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Pink, Terrier Painting at The Art Show at the Dog Show

"Pink," 8" square, original painting in acrylic on canvasboard, all dressed up and ready for the prom (aka, the Art Show at the Dog Show).
 
"Pink" has been honored with Third Place in the Oil & Acrylic Painting division of the Art Show at the Dog Show.
 
The Art Show at the Dog Show is the only juried exhibition focusing solely on canine art, and as you may remember, I was beyond thrilled to have two paintings accepted this year. To have my work hanging in the esteemed company of these international artists and just participate in the exhibition is perk enough. To receive an award is icing on the cake.
 
I'd like to extend my thanks to the show organizers and the jurors.
 
Those of you in the Wichita Kansas area are welcome to stop by and view the show in it's entirety - it's open to the public (details on the website). If you are like me and can't make it there, the winning entries will be posted online in the coming days.
 
Happy weekend,
Kim

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  1. Congratulations!!!!
    That is wonderful news Kim!

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  2. Thanks, Lauren! This is specially nice as I've gotten more rejection letters than I care to think about from this show. Perseverance pays off in the end!!

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