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Saturday, June 6, 2009

First prize Watercolor at the Santa Cruz Art League 79th Annual Statewide Exhibit of Contemporary Landscape Painters juried by Kevin MacPherson

October Afternoon, watercolor on arches, 14 x 21
My Painting " October Afternoon" just won 1st Prize Watercolor at the Santa Cruz Art League this afternoon. Kevin Macpherson was the juror for this 79th Annual Statewide Exhibition of Contemporary Landscape Painters titled "Irreplaceable Places" and I am thrilled! MacPherson is one of the leading landscape painters in the country. His book "Landscape Inside and Out " is one of those books I study again and again. Kevin MacPherson one of the country’s leading plein air painters, is highly respected among collectors and fellow artists alike. Past President of the Plein Air Painters of America, Kevin is a popular instructor, guest lecturer, and art jurer throughout the country and abroad. His website: http://www.kevinmacpherson.com/.

October Afternoon was painted in Danville ,started plein air and finished by glazing over to create darks later. It is Mt Diablo as seen from near Blackhawk. This show is very balanced and overall has a very high level of quality and variety. I have a second painting in it as well and will blog more about the rest of the exhibit next post.

7 comments:

Chris Beck said...

Congratulations, Robin!! Excellent news and a fabulous painting, as usual. I love the intense blues and reds in the foreground, played against the pale colors in the background.

Leenie said...

Congrats, superb work.

Unknown said...

WOW WOW WOW!!! What recognition for your awesome talent! Congratulations!

Unknown said...

Just discovered your blog as I found your painting of the eucalyptus tree - which I LOVE! Congratulations on the first prize, it's a beautiful painting.

Suzanne McDermott said...

Congratulations!!!

You deserve it — your work is unique and excellent in every way.

Connie Williams, California, USA said...

Hi Robin,
I had the pleasure of seeing your painting at the Artist's Reception. Just lovely! Congratulations on your First Place!

joanieART said...

Really awesome painting deserving of that award. And juried by no less than K MacPherson? You go, girl!!!