I love looking at paintings. The vision and heart felt emotions that artists imbue their work with fills me with joy...and hope. Many hours were spent going over all the entries. I have selected, what I hope, is a broad and representative show. I looked for a creative story/concept, a solid design and technical attributes that reinforced the artist's chosen content and design. Creative solutions trumped technique every time. Congratulations to all who were selected. To those who were not selected this time, please keep on painting, we need your visual voice. 

With Respect,

Mark Mehaffey AWS-DF, NWS