The “Waterscapes” Online Art Competition took place from July to August 27, 2026, showcasing a dynamic and diverse range of artistic talent. Embracing a theme, the competition welcomed every form of artistic expression, from traditional to contemporary. Artists worked across multiple mediums such as oil on canvas, acrylic, watercolor, pastel photography and digital art, resulting in a rich and varied exhibition. Each entry was carefully reviewed by the jury according to specific evaluation standards: creativity, originality, thematic interpretation, quality of execution, overall composition, artistic technique, and mastery of medium. After a thoughtful selection process, 57 outstanding works were chosen to be part of the final exhibition. Thank you for supporting contemporary art. Enjoy the show.
Cher Pruys
To take my inner visions with my hands and create a work of art for you the viewer …. That is the ultimate in self expression.” Everyday moments really capture my attention. Ones that trigger memories or evoke a strong emotional reaction on my part quickly become my next obsession. By observing these often-fleeting moments I notice that my views on life especially in terms of time and how little of it we as individuals each have, and how one’s own perspective overall can be narrow, thus I use them to spur growth in myself with a desire to enhance the human experience. I truly feel that my artworks are the most rewarding and fulfilling way for me to communicate my inner thoughts and feelings with those around me. I see my art as the puzzle pieces of who I am. The memories of my life thus far that have accumulated to bring me to Cher today. I am able through my paintings of children go back and experience moments in time that had subtle or profound bearing on who I have become, and to recapture the magic in those moments, thus still feeling their impact.
Carlo Rondinone
Carlo Rondinone was born in Grottole, in the province of Matera, and lives and works in Formigine (Mo). He has always had a passion for painting and photography. He prefers to photograph landscapes, sunsets, flowers, and particular views in their simplicity. He loves the colors as they exist in nature, as they give him more emotions. He has received several awards by participating in local photographic competitions, as well as national and international competitions, including: Public award, City of Sassuolo, at the Fiere d’ottobre competition. Among the winners in Castelvetro di Modena at the “The Landscape and Its Mutations” competition. 1st place absolute, City of Sassuolo, Fiere d’ottobre. 1st place, “My San Geminiano”, Modena. 1st place, Carnival competition, City of Formigine. 1st place, “Photo of the Week”, Modena and Surroundings, three times. 1st place, “Irpinia and Campania of Yesterday and Today”.
Patsy Lindamood
Working directly on a cradled Ampersand Claybord surface, I deploy techniques I previously used as a pastel artist to apply graphite in a more painterly fashion. “For graphite work to be compelling, the image must be composed of strong lines and shapes and a range of values, all used in concert to create the illusion of dimension. “ My work is representational but not photorealistic. The maker’s mark is evident in my work, but the overall impact is that of a painting more than a drawing. My art is not about visual perfection. It is about visual perception. When the visual language is reduced to lines, shapes, and values, the underlying story becomes more poignant & arresting. Absent the romance of color, working in shades of grey is like telling a short story v. writing a novel.” I strive for my graphite art to evoke story and emotion, to resonate with recollection and recognition.
HONORABLE MENTION
