Matisse Painting Contest Gallery

We at Jerry's Artarama want to thank everyone who entered the Matisse Painting Challenge! We had so many wonderful entries that it was very difficult to choose our winners.

Keep your eyes open as you might see your artwork in a future Jerry's Artarama catalog! Don't forget, we have several more Painting Contests going on right now! Learn More about Jerry's Art Painting Contests


1st PLACE "Steel Blue Night" by Cynthia McKnight of Louisburg, NC Matisse Acrylic, 36" × 24" www.cyndimcknight.com	2nd PLACE "Blue Girl" by James Brautigam of Clearfield, RD Matisse Acrylic, 20 × 24" www.jamesbrautigam.com	3rd PLACE "Meditation" by Andy Russell of West Seneca, NY Matisse Acrylic, 24" × 18" www.andyrussell.com
"I have found a new (to me) favorite, Matisse Acrylics. I just love the Australian Sienna. Matisse colors are very consistent between batches. I always know what to expect. They are smooth, pure colors, brilliant and a joy to work with!	“The unique range and versatility of Matisse Derivan acrylics is exceptional. They have colors quite different from other companies, which is why I bought Matisse paint in the first place. The Structure acrylics are great out of the tube, and with some of the mediums I can get effects quite similar to oils without the drying time. Most importantly I can use the same paint (Flow Acrylics) with my paint brush and airbrush, making the transition between the two much more smooth. I like to mix heavy impasto with thin glazes and airbrush, and the drying time of these acrylics allows me to do this without fear of cracking. Their transparent and metallic colors have been a nice addition to the colors I already have.”	"I love Matisse acrylics! I always thought professional acrylic paints were pretty much the same—until I was introduced to Matisse acryics. I use lots of thin transparent layers in my paintings and the heavy pigmentation in the paint results in glowing colors! I love its creamy consistency and the way it performs with my brushes. Some of the new colors have given me added enthusiasm, opeining up new creative horizons and allowing my work to evolve in new directions. I must say, I am completely sold on Matisse acrylics."
Plus, 25 Honorable Mentions!
"Morning Tea" By Michelle Winnie	"Pirates Chest" By Kathie Warren	"Winter Ecstacy" By Vickie Wilson
"Highlander Cow" By Valerie Bruzzi	"M.C. Escher Stairs" By Wendy DesChene	"Proceed With Caution" By Dale Knaack
"Near Raleigh" By Nancy C. Hedges	"Oscar" By Cliff Welty	"Shark in the Kitty Pool" By Cynthia McKnight
"Winding Course" By Michelle Winnie	"Under Lamar Bridge" By Anne K. Ducote	"At Home For Winter" By Mark Nussbaum
"Dawn At The Waterhole" By Joan Sears	"Aussie Spring" By Kathie Warren	"Summer Marsh" By Kimberlee Maselli
"The Studio" By Andy Russell	"Oysters By Lamp" By Joan Sears	"Hummingbird & Fish" By James Brautigam
"Haneman's Alley" By Dale Knaack	"Colorful Coy" By Heike Talbert	"Watching You, Watching Me" By Heidi Copeman
"Confection" By Elizabeth V. Henry	"Not In Kansas Anymore" By Carol B. Mansfield	"NC North 43" By Bonnie Fitner Dennis
	"Woodland Winter" By Diane Stolz