"Apple Blossums"
One of my favorite memories in my watercolor journey was taking a watercolor class with a wonderful teacher. She is no longer with us, but the year I spent in her class changed my perception and improved my skills.
She encouraged me to enter several of my painting in the Stanislaus County Fair. I was leary of doing it but with her persuation I did enter three, the above Apple Blossums, My Autum Wolf, and The Girl in the White Dress.
To my amazement, I took 1st place on all three, and Best of Show for the Apple Blossums.
You never know unless you try!!! This was in the catagory of Senior Watercolor Artists.
The proof is in the pudding. I had forgotten I saved the ribbons!
Absolutely Beautiful...congratulations on these blue ribbons. I wish, I wish, I wish that I knew how to watercolor. This kind of talent amazes me and truthfully, I have tried learning on my own...just didn't do very good. I love this!!
ReplyDeleteIt's not an easy art form. I had been on my own until that waterclass, and that really changed how I perceived and applied what I learned. I'm still learning and see how limited my painting are when seeing other watercolor artists. Thanks for you encouragement.
DeleteWanda no wonder you came first wow!
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine. It was a truly fun and exciting experience.
DeleteSimply Mah-va- luss ... HaHa. I do love your art work and you deserved those ribbons for sure. Probably tomorrow I will update on Dave.. Prayers were definitely answered and he is on his way to recovery. PTL
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Oh so glad to hear Dave is doing better. Thanks for all your encouragment over the years.
DeleteYour watercolor paintings are beautiful! I am not surprised you won those blue ribbons at the fair!
ReplyDeleteWanda, you are talented! Beautiful picture and well deserved ribbons.
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