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 - Abstract Landscape
October - In Your Neighborhood
November - Holiday Card
December - Nightscene
January - Vehicle
February - Group of people (3 or more)
March - Wind
April - Celebrities
May - Garden

“Juan Pablo”  by Sonia Keever

First Place                       
“Sunday Morning Warehouse District,
 New Orleans” by Natalie Stovall

Second Place
“A Brackish Sanctuary” by Richard Banh

Third Place                      
“Fawn” by Joy Schumacher
          
Merit Award for Portrait     
“Wendy’s Joy” by Mary Beth Martin

Merit Award for Landscape 
“Dena’s Ranch” by Jeri Salter

Merit Award for Wildlife      
“Bison Study” by Lee Ellis

Merit Award for Still Life      
“Fresh Bread” by Charlotte Sylvest

Honorable Mention               
“About 5:45” by Bob Stover

Honorable Mention              
“Hope” by Nancy Manoogian

Honorable Mention          
“Tin Roof…Rusted” by Kathy McCarter

Honorable Mention          
“Hay Bales in Rogers” by Carol Goettl

People’s Choice Award    
“Morning Mist Gold” by Jeri Salter