Juror Geoff Allen
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General Comments from Juror
One of the things that I always think about and which is alluring to me about other people’s work, is that I wish I did that, or I wish I could find that place.… Read more
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One of the things that I always think about and which is alluring to me about other people’s work, is that I wish I did that, or I wish I could find that place.… Read more
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This painting attracted me very much because of its simplicity and its boldness. There are 2 large interesting shapes, the white background and the judge’s robe which attract the viewer from afar. … Read more
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I want to make a general comment about entering shows. If an artist gets rejected it doesn’t really mean anything. It can mean something, though, if an artist takes it to heart and says “well, maybe I could have done this or that”, but this is so subjective.… Read more
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This painting really talks to me with an intriguing message. Many “hidden” symbols help the viewer create a story. The color blue unifies the painting and enhances the mood.… Read more
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The painting is really captivating. The depth and layers create such a rich, engaging composition. The figure in the foreground is especially striking – there’s something about her presence that adds so much to the piece, It’s beautifully done.… Read more
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This is a lovely little painting. There are a lot of areas where I live that are rocky, so it really speaks to me. It has a great sense of place.… Read more
I feel the legacy of watercolor painting in this piece, stylistically. There is something that rings bells from the past yet is very new-looking to me. Very imaginative. There is a dream-like quality that is really engaging.… Read more
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Wonderful color! The burst of the sun creates great light and shadow through the trees. It has echoes of pointillism.
Super texture, nice rough areas with smooth nuanced areas.… Read more
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I really enjoy the color work in this painting. There are some very pretty, lighter colors of the greens that contrast with the brilliant placement of the reds.… Read more
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The use of true pigment colors in here rather than using mixed colors demands the viewer’s attention. The lighting on the lemon itself spotlights it so your eye is drawn to it right away.… Read more