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Chris Krupinski
Hurricane, W.Va.
Lemons, Grapes and Pitcher
(watercolor on paper, 30x22)“My motivation for each
painting is the design
created by the elements,
folds, lights and darks.
I look for a lot of
contrasts—sizes, values,
shapes and color
temperature. I also look
for rhythm, repeating
shapes and the rhythm of
the fabric in the back-
ground to keep the
composition in motion.
“One of the first things
I think about before
painting is the color pal-
ette. I generally use a very
limited palette. Many
times I use a complemen-
tary theme, but with this
painting, it was analo-
gous color. I knew I
wanted to use the pitcher,
so that was my point of
departure for the palette.
“The bottom line is that
I love to paint and create.
I’ve had a very successful
graphic design business
over the years, but I’m
slowly giving that up.
I want to spend more time
with my art. It’s a wonder-
ful path that’s led me to
where I am, and I’ll paint
hard and continue to
walk this road.” WAJUROR TIP: “In any art
competition, there will be
works that stand out
immediately to the juror
after the initial walk-
through. Those usually end
up winning the top
awards. Painting a piece
that has impact, whether
through striking composi-
tion, dramatic lighting or
an unusual subject, will
increase the odds of end-
ing up with an award.”
— DOUGLAS WILTRAUT“On my visit to Old Forge to serve as juror of awards for View Art’s
Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors, I was
confronted by the always daunting task of selecting the top award.
Krupinski’s painting, Lemons, Grapes and Pitcher, made that task a bit
easier. She not only created a beautiful composition coupled with an out-
standing rendition of light and shadow, but she captured those equally
diicult qualities: that of moisture on those luscious grapes and a sense
of crispness. She made you really want to pick one of and pop it in your
mouth. It’s an excellent example of what can be done with the watercolor
medium in the hands of an exceptionally skilled artist.”
—DOUGLAS WILTRAUT, JUROR