This week, I had the opportunity to speak with local artists who participated in the 2014 Congressional Art Competition. All of their submissions were fantastic and should make each school, art program, and student proud. Below are some pictures with the winners, finalists, and their artwork.
1st place winner, Cameron Suter, Oak Hills High School
Colerain High School students
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2nd place winner, Alyssa Ramstetter, Seton High School
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Finalist, Ryan Braughler, Springboro High School
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First Place: Artwork will hang in the U.S. Capitol, along with other pieces from students around the country, for one year.
Second Place: Artwork will hang in Congressman Chabot’s Washington, D.C. office for one year.
Top Hamilton County student: Artwork will hang in Congressman Chabot’s Cincinnati office for one year.
Top Warren County student: Artwork will hang in Congressman Chabot’s Warren County office for one year.
Top 20 First District Finalists
#1:Walrus
Scratch art |
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#2:Portrait with City
Lino print with paint |
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#3:Sydney Australia
Colored pencil |
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#4:Military Portrait
Colored pencil |
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#5:Microphone
Pencil drawing cut mounted on black paper |
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#6:Portrait
Paint on corrugated cardboard |
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#7:Flowers
Photography |
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#8:Cup
Oil paint |
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#9:Landscape
Paint |
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#10:Umbrella
Photography |
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#11:Flowers
Paint |
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#12:Wolf
Pencil |
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#13:Bee & Flower
Photography
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#14:Union Terminal
Photography |
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#15: Puppy
Photography |
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#16:Portrait
White colored pencil on black paper |
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#17:Candle in a Jar
Colored pencil on black paper |
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#18:Black City Portrait
Mixed media |
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#19: Eagle
Colored pencil |
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