The Society of Bluffton Artists Annual Judged Show held its awards presentation and reception last week with a grand crowd of artists and admirers. This year’s judge, acclaimed artist Linda Sheppard of Beaufort, gave a wonderful explanation of why each of her choices were made. The awards presented were as follows:
BEST OF SHOW – HYDRANGEA COTTAGE – OIL – BONNIE MASON
1ST PLACE – LION PORTRAIT #3 – WATERCOLOR – MARK McCOY
2ND PLACE – FIRST LIGHT – PASTEL – KATHY TORTORELLA
3RD PLACE – REMAINS OF THE DAY – WATERCOLOR – MARILYN DIZIKES
HONORABLE MENTIONS
PEAR D’LICIOUS –CYNDEE WOOD – OIL
THE PARTY – BARBARA SNOW – POTTERY,METAL,WOOD,PRINTMAKING
SURFERS – STEVE MOSCOWITZ – ACRYLIC
FLOWER GARDEN – DEE JOHNSON – WATERCOLOR
TIGER LILIES – DJ MURRAY – DRAWING
CIVILIZED – JO DYE – COLLAGE
The show, featuring paintings and some 3 dimensional work will be on display through January 6. Please visit the SOBA Gallery, located at the corner of Church and Calhoun Streets in Old Town Bluffton. Call 757-6586 or visit www.sobagallery.com for more information.
