Art Competition Winners

This popular competition show features animals of any size, color, or shape. Artists are asked to express themselves in a fun and creative way to show the essence of an animal they find interesting, in all mediums.

Sample Works

Please visit the Center to view all artwork in this exhibition, including award winners.

Awards

Best of Show- $100; 1st Place – $75; 2nd Place – $50

Judge

Yvonne Bonacci – Yvonne was born and raised on a cattle ranch, in Elk Grove CA. Horses and art have always been her passion. It’s no surprise horses and people are her favorite subject. Capturing a moment in time, through the use of light and color, is a goal in each of her paintings. Many of her works are done on commission. She has taught workshops in the community for over 25 years. She works in a variety of mediums, winning many awards over the years, including, Best Equine Award in WAOW (Women Artist of the West) National Exhibition, Outstanding Pastel in Bold Brush International Show, Best of Show, California State Fair Purchase Award, People’s Choice Awards, Awards of Excellent, and Plein Air Painting Awards. Yvonne was appointed to the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission by the Sacramento Board of Supervisors; and was President of W.A.S.H (Watercolor Artists of Sacramento Horizons). Her paintings have hung at the California State Capital and Washington D.C.

She is a Signature Member of WAOW (Women Artists of the West) and Colored Pencil Society of America, American Women Artist Associate Member of the California Art Club, NOAPS (National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society) and OPA (Oil Painters of America).