I was asked by an artist friend if I was entering this year’s Armstrong County Folk Festival Art Show. My reply was I hadn’t thought much about entering. The very last day to submit the entry form found my form and entree fee in the mailbox. I entered four wildlife paintings for the show. (By the way, she won an award, also.)
I received an e-mail stating the above painting won the Best in Animal Award. I was surprised for wildlife art if often not accepted as other kinds of art.
I didn’t make it to the Folk Festival at all and only made it to show after it was completed to pick up the art. Another surprise! I immediately noticed the People’s Choice Award Ribbon on the painting. I told Laurie and we were both surprised.
An interesting part of this painting is I painted it way back in 1990 and in oil paints. I use water-based, acrylic paints almost inclusively today whenever I paint.
I was contacted from a fellow south of my home near Ligonier, Pennsylvania and he came to the house to obtain the art.
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