Brea Gallery, Brea, CA
July 31–September 15, 2024
Juror—Julie Perlin Lee, Executive Director, Laguna Art Museum
Juror’s Statement:
It has been my distinct pleasure to serve as juror for the 32nd annual Colored Pencil Society of America International Exhibition. I must confess, the process involved some truly difficult decisions, for which I seek understanding and forgiveness from all participants. I undertook this role with a personal motivation: as Executive Director of the Laguna Art Museum, which is dedicated to advancing California art and artists, I am committed to connecting with and understanding diverse artistic communities. I do not have the opportunity to see artworks in this medium often enough! While we have yet to meet in person, have a conversation, or even read your artist statements, my expectations were more than met through deep and direct observation of each artwork. Somehow, after spending so much time with each drawing, and if given the opportunity, I feel I could match the artworks to each artist!
This experience has deepened my appreciation for the mastery achievable through this medium in the hands of talented artists. I sought works that demonstrated ingenuity, pushed the boundaries of the medium, and transcended cultural divides, evoking profound emotional and intellectual responses. The artworks that stood out challenged my perceptions and left a lasting impression, showcasing confidence, attitude and surprising narratives sometimes joyous, sometimes somber and sometimes wonderfully wild.
Congratulations to all participants for their outstanding contributions. Thank you for enriching this experience—it has been an honor to know your remarkable talents.
Julie Perlin Lee
July 18, 2024
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Best of Show & CIPPY/EXPY Award $5000
Suzanne Thomas (MI)
What? No Chocolate?
CPSA District Chapters
Award for Exceptional Achievement $3000
Galal Ramadan, CPSA, CPX (FL)
Retrospection V
CPSA Patrons Award for Exceptional Merit $2200
Deborah Maklowski, CPSA, CPX (MD)
Behemoth
BLICK Art Materials Award for Distinction $1000
Peggy Magovern (CA)
It Started with a Little Rose
Creative Art Materials / Caran d’Ache
Award for Distinction $1000
Karen Knight, CPSA, CPX (TX)
The Blue Towel
Derwent Award for Distinction $1000
Ric Forney (OH)
Flowers Never Bend with the Rainfall
Holbein Yoshio Kawami Award for Distinction $1000
Renee Reid (TX)
Me and My Peeps
Legion Paper Award for Distinction $1000
Denise Howard, CPSA, CPX (CA)
All That I Once Was Is Lost
Lyra/Strathmore Award for Distinction $1000
Ria Axeli, CPSA (Greece)
Friends
Winsor & Newton Award for Distinction $1000
Scott Krohn, CPSA (MN)
Looking Forward
Ann Kullberg’s COLOR Magazine Award for Distinction $1000
Kimberly Raboin (MI)
Obscured Vision
DC 109-Metro Washington DC Award for Excellence $500
John Smolko (OH)
Before the Storm
DC 207-Seattle WA Award for Excellence $500
Barbara Dahlstedt, CPSA, CPX (CA)
The Fall Guy
DC 214-Los Angeles CA Award for Excellence $500
Richard Boyd (CA)
Absaroka Ranch Manager
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Awards of same value are equal in rank.