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

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

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

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, 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

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

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