SHARE WITH YOUR PAINTING FRIENDS: THE RESULTS OF THE 2018 GENERAL FINISHES DESIGN CHALLENGE ARE IN. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE WINNERS!
There were many amazing artists who submitted multiple entries in the contest. If you were someone who won multiple categories, our team of judges selected your highest ranking win to count as your one win. This way, more people can enjoy prizes!
ON TO THE WINNERS!
CHALK UP ANOTHER ONE (POPULAR VOTE):
1st Place: Brushed Metallic Mahogany Dresser
2nd Place: George Michael by Dianne Horn
3rd Place: Summer Goals by MaryEllen Adzima
Runner-Up: Antique Henryczek by Ela Szczepanksa
Runner-Up: Antiqued Green Empire by Natalie Dayton
Runner-Up: "Vintage Is The New Modern" by Dawna Dansby
BARNWOOD CHIC:
1st Place: Rustic Nightstands by Alyson Calhoun
2nd Place: Rustic Console Table by Coleman Houseknecht
3rd Place: French Farm Table by Sandi Zelkoff
Runner-Up: This Old Gal Rustic Buffet by Patricia Hood
Runner-Up: Nars by Monica Mingo
Runner-Up: Pantry Door Love!!! by Hailey Duncan
BEST FAUX-LUXE:
1st Place: The Dragon's Blood Server by Jeff Davis
2nd Place: European Plaster Vanity by Lori Gravink
3rd Place: Royal Ladies by Lina
Runner-Up: Old world aged Armoire by Melissa Geskie
Runner-Up: Romantic Old World Hutch by Clarissa S Morton
Runner-Up: Faux Burl Wood Vanity by Paula Basnett
BLACK AND WHITE:
1st Place: The Wish Chairs by Teresa Decker
2nd Place: A Classy Classic by Courtney Cole
3rd Place: Sára’s Gateby Terry Wolosin
Runner-Up: Inspired Dining Set by Kim Neuens
Runner-Up: Mystery In The Making by Megan Neugebauer
Runner-Up: Sophisticated in Lamp Black by Julie Donovan
COASTAL LOVE:
1st Place: Turtle Love by Holly
2nd Place: The table of the Little Prince by Anna Zychora-Duda
3rd Place: Coastal Farmhouse Cabinet by Roz Robertson
Runner-Up: Blue Bird by Sylwia Mankowska
Runner-Up: Shipwreck Sally by Lisa
Runner-Up: Mr Chifferobe Elizabeth M. Obeso
COMBINATION:
1st Place: Urban Industrial by Carrie
2nd Place: Stencil Magic Paint and Stain by BJ Buchter Massa
3rd Place: Brickwede Brothers Buffet by Lynnsay Kirby
Runner-Up: Antique Buffet by Sue Pierquet
Runner-Up: Black Beauty by Nikki White
Runner-Up: Steampunk Hysteria by Desiree Farrington
DECOUPAGE:
1st Place: Floral Lady by Stephanie Zentner
2nd Place: Drexel Heritage Credenza by Crystin
3rd Place: BoHo Buffet by karen wappler
Runner-Up: Unique Persian Blue Dresser by Abigail Sabatino
Runner-Up: For the Love of Longhorns by Tracey Cardenas
Runner-Up: The Traveler by Debbie Watson
DIY WORLD:
1st Place: Two Tone Vanity by Kelli Brown
2nd Place: Sissy's Buffet by Stacy Ploeger
3rd Place: A cupboard touched with a sky by JOANNA WRÓBEL
Runner-Up: Enchanted Mirror by Manuela Makowska
Runner-Up: Dreamy Coastal Blue Dresser by Orna Kennelly
Runner-Up: That’s Entertainment! by Lynn Hair
HOTLINE BLING:
1st Place: Gold Leaf Geode by KT Lyons
2nd Place: Gold Foil Branch Dresser by Denise Beatty
3rd Place: Patina & Rust Mid-Century Dresser/Console by Rachel Gingold
Runner-Up: Gilding and Glaze Ornate Cabinet by Ryan Findley
Runner-Up: MY Art Nouveau by Mirosława Chwiałkowska
Runner-Up: GA GA FOR GOLD GAME TABLE by Rebecca Findley
JAVA JIVE:
1st Place: It’s a Jungle Out There by Kristen McKee
2nd Place: French Provincial China Cabinet Java Gel and Black by Kimberly Gilleland
3rd Place: Diamond Front Show Stopper by Katie Banks
Runner-Up: The Barn Rescue by John Suteu
Runner-Up: Deep Gray and Gel Stained French Provincial Buffet by Virginia Aiello
Runner-Up: "I Saw Her Standing There" Radio Wine Cabinet by Sheila Boyd
