Top Awards
Best in Show
David Hartell
“Man Facing Death”
“This painting stunningly, yet quietly startles the viewer with the weight of mortality”
Judges Choice
Enid Edelman Award
William McCullagh
“Claire”
“The Artist captures man’s best friend honestly without idealism – just a restful observer”
Robert Pufpaff
Award
Robert Walker
“Angels of the Amazon”
Watercolor
First Place
Kathy Kwiatkowski
“Christmas in New York”
“Every element of this painting pulls the viewer into the warm interior light and welcoming doorway”
SECOND PLACE
Sue Liddell
“Free as the Breeze”
“This painting represents simplicity with the power of the wind”
THIRD PLACE Deborah Wixson
“Chalie”
“This painting captures the spirit and personality of the subject with realistic textures and fluff.”
Honorable Mention
Gerry Genson
“Morning Preparation”
“Quietly portrays the stillness of the morning air”
Oils
FIRST PLACE
Bill Tresp
“Mountain Creek”
“Successfully reflects the gentleness of the stream with the vibrant hues of the season”
SECOND PLACE
The Ballerina
“Michael Todd Taylor”
“Quietly provocative – the ballerina’s glance follows the viewer”
THIRD PLACE
Becky Schaffer
“Cazenovia Creek”
“This watercolor pairs earth tones with natures reflective light”
Honorable Mention
Paul Kather
“Crushed Muscle”
“The order of the lines and shapes accent the whimsy of color highlights”
Acrylics
FIRST PLACE
Sue Hohl
“Golden Hill Lighthouse”
“This perspective details strength and posture through the use of color and light”
SECOND PLACE
Timothy Matlock
“Peek-A-Boo”
“Larger than life, the realism enhanced by each brushstroke, boldly peeking through the trees, unstartled”
THIRD PLACE
Beverly Amborski
“Autumn on the Swallow Tail Trail”
“Surrounds the viewer as if they were walking through woods, hearing the crunch of leaves”
Honorable Mention
Marie Prince
“Prism of Dimension”
“The combination of color and geometric shapes create a familiar calm ”
Other
FIRST PLACE
Paula Borkowski
“Feathered Landing”
“This painting sweeps the viewer into the air – bold blue skies – highly detailed minimalism”
SECOND PLACE
Paulette Crooke
“Sunrise Serenity”
“Precise realism in the natural elements with a breathtaking, clear point of view”
THIRD PLACE
Cathy LaPenna
Light in the Forest
“The depth and tone of the muted hues amplify the warmth of the light”
Honorable Mention
Jullianne Panty
“Fragment of a Memory”
“A clean collage approach that pops with personality”
Award Winners from the Williamsville Art Society Spring 2026 Exhibition