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.

Wonderful News!!

Caffe' Italiano
16" x 16", pastel

Last month I entered 3 pastel paintings in the Austin Pastel Society Juried Member Exhibition with the hopes of getting one accepted by juror and judge, Mike Beeman. Caffe' Italiano, Let's Play and A Hard Life were all accepted into the show! I am ecstatic, to say the least!

There were 123 entries with only 50 accepted---I am humbled to be included 3 times. The show opens on March 2 and runs through May 4 at the Corridor of Art, 700 Lavaca, Austin, Texas. The show is open 8am-6pm Monday through Friday only.

The awards ceremony will be Thursday, April 23 from 4-6pm. Hope you can get by and see the 50 selected paintings during the show and the award ceremony to see the winners! I will keep you posted if I get that special email!