Local artists recognized at SOBA’s 31st Annual Judged Show

The Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) has announced the winners of its 31st Annual Judged Show, highlighting top talent from across the Lowcountry. More than 100 people attended the recent awards ceremony at the SOBA Gallery. Jan Ross, a nationally recognized watercolorist with over four decades of experience, served as this year’s judge.

Top Honors:
• Best in Show: Tatiana Zalapskaia – Ophelia (Oil)

Oil Painting:
• 1st: Julia Kamenskikh – Lowcountry Boy

• 2nd: Frank Gorman – Bay Street Life
• 3rd: Murray Sease – Orange Crush
• Hon. Mentions: M. Pearl Mitzer, Mickey Boisvert, Heather Wanamaker

Photography & Digital Art:
• 1st: Stephen Lopuck – Squash Tray

• 2nd: Lindsay Pettinicchi – Sea Foam Surprise
• 3rd: Cathy Thiem – Shake Your Booty
• Hon. Mention: Kendra Natter

Acrylic:
• 1st: Barbara Storer – Lowcountry Shoreline

• 2nd: Judith Walters – Watching
• 3rd: Margi Smith – After Spring’s Rainfall
• Hon. Mention: Lauren Arsenault

Watercolor:
• 1st: Marty Parker – Pas de Deux

• 2nd: Robin Stark – Spring’s Arrival
• 3rd: Bill Winn – A Tranquil Evening
• Hon. Mention: Joanne Marois Talbot

Mixed Media/Collage:
• 1st: Missy Gentile – Caterpillar Flowers
• 2nd: Angela Kleinhans – Springtime
• 3rd: Jean Macaluso – Bronze Concentric
• Hon. Mention: Robin Morrissey

3D Art:
• 1st: Laura Larranaga – Live Oak
• 2nd: Abby Machamer – Plant Harmony
• 3rd: Nick DiMona – Internal Piece

Drawing:
• 1st: Donna Raines – Slack Cat
• 2nd: Mary Burrell – Oh My Deer
• 3rd: Marie Camenares – A Visual Delight
• Hon. Mention: Carol Iglesias

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