Saturday, April 5, 2008

nude painting should win contest

When a 17-year-old entered a nude painting into The Virginian-Pilot’s prestigious Student Gallery competition, they refused it first prize despite a judge’s ruling.

Beth Reid painted the nude self-portrait based on inspiration from her two favorite art periods; the Renaissance and Baroque.

“I actually thought I was being very discreet,” said the Churchland High School senior.

“I’m almost glad this has happened, because, maybe this revolution is needed about nudity,” she said. More here...

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