Each month we have a challenge painting of the month. This is strictly an optional exercise for those who would like to set themselves a challenge. The following topics have been chosen for our upcoming meetings. Just paint a painting that fits the topic and bring it to that month's meeting for a little show and tell. It's also a great opportunity to get some gentle coaching from the professional artists in the group. Stretch your artistic skills on the following challenges:

September:  Water
October:  Abstract/non-objective
November:  Still Life
December:  Children
January:  Red
February:  Animals
March:  Sky
April:  Rain
May:  Flowers



“Silo Gathering”  by Jeri Salter


First Place                       
“October Shadows” by Kathy McCarter


Second Place
“Grayer than Blue” by Richard Banh


Third Place                      
“Wet Crossing” by Verna McConnell
          
Merit Award for Portrait     
“Mason an Innocent Wonder” by Mary Beth Martin


Merit Award for Landscape 
“Salzburg Stroll” by Bob Douglas


Merit Award for Wildlife      
“Monarch of the Plains” by Lee Ellis


Merit Award for Still Life      
“Early Bloom” by Nancy Taylor


Merit Award for Abstract      
“Big Storm” by Betty Lemley


Honorable Mention               
“Sanctuary” by Johanne Morin


Honorable Mention              
“Laundry” by Charlotte Sylvest


Honorable Mention          
“Run for the Roses” by Joy Schuhmacher


Honorable Mention          
“Water Slide” by Sonja Kever

People’s Choice Award    
“Sentinel” by Johanne Morin