LIH: They are all blind judged! No identifying marks or names may be given when judging. That said, some of the big name duck stamp artists have distinct styles and I can tell who painted what in some cases. I don’t know if the judges can or not.
What’s so special about those artists that they win so often? I think yours are spectacular, certainly better than what they’re given credit for during the contests themselves.
If I knew I’d probably be able to win one of these. 🙂 Though honestly the winning paintings are usually much better than mine. More skillfully painted.
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