I thought that I will give you a report on how Sunkyung, Charlotte, and I did at the recent art shows we entered.
We did not do so well in Sulphur, where the judge apparently did not like our works. None of us got any awards.
But in both Madill and Holdenville, all of us did well. Sunkyung especially. One of the ladies there told her that she 'stole the show.' Of course she had to explain what that meant to Sunkyung. Sunkyung won four ribbons and prize money, and sold one piece. With two possible sales pending. In Madill, she got four ribbons and prize money, and sold one painting.
How is that for a beginner painter?
Charlotte had four ribbons and some prize money from Madill; and three ribbons and prize money from Holdenville and sold one painting.
I collected five ribbons and prize money from Madill; and four ribbons and prize money from Holdenville.
We received enough money to cover entry fees, lunches, and travel (we don't really count what we spent on materials), with a little left over.
Skill and talent? We can't put a value on them now.
You know what they say - Starving artists!
But for us, the most important part is, it made us feel extremely good.
So for those of you who paint or do any handiwork. Enter shows. It is fun!
Don't be discouraged if you don't win. There is always a next time, a next town. A different judge?
Happy art making!
P.S. Sunkyung started painting in oil thirteen months ago.
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