KEEPIN’ IT REAL
AND THE WINNERS ARE…
A HUGE thank you to the artists, clients, family and friends who
attended the opening reception today. Here are the winners for those who
were not present at the awards. The show runs through December 21st, so
come by the gallery to see ALL the incredible work…or to see it
again.
We’d also like to thank our 3 jurors for the Keepin’ It Real Juried
Show. Their time, consideration and expertise has been much appreciated.
Chris Blackhurst maintains a working studio in Dallas
and is the Art Gallery Director for Texas A&M Commerce. She has a
BFA in Ceramics and a minor in Art History from Texas A&M Commerce
and a Masters of Art in Art from the University of Dallas. Susan Brook
is an Interior Designer who believes in creating elevated living spaces
that support happiness, create inspiration and provide comfort. Through
interior design she has had the privilege of working as a set decorator
for film and television, working on projects for Walt Disney®, historic
preservation and much more in addition to commercial and residential
interiors. Francene Carwell is an art collector. Her
love and appreciate of art was instilled by her parents. Her father was
an artist and she was exposed to many forms of art during their travels.
She has a deep appreciation for the talents of artists and has
continued to travel and build her collection of pieces from around the
world.
A Quick Meeting At the Water Cooler by Lauren Chan
16×12 | Pastel on Specialty Paper
FROM THE ARTIST: The first hummingbird I recall seeing was a few years ago when I first moved to California. I quickly formed an obsession watching their agile movements. My very patient father-in-law photographed a series of these beautiful birds, and I had the joy of rendering them on paper. With the fast shutter speed of modern cameras, for the first time I could see all of the small details of their iridescent feathers while in mid-flight. In an attempt to replicate their beauty in this nearly life-size portrait, I fell even deeper in love with these miniature flying jewels.
Second Place
Moonlit by Suzanne Moseley
22×28 | Oil on Canvas
FROM THE ARTIST: As an artist, using contrasts such as light in darkness and texture against smoothness, gives life to the painting and helps with projecting an overall atmosphere to the piece. With Moonlit Serenity, I wanted to use the drama of chiaroscuro (Italian name for an artistic style that uses contrasting light against dark for dramatic effect) to share a sense of calm and quiet in spite of the sharp contrasts.
First Place
Never A Dull Moment by Katherine Martinez
36×48 | Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
FROM THE ARTIST: The studio is always full of distractions. From family members to pets to paintings to plants to models, there is always something new to capture my interest. It is a constant struggle to remain focused on the task at hand, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Dutch Art Gallery
10233 E. Northwest Hwy #420
Dallas, TX 75238
