2025 Open Art Competition | Winners
We’re happy to present the Winners, Special Merit, Artistic Recognition, and Honorable Mention award recipients in our 2025 Open Competition. The judges reviewed more than 400 entries submitted by artists from Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Italy, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, Turkey, U.K., and 19 U.S. states. The competition drew a wide range of work, showcasing both technical skill and creativity. We extend our heartfelt thanks to every artist who entered the competition and hope you enjoy this exceptional collection of artwork.
1st Place: Lorena Kloosterboer
Virtus Aquae VII, acrylic
2nd Place: Johannes Wessmark
You Look Delicious, mixed media
3rd Place: Debbie Mueller
Tea with Sargent, oil
2025 Open Art Competition | Special Merit Award Recipients
Jon Bøe Paulsen Towards Kløvningen, oil
Susan Grimm Fins Up, colored pencil
John Hanley Distant Shores, graphite
Desiree Zaslow Waiting Out the Front, oil
Cher Pruys Sweet Oranges, acrylic
Alison Clark Quietly From the Shadows, oil
Louise Renee Sitting on Top of the World, pastel
Marissa Madonna Lindsay, mixed media
Rachel Harris Into the Light (Tasmanian devil), colored pencil
Katherine Hester Fearless, colored pencil
Christopher Forrest Sea Swallow Flyover, oil
Paula Borsetti I Hold It in My Belly, mixed media
Janine Helton Foundations, watercolor
Robyn Asquini Red Oxide, oil
Alek Ferrari Vicenza 11.00 pm, oil
Charity Henderson Study 37, oil
Svetlin Sofroniev The Corner, watercolor
Jen Crenshaw November Rain, gouache
Holly Cannon Spa Day, scratchboard
Ted Moore Enter Here, ink
Kathy Conroy Fall Kestrel, scratchboard and ink
Milena Guberinic Finding Diana 4, watercolor
Jamie Lindholm The Interconnectedness of Geography and Viewpoint, oil
Helen Turkdogan Soulful, colored pencil
William Yenkevich Graceful Moment, oil
Lorraine Simonds My Question of Fruit, watercolor
Elaine Twiss Matchbooks, acrylic
Michele Lutzai Bountiful Beauty, oil
Dave Wicks Donut Truck, oil
Michael Gault Bright Colorado Morning, oil
Jacqueline Dunster Yellow Crochet Flower, oil
Linda Davey Old Bellevue, mixed media
Karen Maloof Welcome, oil
Arlene Steinberg The Light Within, colored pencil
Desiree Zaslow Vengeance, oil
Paula Williams Jacks, colored pencil
2025 Open Art Competition | Artistic Recognition Award Recipients
Helen Turkdogan Mischievous, colored pencil
Dimitrina Kutriansky Midsummer in the Valley, oil
Stacey Barge Reflections of Wonder, colored pencil
Kristina Occhino Sun's Breaking Through, watercolor
Deborah Brosen Last Look, acrylic
Jamie Derr Antique Shop, oil
Julie Freund Stride, oil
Dimitrina Kutriansky Dispersing of the Storm, oil
Rochelle Oberholser Woman from Ukraine, colored pencil
Paul Beckett Farewell to Hong Kong, ink
Justin White Happy Place, oil
Karole Nicholson Circle Back, mixed media
Karen Romani Ruby Cabbage, watercolor
John Jaster Road Trip, acrylic
Soroor Behbahani Gentleman, colored pencil
Victoria Twomey What Remains, mixed media
Alicia Zemanek Enchanted Forest, oil
Ruth Bosveld The Blessing, oil
Robert Gagnon Silent Watcher, acrylic
Jamie Derr Man with the Sunglasses, oil
Nicole Esposito Woodall The Gilded Poppy-Maiden Fleur IV, mixed media
Klementina Mancheva Window from Gallipoli, watercolor
Jo Groves Flamingo Reflections, pastel
Tatiana Roulin Gerberas And Apples, oil
Rozalia Lefedjiiska The Wind of Dreams, oil
Dawn Bouchard Snakes and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails, mixed media
Cathy Boytos Parrot Tulips, colored pencil
Celest Heffield Window, acrylic
Michelle Delanty Jupiter, watercolor and gouache
Lorraine Simonds Perplexed But Not Despairing, watercolor
Joie Pare Clear Water, acrylic
Victoria Peterson Blue and White Pottery, colored pencil
Joanne Teets The Luminescent Caribbean, mixed media
Aki Margaritis Hanging Fruit, pastel
2025 Open Art Competition | Honorable Mention Award Recipients
Brett Blumenthal Soul of a King, watercolor
Carien Forbes Magnolia, oil
Sultan Ozturk Flower, acrylic
Catherine Griffin Cycad High, watercolor
Mark Rein Vintage Vogue, acrylic
Roseline Houle La Cowgirl, mixed media
Adam Crist Here I Am, cyanotype and ink
Susan Klas Wright Sedona Sentinel, watercolor
Jaya Perrier A Moment in Red, mixed media
Jacqueline Karch Greta, gouache and watercolor
Krista Oremus Wrinkle Free, colored pencil
Karen Salup Florida Sunset, mixed media
Lorraine Roberts Interconnected, pastel
Nancy Wolitzer Cornwall Passageway, pen and ink
Elaine Porter Magnificent Sunset, mixed media
Sharon Hernly Vestiges of a Miner's Haven, oil
Christine Fortner The Look Out, acrylic
Semire Akyazi The Reflections, oil
Nicola Goss The Landing, mixed media