The Society of Bluffton Artists Annual Judged Show held its awards presentation and reception last week with a grand crowd of artists and admirers. This year’s judge, acclaimed artist Linda Sheppard of Beaufort, gave a wonderful explanation of why each of her choices were made. The awards presented were as follows:

BEST OF SHOW - HYDRANGEA COTTAGE - OIL - BONNIE MASON

1ST PLACE – LION PORTRAIT #3 – WATERCOLOR – MARK McCOY

2ND PLACE – FIRST LIGHT – PASTEL – KATHY TORTORELLA

3RD PLACE – REMAINS OF THE DAY – WATERCOLOR – MARILYN DIZIKES

HONORABLE MENTIONS

PEAR D’LICIOUS –CYNDEE WOOD - OIL

THE PARTY – BARBARA SNOW - POTTERY,METAL,WOOD,PRINTMAKING

SURFERS – STEVE MOSCOWITZ – ACRYLIC

FLOWER GARDEN – DEE JOHNSON – WATERCOLOR

TIGER LILIES – DJ MURRAY – DRAWING

CIVILIZED – JO DYE – COLLAGE

The show, featuring paintings and some 3 dimensional work will be on display through January 6. Please visit the SOBA Gallery, located at the corner of Church and Calhoun Streets in Old Town Bluffton. Call 757-6586 or visit www.sobagallery.com for more information.

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