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AWARD WINNERS
Loose Figures in an Atmosphere
Member Challenge 2026
Margaret Dyer, our May Guest Artist, inspired us for this challenge by demonstrating a loosely drawn figure with few details in the face. You can see her demo on our website and enjoy more of her works at www.margaretdyer.com.
THREE WINNERS FOLLOWED BY ALL ENTRIES
Resting on the Baldwin Trail by Carol Bender | Figure Challenge by Pamela DeLay | Up From the Depths by Karen Sullivan |
Plein Air Challenge
"It's not the subject you paint, but the way you paint the subject that matters."
Kathleen Lawrence-Davis, President of the Arizona Plein Air Painters, challenged us to select
an ordinary object or scene for this plein air challenge. The setting can be in your
backyard or beyond. It is your choice.
Two Categories - Congratulations to our Award Winners
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Nancie King Mertz Challenge - Paint What Scares You
We challenged ourselves to get out of our comfort zone and push to paint what’s hardest for us. Award winners are Jeanne Wellins, Suzette Young and Nori Thorne. Click here to see all the works: Paint What Scares You Challenge Notes.docx
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Turtle Emerging from the Water by Suzette Young |
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The Accordionist by Nori Thorne