Diane Hoeptner Wins Best in Show at 5th Annual Pets Art Competition
The results of the 5th Annual Best in Show | Pets Art Competition have been announced, with Ohio's Diane Hoeptner taking home first place for her oil painting titled 'Blue by You.' This year’s event showcased a range of pet-related artwork. Inspired by her experiences at a Northeast Ohio animal shelter, Hoeptner's piece features two cats in distinctive poses and colors. Juror Rita Kirkman commended the piece for its emotional depth and artistic composition. Several artists, including Linda Rossin and Vie Dunn-Harr, received honorable mentions. Details for next year's competition will soon be available on the Artists Network website.
Key facts
- Diane Hoeptner won Best in Show at the 5th Annual Best in Show | Pets Art Competition.
- Her winning painting is titled 'Blue by You' and is an oil on panel, 8 x 8 inches.
- The painting was inspired by sibling rescues at a Northeast Ohio animal shelter.
- Juror Rita Kirkman selected the winner, praising the emotional impact and composition.
- Honorable mentions went to Linda Rossin, Vie Dunn-Harr, Rosanna Gaddoni, Jasmine M. Brodrick, and Kathie George.
- Hoeptner is an Ohio-based artist known for small oil paintings of cats.
- Her art has been featured in books including 'Cats in Art', 'The Book of the Cat', and 'Daily Painting'.
- Hoeptner holds a B.A. in studio arts from California State University, Northridge.
- The 6th Annual competition is upcoming, with details on the Artists Network competitions page.
- Digital editions of Pastel Journal, Artists Magazine, and Southwest Art are on sale.
Entities
Artists
- Diane Hoeptner
- Rita Kirkman
- Linda Rossin
- Vie Dunn-Harr
- Rosanna Gaddoni
- Jasmine M. Brodrick
- Kathie George
Institutions
- Artists Network
- California State University, Northridge
Locations
- Ohio
- Northeast Ohio