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   “Reverie” Oil, 20×30, Collection of the Artist, Winner of The Second Place Award in the 2016 NOAPS Best of America Exhibit Stirring. When looking at Tina Garrett’s painting “Reverie”, that was the foremost word that came to mind.  The … Continue reading →

“Sheep” Oil, 16×24 Collection of the Artist, Winner of an Award of Excellence from the 2016 NOAPS Best of America Exhibit In a rare moment, the artist of “Sheep”, Rusty Frentner, was able to capture a glimpse of the elusive … Continue reading →

One can not help but be drawn in by Larry Rudolech’s painting, “Not Just a Bridge”, winner of Best Use of  Light and Color Award sponsored by Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff in the 2016 NOAPS Best of America Exhibit. This … Continue reading →

As one looks at the still life painting by Hebe Brooks, “As Sweet as Honey”, which won the Best Still Life Award sponsored by the Martin F. Weber Company in the 2016 NOAPS Best of America Exhibit, there is not … Continue reading →

As the shafts of sunlight filter through the trees, the viewer can almost feel the cool, crisp air.   It may be easy to linger on the colorful snow and the twisting of the brook, but as we follow the trickle … Continue reading →

In Barney Levitt’s painting “The Bird Keeper”, which won the “Realism Excellence Award” sponsored by Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, we are at once stunned by the level of detail that is evident in the piece.  But far beyond that, we … Continue reading →

Joseph Sundwall, whose painting “Eyes Right! I said Right!” was the winner of the “Most Original Award” sponsored by Southwest Art Magazine at the NOAPS 2016 Best of America Exhibit, is but one example of a talented painter whose work … Continue reading →

As the winner of the “Best Composition” award at the NOAPS 2016 Best of America Exhibit, I interviewed Suzie with some questions about her art and her process…her answers struck me with a sense of intense energy and passion for … Continue reading →

The stunning portrait “The Showman” by Brent Flory, winner of the 2016 Fall Online International “Best of Show” is an arresting image.  This beautifully painted portrait, with the intense blue eyes, well-balanced composition and vivid colors is not just about … Continue reading →

It is easy to see why Scott Royston’s painting; “He Got Game” won Best of Show at the NOAPS Best of America Exhibition 2016 at the Addison Gallery in Massachusetts.  The painting is stunningly vibrant, perfectly executed, and hits every … Continue reading →