Judge, Gavin Glakis, stated his criteria for judging went beyond competent paint handling and depiction of a scene, looking for a message/thought process behind the literal art. The work pictured is titled, 'Dare to be Different'. "I was inspired by a stand of evergreens that shared space near a stone wall with one deciduous tree that was showing its true autumn colors. I had the title in my mind before paint ever touched my panel."
Here's a LINK to the sponsoring organization.
Leanne's portfolio can be found HERE.
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