The Awards Reception

I went to the awards reception for the Pastels USA Open Exhibitions.  I got there 1-1/2 hour early, and while the museum was still open.  So I got to see this art museum for the first time, as well as our show. 

Before I go into our show, I just want to mention what a lovely art museum the Haggin Museum in Stockton, California is!!!!  They have many galleries with very beautiful art - some old master type, some victorian California history type, and galleries of special shows, like ours.  One of the special shows that I enjoyed very much was the Fairy Tale Art - Illustrations from Children's Books.  I saw some amazing and beautiful original illustrations that were submitted to publishers for books.  I'll have to google them and see if they are still in print - they would be lovely to add to my small collection of children's literature books.

Back to our show - It was a beautiful show and many talented artists.  I am soooo inspired!  I saw several of my teachers there - two of which had entered gorgeous paintings and won awards - Kim Lordier and Terri Ford - and it was fun visiting with them.  I also saw my friend, Kathryn Hall, and I am sooooo proud of her - she was awarded Signature Status!

Here are some pictures from the event:

me and my painting (lower)

Kathy & award

program

Wow - my painting in the program!

page showing those with awards - Kim's on top

awards - Terri's top left