Please help us congratulate Andrew Judd for winning Overall First Place in the November 2024 PleinAir Salon, judged by artist Dean Mitchell.
“Art has been my lifelong passion since I first discovered it in high school,” Andrew says. “I pursued this passion by majoring in Illustration at The Ontario College of Art. After graduation, I spent five years working in a commercial studio as an illustrator before transitioning to freelance work.
“However, over time, my heart became increasingly drawn towards painting, and I decided to focus on it full time. My wife and I had a wonderful opportunity to live in Vienna, Austria, for several years. During this time, I spent many days painting in the city’s beautiful cafes. Being in Europe was a transformative experience for me as an artist, leaving a profound and indelible mark on my painting style.”
About the PleinAir Salon:
In the spirit of the French Salon created by the Academie des Beaux-Arts in Paris, this annual online art competition, with 11 monthly cycles, leading to the annual Salon Grand Prize winners, is designed to stimulate artistic growth through competition. The PleinAir® Salon rewards artists with $50,000 in cash prizes and exposure of their work, with the winning painting featured on the cover of PleinAir® Magazine.
Winners in each monthly competition may receive recognition and exposure through PleinAir Magazine’s print magazine, e-newsletters, websites, and social media. Winners of each competition will also be entered into the annual competition. The Annual Awards will be presented live at the next Plein Air Convention & Expo.
The next round of the PleinAir Salon has begun so hurry, as this competition ends on the last day of the month. Enter your best art in the PleinAir Salon here.
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