2022 OPA National Convention Wet Paint Competition
Plein Air Division
| AWARDS AND DONORS | VALUE | WINNER | PAINTING TITLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | First Place - Plein Air Division Funded by Southwest Art Magazine - one full-page advertisement | 3,380 | Scott Ruthven | Sand Mountain Spring |
 | Second Place - Plein Air Division Funded by Western Art Collector Magazine - one half-page advertisement | 2,400 | Charlie Hunter | License to Paint |
 | Third Place - Plein Air Division Funded by Plein Air Magazine - 1 month Featured Artwork ($1,000) and merchandise certificate funded by Chelsea Classical Studio ($100) | 1,100 | Carol A. Arnold OPA | Aspen Down |
Studio Division
| AWARDS AND DONORS | VALUE | WINNER | PAINTING TITLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | First Place - Studio Division Funded by Southwest Art Magazine - one Full-page advertisement | 3,380 | Hui Lu OPA | From Colorado Rocky Mountain High |
 | Second Place - Studio Division Funded by Western Art Collector Magazine - one half-page advertisement | 2,400 | Jared Brady OPA | Portrait of Amy |
 | Third Place - Studio Division 36" Easel Light funded by Revelite ($650) and merchandise certificate funded by Savoir-Faire ($500) | 1,150 | Abigail Faye McBride | Crescent Glare |
Combined Division
| AWARDS AND DONORS | VALUE | WINNER | PAINTING TITLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Wet Paint Award of Excellence - Combined Division Merchandise Certificate funded by Michael Harding ($250) and Big Squeeze Tool ($40) | $290 | Eric Karl Johnson OPA | Win Dermody |
 | Wet Paint Award of Excellence - Combined Division Merchandise Certificate funded by Savoir-Faire ($250) and Big Squeeze Tool ($40) | $290 | Antwan Ramar OPA | The Lonely Goat Herd |
 | Wet Paint Award of Excellence - Combined Division Merchandise Certificate funded by Michael Harding ($250) and Big Squeeze Tool ($40) | $290 | Kirsten Savage OPA | Rabbit Ears Motel |
 | Wet Paint Award of Excellence - Combined Division Merchandise Certificate funded by Savoir-Faire ($250) and Big Squeeze Tool ($40) | $290 | MaryBeth Karaus OPAM | Pretty in Pink |
 | Wet Paint Award of Excellence - Combined Division Vernet Superior Oil Color Set of 5 ($100), Big Squeeze Tool ($40), New Wave Fine Art Products 9" x 12" POSH Grey Glass Palette ($30), Chelsea Classical Studio Mini Sample Set ($25) | $195 | Louis Escobedo OPAM | Carnation & Apricot |
 | Wet Paint Award of Excellence - Combined Division Vernet Superior Oil Color Set of 5 ($100), Big Squeeze Tool ($40), New Wave Fine Art Products 9" x 12" POSH Grey Glass Palette ($30), Chelsea Classical Studio Mini Sample Set ($25) | $195 | Kathy Anderson OPAM | Aspen Dance with Wildflowers |
 | Wet Paint Award of Excellence - Combined Division Williamsburg Traditional Color Set ($65), New Wave Fine Art Products 9" x 12" POSH Grey Glass Palette ($30), Chelsea Classical Studio Mini Sample Set ($25) | $160 | Christine Lashley OPA | Yampa Swirls |
 | Wet Paint Award of Excellence - Combined Division Williamsburg Traditional Color Set ($65), New Wave Fine Art Products 9" x 12" POSH Grey Glass Palette ($30), Big Squeeze Tool ($40), Chelsea Classical Studio Mini Sample Set ($25) | $160 | Jill Basham OPA | A Grand View |
 | Wet Paint Award of Excellence - Combined Division Williamsburg Traditional Color Set ($65), New Wave Fine Art Products 9' x 12' POSH Grey Glass Palette ($30), Big Squeeze Tool ($40), Chelsea Classical Studio Mini Sample Set ($25) | $160 | Jane Hunt OPA | Last Night |
 | Wet Paint Award of Excellence - Combined Division Williamsburg Traditional Color Set ($65), New Wave Fine Art Products 9" x 12" POSH Grey Glass Palette ($30), Big Squeeze Tool ($40), Chelsea Classical Studio Mini Sample Set ($25) | $160 | Stephanie Birdsall OPA | Sunflower Miracle |
Associate & Signature Division
| AWARDS AND DONORS | VALUE | WINNER | PAINTING TITLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Best Associate $100 cash from OPA, MaimeriClassico 60ml x 5 Tubes Primary Set ($65), Cobra Water Mixable Oil Colour 5-tube set ($60), Rembrandt Apron ($20) | $180 | Kimberly Alvis | The Waterfall |