Friday, January 27, 2012

Best of Show

I was pleasantly surprised to hear I won Best of Show in the works on paper show at Lynn Arts. When I dropped off my 2 watercolor submissions I couldn't help but notice incredible paper collages and abstract works of art. I had hoped both of my paintings would be juried into the show but because the juror, Stacy Thomas-Vickory, specializes in printmaking, I didn't think my watercolors would impress her! Happy to say I was wrong.

"Bonsai", 30" x 22" watercolor on paper


"Bonsai" won the Best in Show award, "Snow Day" is also in the show, both of these paintings were demonstrations from the watercolor workshops I taught last year.

"Snow Day", 22" x 30" watercolor on paper

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11 comments:

  1. hw (hallie) farberJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    And it's only the first month of this great year for you! Congratulations; "Bonsai" is beautiful.

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  2. Pam HugginsJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS ROBIN!!!!!! How exciting! I can see why it won BEST OF SHOW-- it's stunning!Snow Day is gorgeous too. You have wicked talent!

    (Despite my absence from your blog... I have been keeping tabs. I love your art and your spirit.)

    Pamo

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  3. Autumn LeavesJanuary 28, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Congratulations, Robin! I think both of these pieces are truly beautiful so no shock to me that they won! Well done!!

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  4. UnknownJanuary 28, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    You have a gift for beautiful composition! These scenes both have something special above and beyond the typical outdoor landscape scene! They're so different, yet your style is so evident. Very pretty!

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  5. RobinJanuary 28, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    It really has been a great start to a new year, Hallie, thanks.

    Welcome back, Pam! It's always wonderful to hear from you, you are like the Blogspot Cheerleader of all good things.

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  6. RobinJanuary 28, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    Thank you, Sherry. I actually prefer the snow scene and thought it required more watercolor skill because of all of the white. Go figure!

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  7. RobinJanuary 28, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Hi Katherine, isn't composition the key to success? being able to control a medium into forming a unique style is what motivates me. Thank you.

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  8. padmajaJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    Congrats Robin.. both are fabulous jobs..The composition for Bonsai is brilliant!

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  9. RobinJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Thanks, padmaja! I have a love and am always inspired by the incredible shapes of the bonsai.

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  10. Arena ShawnFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    I like the dreamy quality of your work. Congratulations on the award!

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  11. RobinFebruary 10, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Thanks for visiting and posting a comment, Arena.

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