2016 North American Open Exhibition

North Shore Art Association
11 Pirates Lane
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-1857
nsarts.org

September 25-October 29, 2016

Congratulations to the Award Winners

JUROR OF SELECTION & AWARDS: Mary Whyte

• 1st Prize - A Cuddle of Sand Dollars by Evelyn Dunphy
  "A stunning painting, bold in its concept, composition and execution."
• 2nd Prize - Cobweb Patrol by Gerarde Doucette
  "An engaging work, with a well composed use of the figure, texture and depth."
• 3rd Prize - Pack Ice, Antarctica by Lisa Goren
  "A wonderfully abstracted and inventive work. Atmospheric and appealing to the senses."
• Marilyn Sabin Memorial Award - The Tobin by Gary Tucker
  "Watercolor at its best. Great command of the medium, and understanding of values and atmosphere."
• Alden and Mary Bryant/Vermont Community Award - Glendalough, Ireland by Robert Y. C. Hsiung
  "A gorgeous sweep of landscape. Innovative and expressive brushwork."
• Mary Jo Rines Memorial Award - Shadows by Paul George
  "Light-filled and luminous. Executed with confidence and skill."
• Loring Coleman Award - Mission Hill Rooftops by Peter Bass
  "A surprising and innovative urban landscape. Ernest and straightforward."
• Stanhope Framers Award - He Who Channels the Past (Street Series) by Richard Hanson
  "Superb composition and use of shape. A lovely integration of shape and texture."
• Image Resolutions Award - Hollyhock Light by Robert O'Brien
  "Delicate, light-struck and luminous. The artist has captured the true essence of the flower."
• Cheap Joe's Art Stuff Award - Technology by Suzanne Brailey
  "Original and contemporary. An inviting portrayal of childhood without being sentimental. Fresh and painterly."
• Art Supplies Wholesale of Beverly Award - Portrait of the Artist by William Perry
  "A powerful work, particularly in the shadows. Compelling."
• Dick Blick Art Materials Award - Above the Tide Line by Charles Shurcliff
  "Exuberant brushwork that is both descriptive and innovative."
• Utrecht Art Supplies Award - Grand Flora by Arlene Mollow
  "A beautiful invention of shapes, that is both inviting and fanciful."
• Canson, Inc. Award - Cattails by Joey Grant
  "Innovative use of abstracted shapes. Strong sense of texture, light and depth."
• M. Graham and Company Award - A Moment in Rockland by Stephen Holland
  "Well executed and nicely composed. A nice use of transparent and opaque brushwork."
• Winsor & Newton Award - Berries Growing Next Door by Nancy Levin
  "Lush brushwork and saturated color. A lovely repetition of shapes."
• Jack Richeson and Co. Award - The Last Goodbye by Gigi Burboeck
  "Rich, bold and appealing in movement and color."
• H. K. Holbein and Co. Award - Morning in Paris by June Webster
  "Elegant in its simplicity. Harmonious grouping of shapes."
• Golden Artist Colors Award - Entrapment by Nan Rumpf
  "A Gem of an abstract. A beautiful balance of line and shape."
• Creative Catalyst Productions Award - Seeing Red by Lance Hunter
  "Bold, innovative and surprising. The abstract shapes work together beautifully."
• Strathmore Artist Papers Award - White Bottles, Paintbrushes and Oranges by Winifred Brienes
  "A marvelous use of white and negative space. Light-filled and beautifully composed."