by Jill Stefani Wagner

WOW. My socks where blown off last week.

When I opened the email telling me that Plein Air Magazine’s new Plein Air Salon Awards had been chosen, I expected to be texting my a few of my artist buds to congratulate them on being chosen in the competition. But this time I got a surprise. TWO awards for MY paintings. I am soooo honored and grateful to be able to make a career and friends in the art world!

I was especially happy to be recognized for an oil plein air painting. I feel like I am still a bit of a newbie in this medium, but I am committed to it… and totally addicted to working outdoors.

You can see all of the award winners here

BEST PASTEL PAINTING   October/November 2018

 “Black Pond Reflections”  12 x 18 pastel on Kitty Wallis paper

BEST PLEIN AIR PAINTING   October/November 2018
“Havens Corners”  11 x 14 oil on linen panel