"Collecting"
24" x 36" watermedia on illustration board
The Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League 43rd Annual Juried Members Exhibit at the Tyson Library, Black Mountain, NC will hang through August 15 showcasing 73 pieces representing 40 artists. When we arrived for the reception Sunday afternoon surrounded by misty mountains and a hazy sky, it seemed the perfect setting for an art show! Exhibiting artists are not given advance information as to awards - so - I was surprised and totally delighted to find my watermedia painting "Collecting" had been honored with a second place ribbon! This show is extraordinary with brilliant pieces in all seven categories! Judge was Asheville, N.C. artist Sharon Trammel.
Silvia Williams had two pieces juried into the show as did Beth Dix. Jean Baldwin took a second place award in the drawing category, and Karen Paquette a second place for her fabulous mixed media piece! You can just imagine how much fun this reception was for me with so many old and new friends! Family members also showed up and the perfect afternoon flew by!
Yesterday two commissioned portraits left my studio going north! I am happy with both and trust (hope) they will be well received. A bit nerve wracking in the meantime!
Rosie, am so happy for you and congratulations again. Wonderful picture, wonderful artist. Way to go. Silvia
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Rosemary!
ReplyDeleteGosh Rosemary! You are a stunner, my friend! I was so happy to read over on Silvia's blog that you won a ribbon! Congratulations and it is more than well deserved!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Rosemary. Well deserved. Glad you had such a wonderful day at the reception with friends and relatives.
ReplyDeleteOh Silvia! What would I do without you cheering me on!!! I am going to post the photo of you peeking around at your painting! It's so cute...may I post it? You should have had a ribbon in this show!
ReplyDeleteJo and Edward! Thank you so much!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, its a great painting.
ReplyDeleteSherry, you made my day! Thank you so much! What a sweet thing to say!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pat! I appreciate your confidence and did have a super time at the reception! The SVFAL artists are very professional and so friendly and helpful! My brother and sister in law showing up made the afternoon complete! Also, collectors who own two of my paintings from down on the Carolina coast happened to be visiting in the area! What a lovely surprise! They would have been there for me with or without the award...however, the award was icing on the cake!
ReplyDeleteYea! Stephanie! Thank you! Thank you! So glad you stopped by. Also am happy you started a blog showing your fabulous photos! I'm on my way over to see what you've posted!
ReplyDeleteHugs and CONGRATULATIONS, Rosemary! This painting is terrific, and your prize is truly well-deserved. I've enjoyed catching up on your two previous posts as well--seeing the delightful, beautifully composed Guys and Dolls piece and seeing and hearing about your circle of friends (my prayers for renewed health for all). Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteRosemary...congratulations. Sounds like a wonderful time was had by all.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Mary! I really appreciate your comments and am so happy you enjoy my blog! Your prayers are appreciated as these girls still have some hills to climb before their health is restored. Hope everyone has been over to see your magnificient photos from Cappadocia, Turkey!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lokelani! The Black Mountain area and the Swannanoa Valley Fine Art League are made up of friendly smiling people. I'm so happy to be a part of that group!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Rosemary
ReplyDeleteJob well done
Thank you - Anon! Glad you stopped by!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Rosemary, so great. You look great, so lovely and slim.
ReplyDeleteThanks Barb! What a sweet comment - but I got lucky with the pose for a change...That program is hiding pounds! LOL
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rosemary for ur achievement.The painting looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteAlso, allow me to congratulate you Rosemary. This is a wonderful success. I believe that you are very happy about it :-)
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