CSOPA Faces of Winter 2003 Winners
 

For images and virtual tour of gallery, visit
Faces of Winter Portrait Festival

February 8, 2003
Judges: Ann Fader of Portrait Consultants, Inc. and George Passantino.

FIRST PRIZE: Katherine
Oil by Grace DeVito, Stamford, CT

SECOND PRIZE: Marissa
Oil by Diane Ashton Aeschliman, Killingworth, CT

THIRD PRIZE: Madam Jeanne
Pastel by Foster Caddell, Voluntown, CT

HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Carole Watercolor by Harry Burman, Brewster, NY;
Bonne Oil by Mary Ann Cannella, Chester, CT;
Christina Oil by Grace DeVito, Stamford, CT;
Polo Practice Oil by Jeanine Jackson, Stamford, CT;
Karin Oil by Marvin Mattelson

CERTIFICATES OF MERIT:
Katherine Oil by Diane Afton Aechliman, Killingworth, CT;
Skylar Oil by Michael Brent, Woodbury, CT
Girl with a Sunflower Hat Oil by Elaine Gaskell, South Norwalk, CT;
Betty Oil by Enid Hatton, Fairfield, CT;
Mickey Sculpture by Henriette Huissman, Greenwich, CT;
Lillian Watercolor by Judy Perry, Old Saybrook, CT;
Celine and Alejandro Oil by Susan Strauss, West Simsbury, CT;
Looking Upward Pastel by Mary Joan Waid, New York City

Jeanine and Marvin, congratulations!

It is really fun to see you guys "in real life" at the website! :thumbsup:

Jeanine,

Congratulations on a job well done. I wished I could have been there and attended the workshops offered by Marvin and Karin and seen you in action.

How many submissions did your chapter receive? It looks like all the walls are covered in beautiful artwork. I especially like the red walls, what a great way to showcase the art.

Winter Make-Up
 

Thank you, Elizabeth and Enzie!

We received close to two hundred entries from as far away as Spain. In fact, Ms. Almon's selected painting called Sisiters got stuck in Madrid customs and could not make it in time for hanging.

I actually saw that red paper in use at an anitique show held in a gymnasium which looked terrific. Faces Co-Chair, Grace DeVito did the research, tracked it down, and we had it delivered in time for hanging. Everyone liked it especially for our Valentine theme.

Karin Wells photo workshop has been postponed to Tuesday May 6 along with Jake Munn reproduction framer and Kathi Gernati Interiors. I will repeat my "Language of Flowers" for those who missed it due to blizzard.

Details coming to: Faces of Winter

Jeanine,

Do you feel that the email we did announcing the event and competiton helped?

Thank you Cynthia!
 

Yes, Cynthia, we had a number of inquires and attendees as a result of your efforts. Thank you!

Here is Grace DeVito's first place painting:

Grace DeVito's honorable mention:

More Winter 03 Winners
 

Gallery view with Mattelson's winning portrait, top right.

Diane Aechliman's Winner
 

Diane Aescliman's winning portrait.

Foster Caddell's Pastel
 

Foster Caddell's winning portrait.

Jeanine's Honorable Mention
 

Jeanine Jackson's winning portrait.

Last but not (hopefully) least
 

For anyone interested here is a slightly better quality image of my portrait of Karin. For an even larger view: http://www.fineartportrait.com/karin_painting.html
This page will also link you to even more enlarged details of her face and hand.

Thank you, Marvin!
 

Dear Marvin:

You beat me to the punch! I was going to ask for this image of your beautiful portrait.

Thank you so much for posting,
Jeanine

Susan Strauss' "Celine and Alejandro"

Marvin,

I have viewed this painting many times on your site and in my opinion it is one of the finest portraits I have seen of any living artist today.

May you continue to inspire us with your work.

Congragulations.

Thank you
 

Mike, you are far too generous. Whatever you're drinking, the next round's on me.

Mike and Marvin, I keep waiting to see her breathe, shift a bit on her seat and then tell us all hello.