On August 15, the 2009 Art Kudos International Competition and Exhibition opened featuring artists from fifteen countries. I'm pleased that my graphite, "Canadian Cowboy", was accepted as one of the 132 finalists in the exhibition. Fellow Colored Pencil Society of America member Holly Bedrosian was also accepted as a finalist. The finalists and award winners will be posted online for one year, after which the exhibition will be available through the Art Kudos archives.
It seems to have taken me a long time to recover from the CPSA convention week in Atlanta, Georgia, which was followed several days later by a quick trip to my brother's home in Michigan's upper peninsula. Both my 17-year old son and I were challenged by 20 hours of each other's constant company during the drive there and back over four days!
In the mean time, I am excited about and have been preparing for my first gallery exhibit: a three-person show with fellow colored pencil artists Bonnie Auten and Dianna Soisson, both of Michigan. The show will take place at the Hudson Gallery in Sylvania, Ohio from September 1 - 26, 2009, with the opening reception on Saturday, September 12, from 5 - 7 p.m. I, who am not accustomed to working under rather short deadlines, am scrambling to get the last piece finished in time to be photographed and framed for the show. (I've realized it is good for me; I need to put myself in the position of having a deadline more often.) More detailed information regarding this exhibit soon.
Lynda, congratulations again on ArtKudos, and thank you for mentioning me. A big congratulations on your upcoming three person show!
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Well woo-hoo Lynda, congratulations on your ArtKudos acceptance!! Your Canadian Cowboy is a stunning piece! Also, congratulations on your upcoming show at the Hudson Gallery - you go girl! Yikes, September 1st is just around the corner - good luck with your deadline. Oh and while your cowboy wears the look well, I would like to state that not all Canadian men have such an abundance of facial hair - just in case your readers are wondering!! :-)
ReplyDeleteHey, thanks Holly.......and you are deserving of mention! That show is looming; I will be glad when that last piece is done (hopefully late this week) as I will feel like I can relax a bit.........but just a bit.
ReplyDeleteGary - I see you are from the area that a couple of my models for my drawings are from. Thank you for your kind comments, and I hope you will stop back again.
Congratulations on being selected for the exhibition! It was nice meeting you in Atlanta! It took me a while to recover from the trip too! But it was fun.
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ReplyDeleteGoodness Beth, isn't that the truth? I just didn't feel 'right' for the days afterwards it seemed......was SO tired........but certainly would not have missed it!
ReplyDeleteTeresa, I am sure glad you answered that burning question. I, for one, have often wondered if ALL Canadian men possess that much facial hair: now I know.........and 'Yikes' is right. I must like operating under pressure. Surely I will be working overtime this week!
Thank you both for such kind words.
Congrats Lynda. I wish I could see your show with Bonnie and Dianna at the Hudson Gallery. Good luck getting ready for it!
ReplyDeleteI wish you could be here too Debbi.........but up until it opens, it won't be PRETTY! I think I waited just a wee bit too long to put the big push on this drawing, and now I'm paying for it. Thats okay; not complaining! I actually am rather enjoying the 'pressure' and the feeling of having a not-too-distant goal.
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