Saturday, October 9, 2010

Exhibition Success

"Apples in Candlewick" ( I think that may be the 3rd title for this one)  My 1st place painting.
This week has been a chaotic week.  We headed off for Baton Rouge where my in-laws live last Sunday.  On Monday Brian and I head out to New Orleans to drop off my art at the Crescent City Brewhouse located at the French Quarter.  Drop off was at 9 a.m.  I was so nervous about my first exhibit that I forgot my paperwork.  I was so scattered I couldn't even remember the names of my paintings, in fact I wrote the wrong title down for my Apple painting.  It was fun to watch everyone's work pouring in that morning and I have to say it was beautiful.  I went home glad that is was delivered and just happy that I had participated in my first show. I'll back up for a minute and tell you that the week prior I was a mess.  I was doubting myself and while trying to scramble and get everything matted and framed I was thinking is this some hobby gone horribly awry.  Do you have those moments of doubt?  I know I sure do.  So anyway getting my art there was a relief and I was glad that I pushed myself to participate.  Thursday night was the reception.  Brian and I once again headed to New Orleans to the Brewhouse.  The reception was terrific, the food was great and the venue was just magical for an exhibit.  The reception was from 5-7 and when 6:30 rolled around I didn't think that they were going to announce winners, but just about that time they started announcing the awards.  Since I'm the new kid on the block and there was such amazing art there I was thrilled just to participate, so you can imagine my surprise when they announced my name as the 1st place winner.  I am so happy and grateful, it was just the validation and motivation that I needed at this point.  A fabulous perk to winning is that they will have my painting as the home page for the Louisiana Watercolor Society.    I am ecstatic about my first success and I am more motivated than ever.  I can't wait to delve into my next painting.

Carrie

24 comments:

  1. You go, girl! Your painting is fabulous, and you deserved to win!

    I think we all know about the doubts and negative voices in our heads. Have you seen the commercial where the woman is cooking and there's a guy following her around telling her negative things? We've all got one!

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  2. What an AWESOME story Carrie! I am so glad you entered the contest, too. You are so incredibly talented it doesn't surprise me you won 1st place!!! Keep up with your journey. BTW, you are the 1st person I know who has ever kept their New Year's Resolution! I'm so excited for you.... can't wait to hear about more entries into exhibits!!! ;-)

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  3. I need to tell you to read a wonderful book "Art & Fear" - I think the two go hand in hand.
    pve

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  4. Congratulations! How wonderful for you. Your painting is just lovely.

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  5. Carrie, you work is so awesome, never doubt your talent. Congratulations and a big hug from this old gal.

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  6. You deserve it Carrie, your watercolors are original, intense and magnificent!
    I wish you many of the other successes.

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  7. Congratulations Carrie. I'm not surprised that it received 1st place. It's beautiful. It sounds like this award came at the perfect time for you.

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  8. wow..congrats... your art is so wonderful...keep it up...love those apple paintings...



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  9. felicidades Carrie, enhorabuena y adelante.
    Saludos, jose.

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  10. Congratulations! What a wonderful story!!

    xo
    E+J

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  11. That is SO awesome, Carrie! Very well-deserved as your painting is amazing.

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  12. CONGRATULATIONS CARRIE!!!! You certainly deserve it. All of your paintings are absolutely awesome!

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  13. Congrats Carrie, I'm not surprised by your award as it's a lovely painting!

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  14. I am so happy for you, Carrie. You have such an eye for colors and groupings. Now you have an award as proof of what all your friends have always known. Everyone has doubts about their talents and wonders whether they are good enough. The trick is to remember things like this that validate your abilities and boost your confidence. You can always look at your paintings and get a great little burst of confidence from knowing how much we all love them. Everyone I show them to thinks they are incredible. You are very talented, not only as an artist, but as a mother and wife. And most importantly, you are the world's best Hand and Foot partner! Miss you guys.

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  15. Congrats Carrie!! That's just SO awesome! :) And you look so happy!!

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  16. Thanks everyone, we've been in Orlando and had limited internet, so I wasn't able to thank each of you properly. It's great to have so many comments and words of encouragement. I appreciate every single one of them:)

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  17. Congratulations Carrie, I am not surprised because this painting is stunning as I commented earlier when you first posted it. These type of moments in life does add a bit of a spark to motivate yourself to pursue this further, richly deserved.

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  18. Congratulations, DARLING picture! I can't wait to see new work from you Carrie.

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  19. Saw your name on Virginia Floyd's blog and am visiting for the first time. Your paintings are just incredible! Your skill is amazing and also your unique subject/composition. I was particularly touched by your commentary when you were framing and struck by self-doubt. It's a common state for me, so it was gratifying to see that it happens to someone with your amazing talent. Thanks for sharing your state of mind.

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  20. Congratulations Carrie! This painting is a real stunner and the award is well deserved. The thing that always grabs me in a painting is the light and you captured it beautifully, along with the gorgeous transparency of the glass. Oh and the apples are totally edible!
    Well done!

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  21. Congratulations Carrie, Your work is beautiful and your award is well earned.

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