Congratulations to the Winners of the BLICK Watercolor Challenge! Margaret M. 👩‍⚖️ : “Sleeps with Butterflies” is a beautiful & delicate painting that displays a strong technique of watercolors. The translucency on sleeves is striking & the composition flows nicely. The colors are simple & delicate with the blue outer edge contrasting nicely with the pinks/oranges of the skin & butterflies. One of the most complex elements is the face & the handling of the paint flows so well that it’s clear that it was created by a masterful hand. Aaron B. 👩‍⚖️: There is such warmth & sweetness in the rendering of “The Reader." Each part of the background supports this loving portrait, from the aged TV, to the slouched flowers rhyming the curve of the person’s neck. The artist uses the light emanating from an unseen window to highlight the restful & immersed gaze of the reader, & the connection they have with the book in the soft reflection of their hand pressing down its pages. MaryLou S. 👩‍⚖️: What stands out the most from "Bertolli" is the wonderful sense of light & textures. The artist captures the warmth of the sunlight, so much so that one can almost feel the atmosphere of the space, while also masterfully capturing the way this light highlights & casts shadows. The texture in the cat's fur is detailed & palpable. It continues to shine with the artist's masterful way of depicting the intricacies of the tiles. Jinchen H. 👩‍⚖️: Most striking about “Charles Bridge, Prague” is the artist’s ability to utilize the delicacy of watercolor alongside strong contrast & rich dark elements. The saturated pigments of the statues draw our eyes into the piece & the fading of the paint as the image goes deeper in space is an impressive display of the medium! Gerry W. 👩‍⚖️: "Flora" is a piece that feels almost alive with the energy it exudes. The artist creates an interesting world for audiences to navigate through, while playing with color, exploring depth & space, & creating a sense of motion. This piece also demonstrates a masterful understanding of watercolor as a medium, allowing it to bleed & flow in certain areas, while in other areas they create controlled shapes & edges.