LADY IN RED:
1st Place: The Queen of Hearts by Janelle Goodie
2nd Place: Her Mother’s Red Dress by Heather Barnes
3rd Place: Red hot Momma by Barbara Boyles
Runner-Up: The Scholar by House of Aalia, Owner Aalia Sange, Atlanta, Georgia
Runner-Up: Park bench by Liz Bleakley
Runner-Up: PRETTY WOMAN....YOU KNOW THE SCENE.... by Sarah Neff
LITTLE BLACK DRESS:
1st Place: Little Black Dressers by Connie Ferguson
2nd Place: Jacobean Love by Joni Wauhop
3rd Place: Lamp Black Mid Century Modern Dresser by Jeanette Carney
Runner-Up: Black Tie Affair Desk by Donna Wright
Runner-Up: Bayalage Fade by Lisa Holmes
Runner-Up: Black Beauty by Laura Hernandez
MODERN LOVE:
1st Place: Grey and gold fine line sideboard by Nicky Cash
2nd Place: Teak by Theresa Davis
3rd Place: Mid Century Teak Cabinet by Kim Kasabian
Runner-Up: A Modern Gentleman by Victoria Lowe
Runner-Up: Vintage Skovby Rosewood Credenza Restore by AMANDA BLAIR
Runner-Up: Mid Century Modern Cabinet by Carla Shaw
MOLDINGS & APPLIQUE:
1st Place: Vintage Mould Mandala by Wanda McKenna
2nd Place: French Provential Pink by Melissa Flippin
3rd Place: Vintage Vanity Given New Life by Rebecca Boucher
Runner-Up: Moldings & Appliques by Karen Coggeshall
Runner-Up: Letters to Louis by Rena Curtin
Runner-Up: Sheet Music Cabinet by Switlana Long
ROLL OUT THE BURL-EL:
1st Place: Burl Gentleman's Chest by Jennifer Ross
2nd Place: The Burl of Your Dreams by Anne Amini
3rd Place: Victorian Burled Buffet by Jilian Moncada
Runner-Up: Peacock Struttin' by Amber Jackson
Runner-Up: Mid-Century Knock Out by Amy Lenhardt
Runner-Up: BURLWOOD BEAUTY by Catherine Pilon
ROLLERS, STENCILING & EMBOSSING:
1st Place: Moroccan Pewter by Shawna Wood
2nd Place: Textured Tones by Peggy Meidinger
3rd Place: Antique China Cabinet by Debbie Jernberg
Runner-Up: Silver Heights Bureau by Karen O’Shaughnessy
Runner-Up: BAYBERRY GREEN PETITE CHEST by Darry Coggshall
Runner-Up: Bird and Burlap Accent Table by Lou Glaub
SECONDARY PURPOSE:
1st Place: Miss Fletcher Buffet to Vanity Sink by Q Uitta Allen
2nd Place: Lourdes Bench by Cindy Johnson
3rd Place: The best powder room ever! by Mollie Gieseman
Runner-Up: File Cabinet Mini Buffet by Christina Amos
Runner-Up: Inishfree by Marie Webster
Runner-Up: Antique shipping crate tabledesk by Tammy Schultz
SHABBY CHIC:
1st Place: Rustic Sunglow by Maja Komasa
2nd Place: "Blush and Bashful" by Tess Bishop
3rd Place: Pretty in Pink by Kathy Ayers
Runner-Up: COTTAGE STYLE HUTCH by Ali Torongeau
Runner-Up: old white and blue by Leslie D'Alessandro
Runner-Up: Green Envy Sideboard by Julia Bishop
SHADES OF GRAY:
1st Place: 50 Shades of Gray by Lori Kenny Dailing
2nd Place: Curvy Grey Stone by Chelsea Evans
3rd Place: Armoire by Kate Hanson
Runner-Up: Little Miss by Monica
Runner-Up: Hepplewhite Chest by Holly Orozco
Runner-Up: Mid century tallboy in grey with copper lines by Sarah Malone
SIGN OF THE TIMES:
1st Place: Boho Signs by Kristin
2nd Place: Purr Evil by Jennifer Clowers
3rd Place: Just Sayin’ by Lori Cuevas by Lori Cuevas
Runner-Up: Blessings by Sandy Roe
Runner-Up: Gabiel by Monika Tyszczak, owner at eMTePLACE,
Runner-Up: Dance My Love by Kristy Chorostecki
SILVERADO BENCH SEATS AND CHAIRS:
1st Place: Vintage Sofa turned Bench by Mary Williamson Shades of Shabby
2nd Place: French Provincial Arm Chair by Ashley Griffin
3rd Place: Watercolor Gossip Beauty by Amanda Baber
Runner-Up: Upcycled Bed Bench by Allison Surless
Runner-Up: A chair 'Black and white with golden vibe' by Joanna Żółtowska
Runner-Up: Whimsical Bench by Gina Thorne
SOUL KITCHEN:
