Budding artists contrast with accomplished creators at the Logan County Fair Fine Arts display in the Grange Building.
Monday evening area experts selected the best of this year's entries in the creative competition.
Longtime local artist Forrest Amidon (pictured left) judged the junior divisions and was impressed with the efforts of the county's young artists.
Bellefontaine 12-year old Nikolas Feasel took home the best of show ribbon in the 9-to-12 year old category for his colorful drawing of a tricycle using wax paper. (pictured right)
Listen to Feasel talk about his winning artwork.
Meantime, in the adult competition, retired art professor Steve McInturff chose a local favorite for his overall Best In Show.
Experienced artist and owner of downtown Bellefontaine's Artistic Treasures store Pat Rinehart-Irwin (pictured left) won for her mixed media painting using papers and acrylic.
Hear comments from Rinehart-Irwin.
The Best of Show selections and all other entered artwork will remain on display in the Grange Building through the end of the fair.
Best of Show-Juniors(pictured right)
Ages 5-8 Ethan Snapp
Ages 9-12 Nikolas Feasel
Ages 13-15 Haley Baker
Ages 16-18 Willis Family
Best of Show-Adults
Oils and Acrylics Landscapes- Cassie Hassel (Reserve Overall Best of Show)
Oils and Acrylics Still Life- Cassie Hassel
Oils and Acrylics Floral- Cassie Hassel
Oils and Acrylics Abstract- Pat Rinehart-Irwin (Overall Best of Show)
Watercolor Landscapes- Georgia Byers
Color Drawing Animals-Elisha Kipker
Mixed Media City Scapes- Joanne Wiley
Mixed Media Human Figures-Meghan Hager
