Keep South Carolina Wild
March 14, 2024
We are grateful to every single artist who entered this year’s Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills Art contest. The creative way the artists showcased this year’s featured species is inspiring. South Carolina is blessed with stunning wildlife and habitats, and each of these pieces reflects that beauty. Thank you again for sharing your talent with SCWF and inspiring our staff and supporters to continue our conservation efforts to help our state’s wildlife thrive.
Feathered Flock by Candace Thibeault.
The winner of this year’s contest is Candace Thibeault for Feathered Flock. She entered the contest with her daughter Adeline (aged 9).
About the piece:
“I decided to take a timeless approach to create this piece; inspired by a touch of art nouveau. It seemed fitting since the style often reflects natural elements. Heavier lines were used to emphasize our important bird friends. Working on this piece was a way for my family to spend time together and to focus on a conviction that’s important to all of us. Me, a professional artist, and my daughter, a ‘junior conservationist’ often feel inspired to paint together when working from nature as inspiration” -Candace Thibeault
First Runner-Up Image by Alyssa Castelluccio.
Palmetto Plumage by David Hugo.
You can follow David Hugo on Instagram at @hugofishin.
About the piece:
“From the swaying pine to the sunlit marsh bank, I worked hard to not only highlight these six iconic species but do so in a way that showcased their unique habitats. Whether it be the state silhouette, the subtle hints of Spanish moss, or even the background patch of Spartina, I made it a priority to weave state imagery into the canvas. I had a blast bringing this piece to life.” -David Hugo
All of the art entered in this contest is included below. Our staff enjoyed seeing the way each artist envisioned including all the featured species and also the variety of mediums used. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Image Credits L to R: The Gathering by Evelyn Sophia Legoreta (age 10); God’s Aviary by Olivia Schreiber (age 17).
Images Credits Left to Right: Birds Cafe by Lyela Gadsden; Bird’s Lunch by Adeline Thibealt (age 9).
Nature’s Patchwork by Allison Couick Love; Vanishing Voices: Portraits of Imperiled Wildlife by Shay Brown.
Image Credits L to R: Gathering at the Marsh by Chris Crotty; Hopes to Feather the Weather by Sarah Cottle.
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