1st Place: On the Brink of Ink by Jessica Gilbert/Deb Alexander
2nd Place: Shiplap happy by Meaghan Wolf
3rd Place: Classic Kitchen, Come and sit for a while. by Brandie Bracy
Runner-Up: Contemporary Color Refinish by Michael Craine
Runner-Up: Two-toned Fancy Farmhouse Chic by Michelle Goodfellow
Runner-Up: Moroccan Teal Kitchen by Kimbra Birchler
STARRY STARRY NIGHT:
1st Place: The 'Calcutta' Buffet by Diane Llewellyn Grover
2nd Place: At His Feet by Carolyn Muncy
3rd Place: Farm House Cabinet by Cheryl Thompson
Runner-Up: Vintage Beauty by Kimberly Gruber
Runner-Up: La Petite Boutique De Vin by Jane Bellante
Runner-Up: Hannah by Jeff Kleinschmidt
THE BOHEMIAN GIRL:
1st Place: Boho Betty by Leigh Carrier
2nd Place: Off The Beaten Path by Jt & Stacy Walls
3rd Place: Bohemian Hues Cedar Chest by Diane Lawyer
Runner-Up: Trident's Turntable by Heather Anne Naples
Runner-Up: Bohemian Peacock by Tyler and Vicente Martinez
Runner-Up: REGAL BOHEMIAN NIGHTSTAND by Teresa Carr
THE SHOW MUST GO ON:
1st Place: Arizona Desert by Crystal Cortez Greiner
2nd Place: Bella Renovare Starry Night by CrysDawna Cusson
3rd Place: Lady Chinoiserie by Jolanta Tomaszewska
Runner-Up: Forever in blue jeans by Weatherby
Runner-Up: Miss Jocelyn Fancy Pants by Kelly Huskins
Runner-Up: PERSIMMON AND WHITE DINING SET by Dawn Schneider and Lindsey Ackland
TWISTIN’ IN THE KITCHEN WITH DINAH:
1st Place: Goldgeous! by Eliana Roseberry
UNFINISHED:
1st Place: Industrial Boho Buffet by Katie Clemente
2nd Place: Parawood oh my! by Amanda Renfro Dillon
3rd Place: Ikea Rast Nightstands by Jennifer Baker
Runner-Up: RAW SASS by Karie
WATER BASED STAINS:
1st Place: Rustic Elegance by Patty Hittle Cleaver
2nd Place: Secretary Desk by Amanda Luebeck
3rd Place: Merlot Mid-Century by Rick Pederson
Runner-Up: Home of the brave by Kimberly
Runner-Up: Mid Century Summer Nights Dream by Cindy Collins
Runner-Up: To Dye For: End Table Circa 1935 by Alice Goble
WHITER SHADE OF PALE:
1st Place: Snow White Desk Makeover by Fallon Yates
2nd Place: White and Java MCM by Samantha Cronkrite
3rd Place: Snow White Beauty by Kimberly McClure
Runner-Up: Snow White Dresser by Allyson Raleigh
Runner-Up: Chic et élégant by Cherie Kunkel
Runner-Up: WHITE LADY by Alice Goble
CREATIVE COMBOS:
1st Place: Linear Sideboard by Tessa Cushan
2nd Place: Country Green Table by Karolina Warzecha
3rd Place: Retro Sideboard With Geometric Pattern by Sylwia Duszczak
WOODTURNING -
BEGINNING WOODTURNER:
1st Place: Veneer pen by Tonika Gillis
CONVENTIONAL FINISHED EDGE BOWLS:
1st Place: Norfolk Island Pine Bowl by Ric Taylor
CONVENTIONAL NATURAL EDGE BOWLS:
1st Place: Unnatural natural edged bowl by Todd Halleman
2nd Place: Elm Burl Bowl by Kurt WK
CREATIVE USE OF COLOR:
1st Place: Water drop bowl by Wayne Clasper
2nd Place: Multicolor Bowl by Joe Haas
DECORATED & EMBELLISHED SURFACE:
1st Place: Changing Gears by Kate Selby
2nd Place: A Mesquite Burl Bowl With Turquoise Inlay by Gary Brock Austin ("GaryAustin" on back end of entry)
HOLLOW VESSELS:
1st Place: Big Leaf Maple Burl Dyed Hollowform by Wes Jones
2nd Place: Scarab by Darren Throop
LIDDED BOXES:
1st Place: Multi axis Box by Richard Hoeppner
PENS:
1st Place: Fountain pen by Ian Davenport
SEGMENTED TURNINGS:
1st Place: French Rolling Pin by Lewis Kauffman
SMALL TURNINGS:
1st Place: Turned Christmas ornaments by John Baker 2nd Place: Recycled Skateboard Screwdriver by Dylan Copella
TURNED & CARVED SURFACE:
1st Place: Wheel Of Delicacy (Butterfly Effect) by Michael Alguire
YOUTH OR STUDENT:
1st Place: Maple bowl by Noah Robitshek
WOODWORKING -
CHAIRS & BENCHES:
