Renaissance in Pastel
Open to all artists nationally and internationally working in pastel. This year we hosted the16th Annual National Exhibition (2009)
in Waterbury, CT, from Oct 2 - 25.
2009 Renaissance in Pastel Award Winners
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Renaissance Best in Show
#40 Rainie Crawford: "Arrangement with a Green Vase"
CPS Founders Award
#69 Carol Begley: "Alley to Papa J's - Carnegie, PA"
Dianne B. Bernhard Art Spirit Award
#117 Diana DeSantis: "Claudia"
CPS President's Award
#79 Phyllis Orem: "Hunt and Peck"
Jack Richeson Award
#11 Anne McGrory: "Peonies and Cherries"
Terry Ludwig Pastels Award
#83 Cameron Hampton: "Fast Food"
CPS Honor Award
#38 Peter Seltzer: "The Pink Lady Levitates"
Hunter Editions Award of Excellence
#66 Jeanne Sturim: "Favorite Objects"
Flora B. Giffuni Memorial Award
#60 Anne Gable Allaire: "Crystal Rain"
Jerry's Artarama Award
#39 Barbara S. Groff: "Irma's Nest"
Great American Pastels Award
#34 Mally DeSomma: "Aquamarine and Opal Reflections"
Winsor & Newton Artist Pastel Box Award
#32 Stephanie Vignone: "Montague Conservation Area"
Canson Inc. Award
#1 Judith B. Totman: "Stampede-P"
CPS Board of Directors Award
#13 Tricia Kaman: "Green Bandana"
Allied Artists of America Award
#10 Claudia Seymour: "A Branch of Bittersweet"
Pastel Painters of Maine Award
#15 Inak Gieysztor: "Placida's Pier"
Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod Award
#47 Bob Richey: "Alleyway"
Salmagundi Club Award
#44 Lucy Petrie: "White on White II"
Salter Award for Innovation
#97 Jeanette Dick: "Promise Lost"
Verilux Natural Spectrum Floor Lamp Award
#104 Jeanne Ciravolo: "Jodi"
Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club Award
#111 Nancy MacDonald: "Open Mic"
HK Holbein Inc Award 45 Piece Pastel Set & Book
#84 Stephen Linde: "Snowbound"
Pastel Etc. Girault Award
#85 Johann Heffner: "Twin Pines"
Franklin Alexander Memorial Award for Figures
#96 Katherine Henderson: "Tide Pools"
Joseph F. DeSomma Award
#94 Alain Picard: "Fiery Grove"
Levy DeMedici Award
#110 Bill James: "Stitches"
Maryland Pastel Society Award
#106 Julie Friedman: "Broken Promises"
Pastel Society of New Hampshire Award
#107 Kathryn Fehlig: "A Glimmer of Warmth"
Pastel Society of West Coast Award
#115 Loretta Feeback: "More Tea and Sugar?"
Pastel Society of America Award
#63 Kathleen McDonnell: "Autumn Journey #4"
Philip Danylik Memorial Award
#42 Jane Wright Wolf: "Vignette: Rocky Point"
UART Sanded Pastel Paper Award
#56 Gigi Horr Liverant: "Asylum Street Exit"
2009 Jack Richeson Purchase Prize
#114 Dianna DeSantis: "Claudia"
Remarks by the 2009 Jurors:
I begin by borrowing the judging criteria of Leonardo Da Vinci - 1. Unity of design; 2. Unity of light; 3. Unity of movement. Additionally, I emphasize the quality of light, harmonies of focus, color, value, and touch. With pastel as an indication of expression, the manipulation of material and most important, psychological effect, I look for quality and originality of the idea of the painting. This show offers an exciting array of artistic variety.
I was impressed by the high level of skill and artistry in the pastel painting of the members of the Connecticut Pastel Society. The wonderful color, the various textures, and subtlety of form represtented in the broad spectrum of subject matter is testimony to the power and versatility of the medium. Congratulations to all!
To see last year's winners, just click here