Guest curator, Peter Scott, founder and director of SHAG in the Chelsea art district in New York City, reviewed the work submitted for the February show very carefully. He had a difficult time selecting the 29 pieces for February. He looked especially for strong statements, good design, and technical skills. "It was hard to choose," he said when it was over. Peter chose 2 Figures in Abstraction by Emily Rich (NY) to launch the month. He thought her By the Sea surreal landscape unusual. Some of the other artists from whom Peter chose multiple works were Jennie Rosenbaum (Australia, 4 pieces), Donelli J. DiMaria (New Mexico, 3 pieces). He thought the works by Yukako (NY), Tim Woodhouse (TX) and Martina Shapiro (Canada) were "strong." He also liked Roger Cummiskey's Sad which has the honor of ending January (Spain).

The artists represented for February 2008 are: Roger Cummiskey (28, 29), Donelli J. DiMaria (20-22), Charmaine Frost (16), Jean Marcellino (11, 23), Martina Shapiro (26), Dan McCormack (10), Jacqui Morgan (15), Emily Rich (1-5), Jennie Rosenbaum (6-9), Ilene Skeen (27), Suhas Tavkar (25), Randy Thurman (14), Haydee Torres (18, 19), Judith Volkmann (12, 13), Tim Woodhouse (24) and Yukako (17).

All of the artists selected for the calendar receive two (2) complimentary listings. In addition, Peter selected five works as nominees for the Curators Choice Awards. The nominees are: 2 Figures in Abstraction by Emily Rich, Feb 1; Luminous by Jennie Rosenbaum, Feb 9; Fortress by Judith Araujo-Volkmann, Feb 12; Rice Paper Collection by Yukako, Feb 17; and, Nude at Rest #1 by Danelli J. DiMaria, Feb 21. Each of the Curator's Choice Award nominees receives 8 additional complimentary listings and are eligible for Curator's Choice Award cash prizes as well. The winners are listed at the right. Your votes encourage the art of the n*de to thrive. Thanks so much.

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