PleinAir magazine is hosting its 7th Annual Plein Air Convention, 16-20 April, 2018, in Santa Fe, NM. Hundreds of artists will gather from around the world to paint together, see old friends, make new ones, watch painting demonstrations, and learn new things valuable to our profession. One of the highlights of the convention will be announcing the overall winners of six bi-monthly art competitions held during the previous six months. It’s kind of a big deal because the Grand Prize winner will take home a nice check for $15000.
Artists submitting their work in the bi-monthly competitions have 19 categories from which to choose. The top three overall winners, plus the winners in each of the 19 categories, automatically advance to the final judging to determine the Grand Prize winner. The bi-monthlies are extremely competitive and each is judged by a different juror. I failed to have a winning piece in either of the previous two bi-monthlies, but made up for it in the August/September competition, judged by David Leffel.
I’m always grateful when my work is recognized for its quality. (Click images to enlarge)
Best Landscape
“Vermont Barn” – 12″ x 16″ – Oil
Best Artist Over 65
“Be Still My Soul” – 30″ x 40″ – Oil
(Available HERE)
If you are interested in submitting to this competition, here’s the LINK.
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I am very pleased to announce the release of my first instructional DVD, Limited Palette Landscapes, professionally produced by Liliedahl Art Videos. The video contains over 15 hours of instruction and follows my painting process from selection of the canvas to the final brush stoke. For a detailed description of the video contents, including a short video…and order instructions…please click HERE. Thank you in advance for adding this DVD to your video library. Upon viewing, if you would kindly share your comments with me, I would greatly appreciate it. THANK YOU.
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John Pototschnik is an Art Renewal Center Associate Living Master
To view his art and bio, please click HERE.
