Friday, April 24, 2015

2nd In Show and People's Choice

Caffe' Italiano
16" x 16", pastel

It was such a magical evening yesterday at the Austin Pastel Society Juried Member Exhibition awards program. I arrived to find that the 2nd In Show ribbon was next to this painting. I was thrilled beyond words. Had been notified that I had a winning painting, but didn't know which painting or what was won.

A Hard Life
20" x 16", pastel

Then the last award of the evening was the People's Choice Award and A Hard Life was the winner. It was such a thrill to have this painting chosen. 

Was blessed to have friends and family there to share in my joy on this special evening.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Mockingbird on a Fence

Mockingbird on a Fence
9" x 12", pastel
This bird was visiting the Wildseed Farms on the same day that I was there. Loved his color and edges against the blurred flower images. Also, liked the light/shadows of the bird on the fence post. Can you tell I liked this design? Just don't know why I waited so long to paint this.

Friday, April 10, 2015

Rejoice

Rejoice
16" x 12", pastel

Worked on this painting earlier in the year, and finally decided it was time for it to make its debute! This lovely iris was growing in the Lindenheimer garden in New Braunfels a couple of years ago. That is such a great place to explore.

Rejoice will be debuted in Pitzer's Fine Arts in Wimberley tomorrow.

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Not an April Fool's Joke

 A Hard Life
20" x 16", pastel

 Cafe' Italiano
16" x 16", pastel

Let's Play
12" x 12", pastel

Have been waiting to make this announcement, but thought I would wait till after April Fool's Day. These paintings were my entries in the Austin Pastel Society Annual Juried Exhibition. I was so thrilled to have all of my entries accepted.

Received the notice after Mike Beeman, judged the show that one of these paintings has received an award. The kicker is that I will not know which one until the reception on April 23. That is a long time to wait, but that  is what I am doing!  Which one do you think it is???? Let me know.

All of you are invited to the reception to meet the artists and winners, or drop by the venue if you are in downtown Austin. It is a wonderful show.

March 2 - May 1 2015 Weekdays 8:30 am - 6pm

Corridor of Art
700 Lavaca Street
Austin, TX 78701

Reception Thursday, April 23, 2015 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Corridor of Art
Free parking in the garage be sure to bring your ticket in for validation at the lobby security desk or at the 9th floor building management office