Welcome to the
2025 Juried National Online Show

Nancie King Mertz
PSA-MP, CPP-MP, IAPS-MC&EP

Our Judge of Show

First Place

1st This lovely painting is sheer perfection! The qualities of her skin and precise depiction of her hands spoke to me the minute this file was opened for review. Varied lighting creates drama in her hat and the surrounding space. It is a joy to award this painting first place!" – NKM

"Remembering The Ranch"
Carol Peebles

Second Place

"The energy and looseness of this painting is so exciting. What an exceptional collection of mark-making; a very important quality of effective pastel painting. The exposed underpainting and scraping of the surface added much to the piece." – NKM

"When Erector Sets Go Bad""
Douglas James Stewart

Third Place

"Beautifully rendered, the thoughtful gaze of the young man I found to be very touching. The organic treatment of the fabric is a nice balance to the ethereal distant landscape." – NKM

"the Train Ride"

Barbara Wise

Terry Ludwig Award

"This calm painting is well drawn and yet offers a very dramatic composition. The perspective is spot-on and the shadows greatly contribute to the loose handling of the subject." – NKM