Our “Color Your World II” contest has come to a close – and our world was brilliantly colored by all the amazing entries! As always, we were overwhelmed by the abundance of talent and creativity of the artists! Congratulations and thanks to all our winners and entrants.

We are also extremely grateful to the talented Cathy Taylor for being willing to take on the difficult task of selecting the winners for the competition.

“Acting as the juror of other artists’ work is a humbling and difficult task. every artist that endeavors to create a work of art is to be congratulated for their creativity and individual exploration.

The work in both the professional and amateur categories for this particular competition was fabulous making my choices very challenging.

I based my decisions on best use of Citrapapers, compositional elements, and being able to sense the artists hand in the work.

Thank you for the opportunity to enjoy these wonderful works of art.

Happy Creating”

- Cathy Taylor

You can learn a little more about Cathy’s background here

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Amateur Divison Winners

Grand Prize Winner: Bosha Struve "Night Stroll On The Old Trestle Bridge"

Great use of Citrapapers, pattern repetition, and reflective quality. This artist’s work shows wonderful artistic skill.

2nd Place: Marion Randall "House on Prairie"

This artist masterfully uses CItrapapers to convey landscape and sky. Also like the rhythm and repetition of the trees and fence.

Runner Up: Kathi Gamong "Cat"

Use of lights and darks very engaging. Loose use of watercolor works well with Citra background.

Runner Up: Christy RePinec "Greece"

Magical quality of the town emerging from the Citrapapers.

Runner Up: Maureen Whitehouse "Storm Approaching"

I love the rhythm of the white shape and dark shapes leading the eye through the composition. Also the reflective quality of the sky and water.

Amateur Division Honorable Mentions

Amber Doyer "Cabin"

Amber Doyer "Stream"

Bosha Struve "Creative Energy Red WIndow"

Brenda Fernandez "Colors of Falling Leaves"

Cynthia Burton "Under my wing"

Dorothy Saridaki "Inspired by DI Jack Robinson"

Gail Fazzina "The Bishop"

Gail Ramsey "Harvest Ball"

Gail Ramsey "Woman"

Harlea Martin "Rainy Day"

Juanita Simonich "Gold Coins"

Kathi Ganzong "A Walk Alone"

Lee Ellis "A Day At The Beach"

Lorie Hafer "Harvest Moon"

Marieta Darrah "Renewing Vows On Harvest Moon"

Marion Randall "Lake Of Gold"

Marion Randall "Peace & Quiet"

Nancy Behan "Autumnal Leaf"

Pamela Kieffer "Looking For Chocolate"

Susan Detroy "Dragonfly Forward"

Susan Young "Daisy"

Professional Division Winners

Grand Prize: Norma Callicott "Patterns of Fall"

The use of CItrapapers and stenciled Citrapapers in enchanting layers evokes fossils embedded in sediment. Lovely use of contrasting colors. I like the non standard format.