Red Hay Barn in Winter won a Special Merit Award (painted media division) in the Northern Light Gallery's Landscape Competition. I had been wanting to paint a red barn for some time when I finally came across this beautiful reference photo by Priscilla Rink. The barn in the photo was a deeper red, more maroon,… Continue reading Red Hay Barn in Winter Wins Special Merit in Landscape Competition

I'm truly honored to have been awarded three awards from the Northern Light Gallery's March Artist of the Month Art Competition. The competition was divided into several categories including painted media and drawn media. Best of Division is considered 1st Place and Judge’s Choice is considered 2nd Place. Painted Media Results: Overcomer won the Judge's… Continue reading 3 Awards – March Artist of the Month Competition

Gorilla Portrait won a Honorable Mention Award in the Teravarna's 6th Portrait International Juried Art Competition. I fell in love with the thoughtful gaze of this beautiful gorilla. I especially love his eyes. Reference photo by Rob Schreckhise on Unsplash. Gorilla Portrait was made with pastels on 8"x10" light blue Pastelmat. Details: March 2023 -… Continue reading Gorilla Portrait Wins Honorable Mention in Portrait Contest

Overcomer (pastels) won a Honorable Mention Award in the Fusion Gallery's 5th Into the Wild Art Competition. This drawing is the largest that I created at the time. Until this drawing, I had stuck to smaller works. I enjoyed experimenting with my pan pastels for the under layers. Reference photo by Dennis Jacobsen. Overcomer was… Continue reading Overcomer (Pastels) Wins Honorable Mention