Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the third Waters online art show for the month of July 2022. The show encompassed a range of artistic styles and mediums (oil on canvas, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, ink, colored pencil, photography, digital, collage, glass). Each submission has been judged based on the following elements of artistic expression: orginality and quality of art, overall design, creativity, interpretation of the theme, demonstration of artistic ability and usage of medium. Out of all entries, 140 artworks were shortlisted for inclusion in the show. The competition attracted entries from many countries across the world: USA, Finland, Canada, Germany, Taiwan, Austria, Portugal, Greece, Estonia, France, Spain, Ireland and Australia. Enjoy the show and thank you for expressing an interest in our competition.

Cher Pruys, ASAA SCA, IGOR, AAPL, CSAA, AMS, LMS, OSA, MAA, CFA, NOAPS, AWA.. "To take my inner visions with my hands and create a work of art for you the viewer .... That is the ultimate in self expression." Cher Pruys was born in Regina. Over the years she lived in many places including Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Fort Frances, settling into her present home in Devlin, on the banks of the Rainy River with her husband Mark, 4 dogs and 2 cats. By age three, Cher was seldom found without a drawing tool in hand. She worked in pencil, charcoal and ink over the years, until, she picked up a paintbrush at the age of 35. Beginning with oil paints, she found her chosen mediums in acrylic, water color and gouache. Although self taught, her dedication and talent has seen her work juried into 201 International exhibits, as well as exhibits in numerous non juried shows. She has won 226 awards for her work in the International Juried Exhibits. Her work has graced the covers of 3 books, 30 magazines, the latest being The Best Of Acrylic Fall 2021, and has-been featured in over 155 international publications. Cher's works have found a permanent home in private and public collections worldwide.

Working 30 years as a licensed artist, illustrator, and shows at the top art festival circuits, Laurie Snow Hein also taught workshops around the country and in Europe. Many awards have accumulated over the years, but it is the joy of teaching, the enthusiasm of her students and clients that is most meaningful. Laurie is an accomplished portrait artist, also well known for Florida landscapes, beaches, oceans, botanicals, and birds. Laurie is an avid traveler who sees the world through her artistic eye. She went on a solo cross-country road trip, white water rafting down the Colorado River, and recently returned from an African Safari. On her trips she creates plein air paintings or takes photographs of this beautiful world to create stunning oil paintings from her experiences. Enjoy her art on her website: www.lauriesnowhein.com or Fine Art America, where you can purchase her work directly. Follow her art and videos on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest. Artist Statement The mystique and natural beauty of Florida are the elements that inspire me to bring a canvas to life by capturing a special time of day that is magical. Painting the raw splendor and energy of Florida’s natural environment allows me as an artist to introduce the observer of my artwork to the wonderment I feel when observing God’s craftsmanship. By creating a painting of clouds, ocean, landscape, or birds unique to Florida on canvas, I can bring to life the light and inspiration that makes my work and spirit come alive with beauty, color, emotion. This passion is driven by the desire to create realistic expressions depicting the divine majesty of God’s creations often found only a short drive civilization. I paint this tropical paradise to bring it back home for others to savor and enjoy. Laurie’s website is www.laurieheinartist.com. 

I have a great passion for nature, and a great affection for color. I love painting en plein air and look for interesting compositions as well as compelling visual beauty, and try to respond to what moves me emotionally, when I chose the subjects for my paintings. The kind of beauty I seek can be found almost anywhere, it is my task to be receptive enough to find it. I intend to keep on learning and improving, while continuing my current explorations of immediacy, complementary tonalities, simplification of detail, and of course my fascination with the ever-changing qualities of light and shade.

I am a water sign and live up to that name. I love to be around all bodies of water, contemplate it, swim in it, drink it in and photograph it. My photography has taken me to all places, near and far. I love taking photos of nature and cityscapes. I have won numerous photography awards as well as four journalism awards (NY Press Association). I have participated in many group shows, and my photographs have also accompanied my articles. I'll drink to that!