York, PA (June 2013) – The winners of CGA Law Firm’s student art contest were announced by Jeffrey L. Rehmeyer II, firm president, during First Friday on June 7, 2013. The winners are as follows:
In the category of Grade 10th – 12th, Laurel Lindt, a 17 year old in 11th grade, was the winner with her painting titled “Extraordinary Reality”. A palette knife painting she created in her painting class, this piece is a study on color in place of value. Laurel also selected as the “People’s Choice” with the most votes.
Caroline Winkle, a 15 year old in 9th grade, was the winner in the category of Grade 7th – 9th with her drawing of an “Artist’s Eye”. This picture was done in Conte/charcoal pencil and is a look into the artist herself.
The “Owl” created by Kellie Hamme, an 11 year old in 6th grade, was the winner selected for Grade 4th – 6th. Her watercolor piece was created using different techniques; bubble wrap, salt and pastel chalk.
Eight year old, Brandon Gwinn in second grade was the winner in category Grade K – 3rd with his artwork titled “Blue Bird”. This piece of art is a drawing of a blue bird perched on a branch.
The winners were selected by a panel of judges from the community – Kevin Lenkner, executive director of YorkArts, Sonia Huntzinger, executive director of Downtown Inc., and Mandy Arnold, president of Gavin Advertising. Judging was held on June 6, 2013 at the CGA Professional Center. The entries were judged based on originality, artistic merit and creativity.