The Mad Drag Queen, by Shawna Hinkel, Receives Best in Show
Masters of Wildlife Art 2023, Best in Show: Shawna Hinkel
Congratulations to Shawna Hinkel for The Mad Drag Queen winning Best Overall at Wild Heart Gallery's Masters of Wildlife Art 2023 art exhibition! This virtual exhibition is meant to honor the artists who are inspired by the wild animals of all descriptions. Hinkel's striking color photography of a mandrill exquisitely captures the personality of the subject and expertise with photography.
Best in Show
The Mad Drag Queen, by Shawna Hinkel
19 × 30 in, Digital Photography
Shawna Hinkel’s animal portraiture is always stunning. In this color photograph, she captures dynamic lighting, intricate detail, texture, mood, and personality. She strikes us with bold, strong color and invites us in to consider the subtle variations evident with a longer look. Masterful work!
Overall Runner Up
PoliNation, by Ted Shaine
9 × 12 in, Linoleum Print
Overall Honorable Mention winners
Shawna Hinkel, Rebecca Findlay, Tassy F, Linda Hansen, Oleg Kedria, Pat Gombarcik, Tara Nix, and Bonnie Johnson
Best in Category winners
Digital Art: Qihui Gong
Drawing and Pastels: Linda Hansen
Mixed Media: Ross Halfacree
Painting: Rebecca Findlay
Photography: Shawna Hinkel
Printmaking: Ted Shaine
Special Merit Award winners
Ted Shaine, Monica Diaz, Ross Halfacree, Darren McGirr, Pat Gombarcik, Heather Cudworth, Linda Hansen, and Leo Lizarraga
Selected Works
Lizzie Jayne, Sumita Chatterjee, Tassy F, Shawna Hinkel, Shruti Sasan, Margaret Ann Adams, Kyoungryun Mo, Monica Diaz, Kathy Weiss, and Bonnie Johnson
