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BFA Painting student Dennis O’Connor Jr. Wins Award

Posted: February 18, 2021

BFA Painting student, Dennis O’Connor Jr., won an Honorable Mention Award in the Western New York Artists Group 25th Annual Juried Exhibition for his oil painting portrait, "Robert Plant." Congratulations, Dennis! Below is what juror Thomas Kegler had to say about Dennis’s work:

"You have captured a wonderful rendition of this timeless figure. There is perfect balance/dance between loose and confident brushwork and refined detail. The color handling in this high-key composition really enhances the facial features and character of Robert. Congratulations on this wonderful portrait."
 

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