Presenting the Winners of the AcrylicWorks 13: Best of Acrylic Competition

The annual AcrylicWorks: Best of Acrylic competition has been celebrating incredible skill and talent in the medium of acrylic for more than a decade. We’re grateful to Juror of Awards Marc Hanson and the many luminaries who have served as jurors over the years, as well as the thousands of artists who have participated. Together, we’ve created a prestigious, highly anticipated showcase that not only applauds artistic excellence but also celebrates a thriving acrylic community that just keeps getting stronger. We’re delighted to reveal the top three prizewinners of this year’s competition, and share Hanson’s insights on what made these works stand out.

First Place:

Moonlight on the Robe (acrylic on canvas, 36×24)

by Xiaopeng Liu

“I found this painting to be beautifully and competently painted in every regard. More than that, I had an emotional response at first viewing that never left me as I continued to consider it, and all the other paintings. The beauty of the paint surface, the use of a specific color scheme for effect and a masterful rendering of the figure all combine to make a very powerful image––one...