2011 6x6 Show--My First Placing

As usual I had about twenty pieces planned for this show--about 5 got started and only 1 got completely finished, a watercolor of a bird that I had painted during the summer.

Black-Capped Chickadee

 And, what do you know, I actually won my very first placing! Second out of over 150 paintings!

Second Place

At the time my painting hadn't sold yet, but I haven't had an opportunity to check since then. Honestly, the generous prize money was more than I could have asked for.

Now that I've won second in a show, I suppose my next goal should be first place. Better watch out for me next year!