Jurors and Guest Jurors

Chris O’Dell-Ferguson was born and raised in a rural area; it was that lifestyle which gifted her with a love of nature, and all of its forms. It has been an inspiration that has led her on a lifelong artistic journey. She works in several different mediums, including acrylics, watercolors, mixed media, and several forms of sculpture.

Janet Rawlings is a professional, self-taught, award-winning fine artist who has had a love for creating art throughout her life. Her artistic interests grew into a career as a Technical Designer / Drafter for ten years, which ended prematurely in her early forties due to health issues. It was then that Janet dove solely into fine art, and has done so for more than 25 years. Soft Pastels are her primary medium and she enjoys timed figure drawing in Charcoal (a great brain-to-

The natural world inspires the work of Kirsten Kainz. Her art captures the best of what is beautiful and helps us find a place of honor for it in our lives. She is known for her large iron animal sculptures and her paintings of ephemeral landscapes and bold horses.

Working in a range of media and subject matter, Sondra creates art for personal expression, in support of organizations that promote social justice, and private commissions in the areas of memorial portraits, house portraits, pet portraits, and creative imaginings in need of an artist to realize. Each commission is approached with an eye toward capturing the unique qualities and spirits of the subjects, imbuing each work with a deep sense of authenticity and emotional resonan

Zoltan spends as much time as possible in the outdoors, observing nature and the behavior of animals in their natural environments. The muscular power of a wild boar, the strong grace of a stag, the wise curiosity of a fox, and the conflict between lion and buffalo. Many of his works depict different species, both juxtaposed, and in harmony. His time in nature stirs his imagination, and his creations reflect a close relationship with his subjects and their habitats. “The m

Julie Anna Freund Artist Statement: “Having my early creative beginnings in black and white photography, light and shadows became...

I use the equine form in my artwork as a tribute to their significance in my life. It's the permanent connection with the horse that sparks my creativity. Horses have an ability to be far greater in size than us, and yet make us feel so comfortable in their presence - a partnership that transcends species. My artwork gives an unique perspective of the equine.

Melody DeBenedictis 'Painter of the West and its Wild' The palette of rich color Melody uses to recreate the images of the west come...

Doug Stewart Doug Stewart works in soft pastels, creating energetic and bold art that spans a wide range of subject matter. He has a fine...

Christine White creates both classically rendered paintings and three-dimensional multimedia works that integrate up-cycled ma

Meet guest artist, Cher Pruys. She is known for her distinctive style of realism, treatment of light, and hypnotic, crisp detail.

Meet guest juror, EC Kanko, an animal portrait artist who uses vibrant colors to draw focus and evoke mood.

Meet Guest Juror Allison Luci, AKA Allie for the Soul. Allison's motto is, "Make your own happy." She makes hers through animal-themed art.

Maartje Fleetwood is a California-based artist working primarily in oil. Influenced by old masters, like Rosa Bonheur, Edwin Landseer,...

Rebecca is an artist from the North-West of England who trained in Blackburn and Kingston Upon Thames. Preferring to use traditional...

Elyssa Helfman is an artist dedicated to honoring beautiful creatures with vivid colors, playful textures, and a grandiose impact....

Sarah Stribbling is a world-renowned, published pet portrait and conservation artist from the UK who specializes in highly detailed oil...

Born and raised in California, Torie Hilley is a wildlife conservationist, artist, and self-taught photographer. She was originally a...

Ashli Kingfisher splits her time between her art practice and her work as Program Director at Clever Octopus. Clever Octopus focuses on...

Sharon Eisley is a contemporary Surrealist painter and Director of Sebastopol Gallery. Her work often incorporates animals, humans, and...