For the week ending: 30 - 08 - 2008
Artist: katski Title: Arora Judge's Comment: "For this week's Golden Ginkgo Award, I had to go with Katski's Arora. I think what made my decision was the originality, the nice graphic quality that it had and the fantasy theme, which is not done too much here. It was a breath of fresh air, with a nice composition and fun, bright colors. I do believe she is new here and I think that this shows some promise of great things to come. I really loved the face on her mermaid. Nice attention to detail as an overall drawing. So, congrats katski!" - STARZSHINE |
For the week ending: 23 - 08 - 2008
Artist: STARZSHINE Title: Soul Calibur Darth Vader Judge's Comment: "I have chosen 'Soul Calibur Darth Vader' by Starzshine for this week's GGA. There were a lot of challengers, but the reasons for my choice are these... The accuracy of the drawing. The way the background is drawn out of focus, so that there seems to be a very narrow depth of field, almost photographic. I also think that the amount of effort that has gone into blending and building light and shade and texture is phenomenal. Everything works in this drawing. I'm not a Star Wars fan, but this is great." - Christine M B |
For the week ending: 16 - 08 - 2008
Artist: Christine M B Title: Lunar Eclipse Judge's Comment: "I choose Lunar Eclipse from Christine MB for the Golden Ginkgo Award. First of all I like the light in this drawing and the fast building of it. I just came back from the Musée d'Orsay where I saw the lemon (Manet Lemon) and the asparagus Manet drew, and this eclipse could also be a peach or a melon. I like the fact that the largest and smallest things can have the same impact and importance in a painting. Congrats for this one Christine ! Excellent work :)" - emigre |
For the week ending: 09 - 08 - 2008
Artist: emigre Title: After the storm Judge's Comment: "I found myself coming back to look at this painting again and again. It's one of those pieces that draws me right into it; I feel as though I am in that 5th floor apartment looking down on the rooftops of Paris. I can smell the rain in the air and feel the thrill I always get from finding a rainbow in the sky. I admire the quick yet deft way in which Emi has drawn all the angles and shapes to create a feeling of urban complexity and the wonderful sense of distance and depth she has achieved. I love the muted colours of the passing storm and the slightly out-of-focus raindrops on the window glass. ~ grace" |
For the week ending: 02 - 08 - 2008
Artist: grace Title: Strider/Aragorn Judge's Comment: "Despite the fact that there were many great draws to choose from this week, I don't think there will be any arguments over the winner. Even though it was a special request (by me!), I picked this draw because it knocked all of our socks off ... the 'Oh Wow-o-Meter' went right off the charts! Because of its amazing realism, wonderful lighting, and the justice the draw did to its subject matter, I choose 'Strider/Aragorn' by Grace as this week's Golden Ginkgo Award Winner. Congratulations and keep those marvelous portraits coming, Grace!" - Meno |
For the week ending: 26 - 07 - 2008
Artist: Meno Title: It's a Plastic World Judge's Comment: "This week there were 55 drawings in Studio 1, 18 drawings in Studio 2 and 4 drawings in studio 3, for a total of 77 drawings - making it near impossible to choose just one that stands out from the others. There are so many well deserving draws. The one I finally chose was "It's a Plastic World", by Meno. Not only was this a thought provoking image, it was so well executed by an artist that is growing by leaps and bounds with each new thing she tries. It is an honor to have her wit and growing artistic ability among us." -- qtgillie |
For the week ending: 19 - 07 - 2008
Artist: qtgillie Title: Under Her Protection Judge's Comment: "I chose qtgillie's 'Under Her Protection' as this week's Floating Ginkgo Award. Her painting captured the beauty and gentleness of the mother giraffe and her baby. The colors are rich and vibrant and I also was impressed by her use of the texture tools to enhance their fur. This painting is one that makes me smile each time I look at it. Great job Laura, I enjoy all of your work!" --Kathy |
For the week ending: 12 - 07 - 2008
Artist: Kathy Title: And Your Little Dog Too! Judge's Comment: "Congratulations, Kathy! This is a very difficult job but out of more than 60 pieces of truly fantastic art this week, your .."and your little dog, too" ..was the one that kept me coming back for more! I love the realism of the piece, your shading is fabulous, the pose, with her hand exactly poised and her mouth looks like the words of your title have just left her tongue!...and I don't know, if it is a happy little accident of intentional, but I can make out barely discernible flying monkey faces in the background! A very nice touch! I've enjoyed all of your work, but the ability you have acquired, (before my very eyes practically!) to create a likeness is something I greatly admire and aspire to. Best of luck with your future in art!" ~Suntan |
For the week ending: 05 - 07 - 2008
Artist: Suntan Title: Sailing the Zephyr Home.. Judge's Comment: "There were over 80 drawings to choose from! Makes it a very difficult task to pick one but how great to see so much terrific work here! I finally narrowed it down to three and then went with Suntan's drawing. I love the dramatic lighting, the colours, especially of the water and the sunlight coming through the sail, the loose, impressionistic style throughout. I think the best thing about this painting, though, is what I love about all good land or sea scapes; they have the ability to draw you into the scene; you can almost feel the spray on your face and smell the salty air. Wonderful work, Suntan. Congratulations! ~grace" |
For the week ending: 28 - 06 - 2008
Artist: grace Title: Remember Judge's Comment: "For this week's GGA, I pick grace's picture from Studio 2 entitled "Remember". The lighting is lovely. I like how there are some elements of realism and then there is a looser, more painterly style for the clothing, background, etc." - flubbles |
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