This past weekend, my painting -- Sailboat on the Pointe -- was named as the Greater Loveland Historical Museum Award winner. It is always an honor to be selected for any award in an art show, especially in the Greater Cincinnati area where there are so many talented artists living and producing in this community. This was a very nice honor, especially in light of the fact that I had won previously. As an artist, you always hope that your work has an impact on its viewer or viewers -- that it moves them, intrigues them, motivates or amuses them. A good friend, Monica Achberger, won Best of Show,
I spent most of this past week catching up on some business work (bills still have to be paid!). Though I did manage to resume attending one of the two weekly live sketch group sessions offered by the Cincinnati Art Club to its members. I cringe every time I see my final product, but I know that it's better than the first time I tried it. Progress comes in baby steps.
Calliope returns
For those of you who are familiar with the dog, Calliope, that I have featured in a previous painting, you will be happy to know that he is making his return in the next several weeks! So stay tuned. The sketch for the painting is done and there have been some tweeks here and there. I still need to attend to a couple of details such as spending much of the last couple of nights working out "light" issues.
When I'm satisfied with the progress of the painting, I will begin to post it as it develops.
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