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

My drawing of a woodpecker, just won a talent prize award in the "Art Show International Gallery's 6th animal art competition". I'm over the moon! This is one of my all time favorite pastel drawings that I have created. I love it so much that I refuse to sell it and I'm about to frame… Continue reading My Very First Art Award