Super Happy

I am super happy to be able to share that

these two paintings were accepted into

Old Post Office Museum and Art Center 4th Annual National Competition.

Shake It Out  9 x 12 oil on museum board

I was keeping my fingers crossed and hoping that one would be accepted.

Having them both selected was much more than I hoped for.

Feeling alot of gratitude these days.

Flambe 12 x 12 oil on museum board

Now I'm scrambling around to frame and get boxes to be

able to ship before I leave town.

NOT complaining- just sayin'!

So happy to have this opportunity.

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49th Anual RCAS show acceptance

Daisy Dukes 9x12 oil on board

Thrilled to say this painting was accepted into the

49th Annual Richardson Civic Arts Society show.

It's a great feeling to see that little green check mark

instead of a red x, because you never know.

check out RCAS here

So my buddy Robi and I are hanging around the studio and

packing the painting to send to the show.

 Lazy rainy day....zzzzzz

What?  Did you say treat??????

I love days like this.

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Chocolate Shadows

Chocolate Shadows

12 x 12 oil on museum board

sold

This was my second painting entered in Paint The Town. 

I realize now how much pressure these paint outs are!

And I was expecting all fun and games.

I spent two solid afternoons painting a local bar scene but I finally had to cut my losses and scrape it off.

So at 5:00 on the last day while I was frantically searching for something to paint,

the sun came out, it was a beautiful day,

and the painting practically painted itself. 

I love it when that happens:)

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Paint the Town

Morning Break

9 x 12  oil on museum board

sold

This week has been filled with firsts-

-my first paint out ever

AND

-my first 'first place' award in a outdoor competition!

I was beyond thrilled to receive this award from juror

Don Ward

whose work I have admired for years.

Click on his name to view his website, wonderful color

and lush brushwork.

Thank you Don!

I was really delighted and very surprised to get this award, but I'll never forget the look of surprise on Don's face when I walked up to receive the award.  The expression on Don's face said-

"who is this woman impostor trying to claim Bruce's award". 

Priceless!

I have wanted to try these paint outs since I got back from Europe,

and decided to enter Paint the Town in nearby Marble Falls.

It was a well done event to promote the arts in the area and I owe a big

thank you to all the volunteers who worked so hard for the event.

Thank you Bill and company!

Wow- I wasn't expecting all the pressure and of

course the weather predicted thunder storms.

But I managed to get out early for this one on the first day and it didn't rain till later:)

The Blue Bonnet Cafe has been open since 1929 and is a Texas icon,

complete with Pie Happy Hour.

These folks are maringue magicians!

(click on link for proof!)

I promise your mouth will water.

The famous Texas blue bonnets were in full bloom in their front garden so it was the perfect time to paint this iconic cafe.

The painting sold to the owners and it was one big happy family.

Another big thank you!

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