Thank you to everyone who entered the
3rd Annual Women in Watercolor International Competition, it was a huge success!
We had 1615 entries from 56 countries and the winners definitely represent the best of the best women watercolor artists.
Top Award Winners
BEST IN SHOW – $2000

Petya Taneva Tea Time 12x14 Bulgaria

Animal & Wildlife Category

First Place – $1000
Mary Jansen Challenging Brood 26x19 USA

Second Place – $500
Karen Heidler You're Still Here?! 16x21 USA

Third Place – $250
Raksha Ranganath Mr. Scavenger 24x30 India

Abstract Category

First Place – $1000
Ann Greene Schooner at Dawn 13x20 USA

Second Place – $500
Kathleen Mooney Moon Above Seal Island 12x12 USA

Third Place – $250
Marie-FranƧoise Ingels Fantasy 31x24 Belgium

Landscape & Water Category

First Place – $1000
Jennifer Annesley Treelines 27x42 Canada

Second Place – $500
Marilyn Wear High Sierra Sparkle 12x24 USA

Third Place – $250
Tiantian Ji Take a Short Rest 21x30 China

Portrait & Figure Category

First Place – $1000
Daniela Werneck She Holds The Future 24x24 USA

Second Place – $500
Kelly Eddington Menomorphosis: X-Woman 18x24 USA

Third Place – $250
Margaret Kukafka Reflection 9x12 USA

Still Life & Floral Category

First Place – $1000
Debbie Friis-Pettitt Lemons and Plums 18x24 USA

Second Place – $500
Xiaoli Liang Tranquil Corner 42x28 China

Third Place – $250
Lana Cease Well Played 20x25 USA

Merchandise Awards

Boldbrush (1)
Merchandise Award

Abstract
Lisa Arnold Franklin Miami 33ā x 22ā USA

Animal / Wildlife
Shelley Prior Down Comfort 22ā x 30ā Canada

Landscape / Water
Marjorie Collins Original Nathans 22ā x 30ā England

Portrait / Figure
Alyssa Wolber Clutch 11ā x 14ā USA

Still Life / Floral
Judy Nunno Kid in a Candy Store 28ā x 18ā USA

Holbein (2)
Merchandise Award

Abstract
Suzanne Accetta Joseph and Son 21" x 29" USA

Animal / Wildlife
Ali Cavanaugh Limitless Affection 60ā x 35ā USA

Landscape / Water
Karen Richardson Bathing Beauties 20ā x 16ā Canada

Portrait / Figure
Jessica Alejandra Camacho Un Solo Tenis 28ā x 19ā Mexico

Still Life / Floral
Teri Starkweather Sunflowers and Coffee 40ā x 30ā USA

Raymar (3)
Merchandise Award

Abstract
Iretta Hunter Stars & Stripes 23ā x 16ā USA

Animal / Wildlife
Lu Liu Don Don 24ā x 16ā China

Landscape / Water
Gwynn Di Pilla Simpler Times 28ā x 21ā USA

Portrait / Figure
Kathleen Giles Tears For Ukraine II 22ā x 15ā USA

Still Life / Floral
Paula Fiebich Aphrodisiac 40ā x 60ā USA

Ampersand (4)
Merchandise Award

Abstract
Barbara Large Circles and Squares 20ā x 28ā Canada

Animal / Wildlife
Deepti Singh The Regal Visitor 26ā x 22ā India

Landscape / Water
Donna Morrison Morning Web 24ā x 30ā USA

Portrait / Figure
Tracy Hebert Cover Me in Sunshine 22ā x 29ā USA

Still Life / Floral
Jennifer Annesley Late Vintage 30ā x 30ā Canada

Legion Paper (5)
Merchandise Award

Abstract
Sherry Grainger Hustle and Flow 12ā x 16ā USA

Animal / Wildlife
Alicia Tan Let's Go for a Run 20ā x 28ā Singapore

Landscape / Water
Katarzyna Kmiecik Solitude in the Semi-Darkness 22ā x 30ā Poland

Portrait / Figure
Joanna Barnum Rend 22ā x 15ā USA

Still Life / Floral
Mary Bonardi Sullivan Paint Night 14ā x 11ā USA

Blick Art Materials (6A)
Merchandise Award

Portrait / Figure
Lisa Wang Wrong Order 11ā x 15ā Australia

Animal / Wildlife
Dongmei Wang One of Koi Series 21ā x 29ā China

Artists Network (6B)
Merchandise Award

Abstract
Helen K. Beacham La Sagrada Familia 12ā x 16ā USA

Still Life / Floral
Carla Gauthier Laura's Tea 15ā x 22ā USA

Landscape / Water
Karen Barnes Pachyderm Promenade 22ā x 12ā USA

Finalists

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Honorable Mentions


Honorable Mention Slideshow

Judges’ Favorite

This year we added a new award category; Judges’ Favorite!
Each Awards Judge picked their favorite overall painting from the competition.

Judges’ Favorite $150
Xiaoli Liang Tranquil Corner 42×28 China


Judges’ Favorite $150
Mary Bonardi Sullivan Paint Night 14×11 USA


Judges’ Favorite $150
Cecile Welten About Turning Gray 12×16 The Netherlands


Judges’ Favorite $150
Petya Taneva Tea Time 12×14 Bulgaria


Judges’ Favorite $150
Xiaoxia Chen Beauty of the Remnant Lotus 45×59 China


Judges’ Favorite $150
Lisa Wang Wrong Order 11×15 Australia


Judges’ Favorite $150
Sarah Yeoman Connecting Flights 20×14 USA


Judges’ Favorite $150
Petya Taneva Tea Time 12×14 Bulgaria


Judges’ Favorite $150
Xiaoli Liang Tranquil Corner 42×28 China


All Accepted Artists By Name


