A “Winter Wonderland” in California

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The California Art Club unveiled the winners of “Winter Wonderland,” the latest installment of its Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition.

First place went to Michael Godfrey for his oil painting “Going Home.” His award-winning artwork and that of the other 32 finalists identified for honors and cash prizes may be viewed at californiaartclub.org/wintercompetition.

The guest judge for this competition, Eric Rhoads, CEO of Streamline Publishing, said of Godfrey’s painting, “I love that this painting draws me in with the carefully placed spot of light, almost as if the car had pulled up to the gate and is lighting the snow-covered tree. The distant house with the tastefully rendered lit window creates a warm welcome, making me want to walk back through the cold snow for a warm fireplace and hot chocolate.”

California Art Club, Winter Wonderland: The Winners

First Place – $1,000 Prize
Michael Godfrey, “Going Home,” oil on board, 18 x 24 inches

Michael Godfrey, "Going Home," oil on board, 18 x 24 inches
Michael Godfrey, “Going Home,” oil on board, 18 x 24 inches

Second Place – $500 Prize
Thomas Schaller, “Winter – Belvedere Castle,” watercolor on paper, 15 x 12 inches

Thomas Schaller, "Winter – Belvedere Castle," watercolor on paper, 15 x 12 inches
Thomas Schaller, “Winter – Belvedere Castle,” watercolor on paper, 15 x 12 inches

Third Place – $250 Prize
Annette Siegel, “Bugle Boy,” cast bronze, 12 x 17 x 12 inches

Annette Siegel, "Bugle Boy," cast bronze, 12 x 17 x 12 inches
Annette Siegel, “Bugle Boy,” cast bronze, 12 x 17 x 12 inches

The exhibition, which celebrates the beauty of the coldest season of the year, may be viewed on the CAC website through March 20, 2023, and all works are available for acquisition.

This quarterly competition of the historic California Art Club encourages artists to develop and refine their classical art skills and spotlights their mastery by providing a new platform for showcasing contemporary-traditional works of art.


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