Pastel Journal - USA (2020-04)

(Antfer) #1
BY BETH WILLIAMS

Animal


& Wildlife


CATEGORY WINNERS


FIRSTPLACE


MaliaBryngelson
“Thesincereexpressivenessof
LonghornintheSun, throughits
colorsandlightingonthesubject,
simplyblewmeaway,”saysAnimal
&WildlifeCategoryJurorYael
Maimon.“Thepaintinglooksfresh

Longhorn in
the Sun (12x16)
by Malia Bryngelson

and alive—and somewhat spontaneous. I could sense
the artist’s interest and excitement about the subject.”
Artist Malia Bryngelson (maliabryngelsonart.org)
acknowledges Maimon’s assessment. “I was drawn to the
strong contrast of light against dark of the sunlight on
this impressive animal, as well as the contrast of the warm
and cool colors,” the Locust, N.C., artist says. “I loved how
the hot summer sun played on the form and the incredible
horns of the longhorn.”

76 Pastel Journal APRIL 2020

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