40th Annual Volusia Student Create

So I was at the 40th annual Volusia County Student Create last night. Awards were given and honors were bestowed. The work within the studio was of wonderful skilled quality. So props to the teachers for the guidance and direction and accolades to the students with there wonderful young minds. They showed fearlessness and bold conviction. I was lucky enough to judge the show and it was tough. However, I was able to choose a piece that was emotionally contrived and showed strong weighted strokes and nice blends with an unforgiving medium. (charcoal, 4th pic.) Runner up (5th pic.) is a colorful music inspired piece it was technically sound and the composition was developed and completed. Both artist show maturity above their years. I have included some other honorable mentions as well.