The following paintings were voted for as the “People’s Choice”. They were in first, second, and third place, in the order shown below. A total of 432 votes were cast among 87 paintings.

A Virtual Show Juried by Bob Burridge

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Juror Commendations

“Bottle Up” by Barbara Inbody

Original graphic presentation and skill in execution. This painting reveals the artist’s passionate vision. This artist really meant to paint this—it is definite.

“Firey Frond” by Donna Arnaudoff

This is a beautiful example of negative shape painting, as well as what to put in and what to take out.… Read more

Juror Robin Erickson

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Juror Commendations

“Another Good Read” by Julie Anderson

Julie’s choice of colors is perfect – an unusual and appealing palette. Everything about this painting works. The overall drafting skill is excellent, the textures are subtle and they unify the piece.… Read more

Juror Nell Bartlett

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For the July Members Show at San Diego Watercolor Society, there were 302 ballots cast for the People’s Choice award. Below are the results for first, second, and a four-way tie for third for this honor.

First Choice

“Homegrown” by Anthony Enyedy

Second Choice

“Hope Springs Eternal” by Susan Keith

Third Choices (four-way tie)

“Back Country Church” by Edward Abrams

“Dancing Clouds in Violets and Blues” by Thomas O’Brien

“Lily Pond Reflection #2” by Fan Li

“Morning Market” by Catherine Alvarez-Smith

Juror Shuang Li

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For the Plein Air Show, on display at the San Diego Watercolor Society during the month of July, there were 111 ballots cast to vote for the People’s Choice award. The results for first, second and third place are shown below.… Read more

Nell Bartlett, Juror

Nell Bartlett is a contemporary watermedia artist who is originally from Texas. She has been a resident in San Diego, California since 1953. Following a 30-year career as a California  Real Estate Broker, she made a commitment to pursue her passion for art and began a second career as a visual artist.… Read more

Juror: Shuang Li

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First Place

“Indian Summer” by Sanjay Desai

I really feel  that it has a very strong design, and it is as freshly painted as a plein air should be. Every detail that is needed is there. I bet on that street there’s a lot of junk or many, many more people but this captured the essence of that busy corner, but not overcrowded at all.… Read more

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First Place (most votes)

“Desert Glow” by Catharine Alvarez-Smith

Second Place

“SLIMTOWN” by Mark Smith

Third Place

“La Jolla Cove Pelican” by Laura Ramsey

“Engaging Shapes”

Juror Daniel Foster

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Juror Commendations

“Crossing Newman Square” by Carolina Dealy

This is a superb cityscape painting from a technical expertise point-of-view. The artist’s wonderful eye for detail is consistent throughout the painting, from foreground to the most distant background.… Read more

Juror Mark Smith

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Juror Commendations

“Memory of ‘White Swan'” by Stan Goudey

Nobody understands value better than Stan. This painting is practically monochromatic and displays a great understanding of composition that makes it very exciting for a piece of architecture.… Read more