we ventured up to the statewide wisconsin regional art association annual (WRAA) exhibit over the weekendwhich was held in wausau this year (a city about 160 miles northwest of here). the awards luncheon was on saturday. i was prepared to receive the carol betts chaplin portraiture award as i was notified of same a few weeks earlier. what took me completely by surprise was that the painting that i had submitted also won the "peoples' choice award". this left me at a loss for words when i went up to receive that honor. at this point i would like to personally thank all those who voted for me and all the other worthy contenders.
this was especially meaningful to me as the quality of the art exhibited was absolutely stellar but also the judges were for the most part extremely talented artists, their families and fans. i will always cherish this honor. thank you!
so in case you missed it the other several thousand times i have posted this, here is "needing more than a tattered hat".
I'm really happy for you Bob, you SO deserve all the prizes in the world, your work is stunning ! And I also love your always original and great titles !
ReplyDeletethank you, jane. your comments always encourage me!
DeleteCongrats, Bob! Very happy for you and no surprise!! Your heart warming, so sensitive, caring and witty approach charm viewers. Also, technically, fantastics! Keep up wonderful work. Best wishes, Sadami
ReplyDeletethanks so much and welcome to the blog, sadami. i appreciate your comments. please feel free to join into any all discussions. they're more like dialogs with just jane and myself right now! and you could make three.
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