Over 50 Artists from around the state of Ohio and beyond participated in a plein-air painting competition. This year the competition returned to the locale of Franklin County, which includes Columbus, OH. This year was the second straight year for the event to be held here.
We were to pick one painting we completed over the three days and submit for judging / awards as selected by renowned contemporary artist Patrick Lee. I am honored to have received 2nd Place for my painting “Sunshine on a Cloudy Day”, 12x9, gouache.
"Sunshine on a Cloudy Day" Gift Street, Columbus, OH - 12x9 gouache. This orange house called out for me to paint it on what was otherwise a rainy and cloudy day! SOLD. 2nd Place.
"abstract artist" This is a painting of fellow artist, Justin Collamore in German Village - Columbus, OH - 5.5x8.5 gouache. I was drawn to the dappled light as Justin painted this alley scene. A passerby looked at this while still in progress and said I must be an “abstract artist” lol. SOLD.
Award Ceremony at Columbus College of Art. L to R: Patrick Lee, Myself, Jeff Stahler