“I’m proud to be judging the inaugural Tonalism.com “New Lights” Competition. The competition received entries from artists all over the world, including New Zealand, England, Sweden, America, and Japan. It’s wonderful to see that the Tonalist movement is alive and well. There are many artists working in the Tonalist style. For some, it’s a lifelong way of working; for others, it may be a phase or simply an exploration of something new. However you’ve arrived at this particular movement, it’s a pleasure to see such a beautiful and diverse body of work from artists around the world.”

In memory of David Sharpe

“Before we get to the entries, I’d like to say a few words about David Sharpe. David was originally supposed to be the judge for this competition. Unfortunately, because of his passing, he never had the opportunity. I was asked to step in and judge the competition in his absence, and I feel it’s important to acknowledge him before we begin. I never had the opportunity to meet David in person. We exchanged several direct messages on Instagram, and we talked about art to some degree. I was a fan of his work, and we shared a common aesthetic. David had a way of describing that aesthetic—“It says nothing, but it says everything,” as I remember him saying, or something close to thatCFrom our brief conversations, David seemed like a true gentleman. I was very saddened to hear of his passing. Although I never had the chance to meet him in person, I have great respect for him as an artist, and from everything I’ve seen and heard, he also seemed to be a devoted husband and father. I’m honored to be judging this competition, and I’m sorry that David never had the opportunity to do it himself.”

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