Hallet Oak Gallery offered an art contest for those who wanted to use their talents during the summertime pandemic.  Artists were to show, through their art, what they did during that time.  Two art teachers, Georgia Pohl and Lisa Zidek judged the entries based on originality, interest appeal, technique, use of color, balance, and harmony.  See winners video by clicking this link: Winners are:

Children’s Division:             

• First Place: “Cow & Calf“ by Jana Justiss, Age 10.  I spent the summer working with my show animals Gennie, Junior Mints, and Sweetie.
• Second Place: “Lake Scene” by Quinn Harper De La Rosa, Age 8. Inspired by a Bob Ross painting
• Third Place: “Panda” by Emma Koeth, Age 11. A watercolor painting done this summer
• Honorable Mention: “Christ is with Us” (crosses) by Dawn Noel Bishop, Age 8

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Teen Division:

• First Place: “Truck with Covid-19 License Plate” by Reagan Koncaba
• Second Place: “Tree in the Mountains” by Dru Sluka, Age 17
• Third Place: “Cake with Baking Tools” by Adalyn Pohl, Age 13
• Honorable Mention: “Coke by the Ocean” by Canaan Bishop, Age 12
• Creative Mention: “Girl and Dogs” by Harley Petteys, Age 17. This piece was done digitally on Procreate.
• Creative Mention: “Aerial View from Tractor” by Garrett Chumchal, Age 12. Artwork depicts his love for farming with his dad. He enjoys raking hay and running an auger buggy.
• Creative Mention: Thinking of You” by Kyndahi Kelly, Age 18

Adult Division:

• First Place: “Cole Theater” by Adriana Novaes, Age 48

• On a recent day trip to Hallettsville to get my daughter’s drivers’ license, we discovered good food, nice people, and your lovely town square.  The presence of the Gallery was a great find.  It is an example of how communities in small rural areas can united and value their culture and traditions.  While I was there, I was inspired to make these two digital drawings.

• Second Place: “Dog” by Kathleen McBride, Age 58, watercolor
• Third Place: “Horse” by Amber Shawgo, Age 29
• Honorable Mention: “Courthouse” by Adriana Novaes, Age 48
• Creative Mention: “Unicorn” by Amber Shawgo, Age 29
• Creative Mention: “Moon on Water” by Kurt Pohl, Age 40

• With nothing to do and nowhere to go in San Angelo, I recalled seeing my mom paint many times while growing up. I decided to give it a try.  Here is my first product.

• Creative Mention: “Sand in My Boot” sand sculpture of boot by Marshall Bishop, MD, Age 49.  
• Creative Mention  “Leave Me Alone” sand sculpture of sitting figure by Marshal Bishop, MD, Age 49
• Creative Mention Floral paintings on wood by Linda Cejka, Age 35 +. Made from pieces of Hallet Oak Tree.

Senior Division:

• First Place: “Blue Heron” by Michael Moore, Age 68. Fused glass
• Second Place: Quilt with rose colored trim by Doris Janak, age 77
• Third Place: Quilt with white background and square pieces by Doris Janak, age 77
• Honorable Mention: Quilt with squares in the center of each square design by Doris Janak, age 77.

My mom, Doris Janak of Hallettsville, has been very busy the last few months. At the end of January she lost her son, Chris Janak, who was only 52. Then the pandemic quarantine started.  Mom has kept her sanity by sewing these many pieces of fabric together.

• Creative Mention: “Mermaid” tile art piece by Harley Fisk, 73

Congratulations to the artists who pursued their talents through the pandemic. Hallet Oak Gallery seeks to support area artists, as well as, artists from afar. To see all the entries visit www.halletoakgallery.com or on Facebook.  Prizes were donated by H-E-B and Hallet Oak Gallery.