Fair Entries

"Frizzle Chicken" - Colored Pencil 8" x 10"

I can't believe it's nearly Western Washington Fair time again. As I have for the past 11 years or so, I entered artwork which was juried in to the Fine Art Show. I drew "Frizzle Chicken" for this year's special category, birds. I struggled for HOURS trying to develop the shadows and nearly gave up. I do like the result so I'm glad I persisted.



"Jersey Wooley" - Colored Pencil 3" x 3"

 I entered these two miniatures which you may have seen on previous posts. I sold "Jersey Wooley" on the spot to one of the people who help out with the show every year when I dropped it off. My second miniature entry, "Venetian Window Kittens" won an Honorable Mention!

"Venetian Window Kittens"- Colored Pencil 3" x 3"



Lauren

It's been awhile since I posted any artwork.  I've been working on a few miniatures for upcoming shows. This colored pencil drawing of Lauren measures 2 1/2" x 2 1/2".  Sometimes it seems the smaller the artwork the longer it takes.

Bird's Eye View-Jersey Wooly Rabbit

I like taking pictures looking down on animals, or of people and animals with their backs to you, unaware of your presence, deep in thought or conversation. Me, just observing a private moment.

This colored pencil 4" x 4" miniature, Bird's Eye View-Jersey Wooly Rabbit, took second place in the second annual Small Works, Big Presents juried show sponsored by the White River Valley Museum in Auburn last Fall. The jurors commented, "A common subject portrayed from an interesting angle, expert pencil work, color balance as well as a good framing choice make this sophisticatedly cute Jersey Rabbit a top award winner.  The uncommon angle abstracts the artwork, causing the viewer take a closer look and study the small details of this small artwork.  In a society that values big, this small work shows that good things do come in small packages."

Meticulous Groomer- Award Winner!!

Update:

Meticulous Groomer won a sponsor award, one of 12 awards given. I found out late last night. I was ecstatic! It gave me goosebumps and I nearly cried.

I entered two miniatures in the 18th Annual Juried International Miniature Show at the Parklane Gallery in Kirkland, and was fortunate to have both accepted.  This is Clovis grooming himself, something he does so well, a 4" x 4" in colored pencil. My other entry posted below, Side by Side, is also colored pencil and measures 1 1/4" x 2 1/4".

There are 408 miniatures in this show.  I've included a link to the gallery if you are interested in seeing them.  The intricacy is amazing in some of these tiny works of art, many probably smaller than this one of Clovis. My two entries can be seen in thumbnail panel 18.

http://www.parklanegallery.com/miniatures2010/index.htm

or http://www.parklanegallery.com/