Orbweaver won a Bronze Award in the Camelback Gallery's Amazing Animals 2023: International Juried Visual Arts Exhibition. This drawing is one my husband's favorite. Though he was disappointed when I sold the original, I now have prints available for sale. The reference photo (which is amazing!) has a grey background. I changed it to show… Continue reading Orbweaver Wins Bronze Award
Month: February 2023
Cozy Corner Art Exhibition: Feb. 1 – May 2, 2023
Come check out Cozy Penguin Hugs (in pastels) at the newly remodeled Mansfield Public Library! The theme of this art exhibition is Cozy Corner. Cozy Penguin Hugs is 8"x10" and is drawn in pastels on Pastelmat. All the artwork pieces in the art exhibition, including mine, are for sale and will be on display until… Continue reading Cozy Corner Art Exhibition: Feb. 1 – May 2, 2023
2 Awards from the 12th Annual “All Women” Online Art Competition
I'm truly honored to have been awarded TWO awards from the Light Space Time's 12th Annual "All Women" Online Art Competition. Just under 13 months ago when I started drawing with pastels, I never could have imagined this moment. Hummingbird Moth won the Special Merit award. Per their website: "The art which was selected for… Continue reading 2 Awards from the 12th Annual “All Women” Online Art Competition
January 2023 Artist of the Month – Camelback Gallery
Last month I entered my pastel drawing of a lion, titled Overcomer, in the Camelback Gallery's Artists of the Month. Each month their team of jurors selects a number of artists to highlight from those that entered the monthly competition. Nine artists were selected from the January 2023 entries. I'm honored to be one of… Continue reading January 2023 Artist of the Month – Camelback Gallery
Cardinal With Icy Feet Wins 2nd Place
Cardinal With Icy Feet, won 2nd Place in the Ten Moir Gallery's Winter Art Exhibition. In December, I was on a cardinal kick and drew or painted a bunch of male cardinals. I just really loved the way the icy snow turned out around the bird's feet. Reference photo by Terry Colby. Cardinal With Icy… Continue reading Cardinal With Icy Feet Wins 2nd Place
Amber Extraordinaire Wins Honorable Mention
My painting of a dear friend, titled Amber Extraordinaire, won a Honorable Mention award in the Ten Moir Gallery's Faces Art Exhibition. This portrait was a special gift for a friend. This is Amber, my friend and inspiration. Amber is also an artist, but creates more free and abstract art. She once commented on my… Continue reading Amber Extraordinaire Wins Honorable Mention
Chopper Wins Overall Honorable Mention
My drawing of a Chopper (in pastels) just won an Overall Honorable Mention award in the Wild Heart Gallery's 1st Annual Animal Portraiture Open International Juried Art Exhibition. This pet portrait was a special gift for a friend. It is also one of my favorite pet portraits I have created to date. Chopper is 8"x10"… Continue reading Chopper Wins Overall Honorable Mention
Davet Fine Art 