also allows you to distract attention :)