1st Place: Walnut Bench by Dennis Tomaszewski
2nd Place: Whiskey Barrel Chairs by Bill Byrne
3rd Place: Japanese Garden by Brad Buehrle
INSTRUMENTS:
1st Place: Gavin Guitars - Elizabeth by Chris Giles
2nd Place: Curiouser & Curiouser by Josh Stotler
3rd Place: Angels' Song by Rebekah Wilson
OTHER:
1st Place: Bold and Beautiful Bookcase by Jessica Sheppard
2nd Place: Statement Bed by Robin L Defenbaugh
3rd Place: Reclaimed Heart Pine Bathroom Vanity by Richard Bourland
STORAGE:
1st Place: Mahogany Buffet by Warren Snow
2nd Place: Wine Tasting Cellar by Matt Weber
3rd Place: Flame Birch Corner Cabinet C.1820 by Nicholas J.V. Vanaria
TABLES & DESKS:
1st Place: Curved Walnut Combination Computer & Sofa Table by John Harryman
2nd Place: Black Walnut Mid Century Modern Table by David Boardman
3rd Place: Greene & Greene Thorsen Dining Table by Bob
WOOD CARVINGS & SCULPTURE
1st Place: Hand Carved Walrus Sculpture by Kelly & Dan Jenkins
2nd Place: Chief Powder Face Of The Arapaho Tribes by Jeremy Gilleland
YOUTH OR STUDENT:
1st Place: Old World Wardrobe by Jake
2nd Place: Granny Style Farmhouse Entertainment Center by Dylan Green
3rd Place: Checkboard Cutting Board by Ronnie Fulton
UPCYCLING GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Gold Leaf Geode by KT Lyons! They receive the grand prize of a Mini-Mite 3-T70 Spray System!
The following TEN Upcyling winners were specially selected to win a Super Finish Max Sprayer and Small Spray Shelter:
Dragon’s Blood Server by Jeff Davis
Gray and Gold Fine Line Sideboard by Nicky Cash
Moroccan Pewter by Shawna Wood
Burl Gentlemen’s Chest by Jennifer Ross
Rustic Sunglow by Maja Komasa
Goldgeous! by Eliana Roseberry
Rustic Elegance by Patty Hittle Cleaver
Vintage Mould Mandala by Wanda McKenna
The Wish Chairs by Teresa Decker
50 Shades of Gray by Lori Kenny Dailing
WOODWORKING BEST OF CATEGORY: Mahogany Buffet by Warren Snow! They receive the grand prize of an Apollo Precision 5 spray system!
The following SIX Woodworking winners were specially selected to win a Klingspor Giftcard:
Walnut Bench by Dennis Tomaszewski
Gavin Guitars - Elizabeth by Chris Giles
Bold and Beautiful Bookcase by Jessica Sheppard
Hand Carved Walrus Sculpture by Kelly & Dan Jenkins
Curved Walnut Combination by John Harryman
Old World Wardrobe by Jake
The following FIVE Woodturning winners were specially selected to win a Woodcraft Giftcard:
Unnatural Natural Edged Bowl by Todd Halleman
Water Drop Bowl by Wayne Clasper
Changing Gears by Kate Selby
French Rolling Pin by Lewis Kauffman
Turned Christmas Ornaments by John Baker
Staging winners were chosen from among ALL of the Upcycling entries, and winners in other categories may also win a staging prize.
UPCYCLING STAGING WINNERS:
Industrial Boho Buffet by Katie Clemente
A Classy Classic by Courtney Cole
Unique Persian Blue Dresser by Abigail
Sweet Pea by Kenzie Lynn Designs
Brickwede Brothers Buffet by Little Old, Little New
George Michael by Dianne Horn
1930’s Gray Buffet by ReFind Design by Coco Clare
There you have it - the winners of the 2018 General Finishes Design Challenge! Again, Winners will be able to claim their prizes via an online form on September 7th to allow time for programming the website. We will post notices when the prize claim link is live.
Please also take a moment to thank all of our wonderful judges, who put in so much hard work and effort to bring you these results. Another HUGE thanks to everyone who participated and entered in this year’s contest - all of the entries were outstanding - we are wowed, thrilled and humbled by your talent!