Monday, October 10, 2011

Winner Announced and a Sunflower painting:)

Original watercolor on paper 4"x4"  $75 BUY NOW
 Hi Everyone,

I want to Thank You all so much for contributing some absolutely terrific titles.  If you came up with a title suggestion I put your name in the proverbial hat to win a set of mini-prints.  Using random.org, Linda Popple is the winner!!  Congratulations, and I'll be in contact with you to get your mailing address.  I plan on doing some more give-aways in the future so stay tuned:)

As I was saying, I got some terrific titles, and I'm thrilled because I am stashing them away to use on future paintings.  The title that I chose for the painting was "Preservation".  My hubby actually suggested it and I thought it was very fitting and went along with my other large jar painting title, "Anticipation".  Like I said I will be using some of the other titles, you guys are awesome!!!!

This week I have a 4"x4" painting.  The smallest I"v painted so far.  I"m gearing up for a Holiday Show and I want to have a variety of price points available.  So you will be seeing more of this these little guys:)

I have been so blessed this last week and half and I wanted to share with you some of my successes.
"Anticipation" original watercolor on paper 23.5 x 32 1st Place in the Louisiana Watercolor Society Crescent City Brewhouse Exhibit
"Apples in Candlewick" watercolor on paper 18 x 24 last year's 1st place winner and 3rd place winner in the Montgomery Art Guild Alabama National Fair Exhibit.
Last week I traveled to Louisiana to take part in Louisiana Watercolor Society's Crescent City Brewhouse Exhibit.  Last year this was my first exhibit I ever participated in and I placed 1st.  This year I feel like I've come full circle and I am ecstatic to say that I placed 1st again!  "Anticipation" is the painting that won.

I also was chosen as Dick Blick's feature artist for the month of October, how lucky does a girl get:)
"October Bounty" watercolor on paper 18 x 24 Honorable Mention in the Montgomery Art Guild Alabama National Fair
And if that was not enough I also took home 2 ribbons in the Montgomery Art Guild's Alabama National Fair Exhibit.  Third Place went to "Apples in Candlewick" and Honorable Mention went to "October Bounty"

It's been an exciting time!  I feel so fortunate and grateful!

See you Wednesday!

Carrie
Posted by Carrie Waller Watercolors at 7:00 AM
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16 comments:

  1. hmuxoOctober 10, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    First of all, Carrie...Congratulations on all these wonderful awards you've received. You deserve all of them...you're wonderful. And I love your Sunflower..its hard to believe this is only 4x4.!! Beautiful job!! and congratulations to Linda!..Preservation is perfect!

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  2. Evie KounavieOctober 10, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Please accept mine congratulations too!!! Wonderful works!!!

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  3. Crystal CookOctober 10, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Preservation is such an obviously great choice. :) And congrats to Linda, although I'm bummed that I didn't win. :( *Le sigh*

    I ADORE your new sunflower painting. There's a delicate movement to the petals that is stunning. :))))))

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  4. Studio at the FarmOctober 10, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    hurrah for all your good news, Carrie! And I appreciate your sunflower this AM, as it is bucketing rain here right now! :)

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  5. Isabel Pérez LimaOctober 10, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Congratulations,Carrie.A great works!.

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  6. RH CarpenterOctober 10, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Congratulations on these wonderful top awards!! I'm so happy when I see sold, strong work win prizes and your work is stunning.

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  7. RH CarpenterOctober 10, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Typed too quickly. I meant "solid, strong work" although it would be an extra bonus if they also sold :)

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  8. SarahOctober 10, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Congratulations Carrie, I love 'Anticipation' - its gorgeous! I have had trouble posting comments and wanted to thank you for posting my favorite quote last week - thanks for the bloggy support!! have a wonderful week! ;-)

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  9. Virginia FloydOctober 10, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Carrie, I'm so happy for all these awards you are receiving! So well deserved! All these paintings are fabulous! And the Dick Blick feature artist! Fabulous!

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  10. Linda PoppleOctober 10, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    WOW!! Congratulations to you, Carrie!! Well deserved!! AND, congratulations to me for winning the mini prints! I am soooo excited and pleased. I can't wait to see them!!! :-D

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  11. http://www.onpainting.wordpress.comOctober 10, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Like your painting a lot and am awestruck by your patience. Or maybe you can paint this difficult stuff fast.

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  12. Kara K. BigdaOctober 11, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Congratulations Carrie on all your awards and as a Dick Blick featured artist . . . that's awesome! It's so nice when hard work is acknowledged. Good luck getting ready for your holiday show. And great title - "Preservation" is perfect . . . bravo to your hubby! :)

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  13. Diane HoeptnerOctober 11, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Fantastic news, Carrie!! Congratulations on your award winning paintings, LOVE to hear your good news. --and yay for Linda, couldn't have happened to a more wonderful blogger!!!

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  14. suzanneberryOctober 11, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS CARRIE!! i'm giving you a standing ovation golf clap. they're always so tasteful. WOW, seriously, it's so gratifying to see someone of your superior ability receieve so much well deserved recognition! you must be so pleased. your work is among my favorite online. and congrats on being featured by dick blick! i buy everything from them! so glad to see they have perfect taste in artists!! wow, what a wonderful post. and great name choice! still clapping! BRAVO my friend!!!

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  15. Alvin RichardOctober 14, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Congratulations Carrie, what fantastic news and deservingly so. Anticipation and Apple are among my very favorite of yours. BRAVO!

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  16. Jeremy PearseOctober 14, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Carrie, I'm not surprised as they are beautiful paintings. Congratulations!!!!

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