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Timothy C. Tyler · 11-20-2003, 09:41 AM

Some judges only choose work like their own-it becomes a who can paint just like me contest. Others will choose without regard to this. You can tell which way the wind blows after seeing the results of a few shows.

I personally think it is a shame when art leagues or associations (same thing) that espouse "traditional art" choose the impressionistic "flavor of the month" to judge their shows. Six or 7 names show up all the time as judges for national shows; ie. Kevin MacPherson, CW Mundy and the results of their efforts are not very incouraging. CWMundy gave Macpherson the award at the Salon 2002. How much tighter can that get?

The large portrait shows do a far better job than almost any one else at this, as they use several qualified people.

11-20-2003, 09:41 AM	#6
Timothy C. Tyler Inactive Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Siloam Springs, AR Posts: 911	Know thy judges Some judges only choose work like their own-it becomes a who can paint just like me contest. Others will choose without regard to this. You can tell which way the wind blows after seeing the results of a few shows. I personally think it is a shame when art leagues or associations (same thing) that espouse "traditional art" choose the impressionistic "flavor of the month" to judge their shows. Six or 7 names show up all the time as judges for national shows; ie. Kevin MacPherson, CW Mundy and the results of their efforts are not very incouraging. CWMundy gave Macpherson the award at the Salon 2002. How much tighter can that get? The large portrait shows do a far better job than almost any one else at this, as they use several qualified people.