What makes for a successful Plein Air Painting competition

After a lot of thought, I’ve decided to summarize some of the criticism I’ve heard from artists in my community towards local events in Wisconsin. I’ve also added some suggestions that I think would make these events better. I do this knowing that I may lose some friends among those who organize these events, but I also do this because I truly believe that if the artists involved don’t speak up, things will never improve.

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Fox Valley Plein Air Painting Competition

Last weekend was the Fox Valley Plein Air painting competition. This is a new event, hosted by both the Jack Richeson corporation in Kimberly, WI, and the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum in Neenah, WI. I want to say outright that I was pretty excited for the opportunity to paint in a new area of the state, and glad of the generosity of Richeson. After visiting the museum a few weeks ago for the Wisconsin Plein Air Painting exhibition, I thought this event would have potential. Unfortunately I was wrong, the trip was largely an expensive disappointment.

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Gyro Stand

Gyro Stand

Gyro Stand
6″ x 8″ Oil on Panel
ID#: 2011_PA_MARINA_019
SOLD
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© 2013 Anthony Sell – All Rights Reserved.

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The Ubiquitous Mr. Prigge

The Ubiquitous Mr. Prigge

The Ubiquitous Mr. Prigge
6″ x 8″ Oil on Panel
ID#: 2011_PA_MKE_DOMES_03
© 2013 Anthony Sell – All Rights Reserved.

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Summer On The Pond

Summer On The Pond

Summer On The Pond
11″ x 14″ Oil on Panel
ID#: 2011_PA_MKE_DOMES_02
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© 2013 Anthony Sell – All Rights Reserved.

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