Kate Haanraadts Wins Top Prize in 5th Annual Best in Show Pets Art Competition
The 5th Annual Best in Show | Pets Art Competition, hosted by Artists Network, has declared Kate Haanraadts the winner in the 'Other Pets' category for her artwork titled 'Antisocial Butterfly' (colored pencil on paper, 18 x 24). Juror John Plishka commended the piece for its impressive technical skill and Haanraadts' deep understanding of betta fish. A graduate of Pratt Institute and a member of the International Guild of Realism, Haanraadts seeks to showcase the intricacies of betta fish. Additionally, five artworks received honorable mentions: 'Riatta, Portrait of a Llama' by Karen Ackoff, 'Ready When You Are' by Lisa Ann Watkins, 'Silky' by Sallyann Mickel, 'Buttercup' by Cher Pruys, and 'Spartacus the Magnificent' by Marcia Pyner. The 6th Annual competition is on the horizon.
Key facts
- Kate Haanraadts won top prize in the 'Other Pets' category of the 5th Annual Best in Show | Pets Art Competition.
- Her winning artwork is 'Antisocial Butterfly', a colored pencil drawing measuring 18 x 24 inches.
- Juror John Plishka praised the technical execution and the artist's familiarity with betta fish.
- The artwork is part of an ongoing series of betta fish drawings.
- Haanraadts earned her degree from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and is a member of the International Guild of Realism.
- Honorable mentions were awarded to Karen Ackoff, Lisa Ann Watkins, Sallyann Mickel, Cher Pruys, and Marcia Pyner.
- The competition is organized by Artists Network.
- The 6th Annual competition has been announced, with details to be posted on the competitions page.
Entities
Artists
- Kate Haanraadts
- John Plishka
- Karen Ackoff
- Lisa Ann Watkins
- Sallyann Mickel
- Cher Pruys
- Marcia Pyner
Institutions
- Artists Network
- Pratt Institute
- International Guild of Realism
Locations
- Brooklyn
- United States