Joe Bottomly

Morning Light
Oil
24 x 30 inches
Portland Award: Third Place
 
Juror's Note: A beautiful representational painting. I particularly like the strong design element that the artist created with the logs floating on the water and the waterfall streaming down the hill. In my opinion, this is a perfect lead into their area of dominance. Add the strong value of the reflection and highlight on the shore and the puzzle pieces all fall in place.