Mark Daly’s painting, The Hesper’s Reflections (oil, 20” x 16”) was accepted into OPA's National Juried Salon Exhibition at James R. Ross Fine Art (Indianapolis, Indiana, July 25 - August 17, 2024), 5627 N. Illinois St. | Indianapolis, IN 46208. 317.255.4561.

OPA’s goal with the show is to assemble approximately 100 of the finest representational oil paintings by its Associate, Signature, and Master Member artists. The focus in the jurying process was to select paintings that show the highest quality in draftsmanship, color, and composition, emphasizing a diversity in representational style and subject matter.

Total awards will be approximately $12,000 in cash and merchandise.

The awarding juror will be OPA Master Signature member Robert Johnson.

The Hesper is a Pilot Cutter built in Cornwall, England in 2004 by renowned shipwright Luke Powell. Captain Tom Hollyday sails her out of Camden, Maine.

“The Hester’s Reflections” (oil, 20” x 16”). Sold at OPA National Salon Exhibition at James R. Ross Fine Art gallery.

“The Hesper’s Reflections” (oil, 20” x 16”) won the Best Vehicles Award (November) and is a Finalist in the 13th Annual PleinAir Salon International Art Competition (artists from 33 countries entered the competition). The juror was master artist Skip Whitcomb.

Daly, along with the other category winners, is now entered into the final Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition that will be awarded in May 2024 at the Plein Air Convention & Expo. These artists will compete for a $15,000 cash grand prize, and for their painting to be featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine.