Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Pastels USA Award

I had two paintings accepted into Pastels USA, the 24th annual international open exhibition for the Pastel Society of the West Coast.  The exhibit is being held at the Art Museum of Los Gatos from June 3 to July 9, 2010, and was juried by Richard McKinley.

I found out this morning that my painting "Old Friend" received the Colorfin LCC award!



"Old Friend"
12" x 19.5"
Soft Pastel on Pastelmat


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26 comments:

Sandy Byers said...

Congratulations, Kari! I LOVE this piece. I have from the first moment I saw it.

Dana Cooper said...

This is a winner on every level, Kari, congratulations!!

Kari Tirrell said...

Thanks, Sandy & Dana! :)

LAUREN COLE ABRAMS said...

How thrilling, congratulations...but then you know how I feel about this series of dogs you are doing...wonderful!

Kari Tirrell said...

Thanks, Lauren! You were right, as usual. :)

Roby Baer said...

CONGRATULATIONS Kari!!! Job very well done! I'm so extremely proud of you... keep the awards coming!

Kari Tirrell said...

Thanks, Roby!

Amanda Makepeace said...

Congrats!! :D

You are featured in this week's EBSQ Friday Five!

Nancy Goldman said...

Congratulations Kari. I can see why it won an award. It's beautiful.

Unknown said...

Congratulations! What a beautiful pastel piece. You've really captured a feeling.

Kari Tirrell said...

Thank you Amanda, Nancy & Blenda! :)

Paintings by Irit Bourla said...

WOW!
Both pieces are beautiful.
Looks more like a photo to me.
Amazing!

Kari Tirrell said...

Thanks, Irit! I'm glad you like it. :)

Crystal Cook said...

Congratulations! You have done a truly outstanding job. This sweet dog looks soulfull! :)

Kari Tirrell said...

Thank you, Crystal!

artbyakiko said...

Congratulations, Kari!! It's absolutely beautiful. Great work!!

L.Holm said...

Congratulations, Kari. This is a phenomenal work. Beautifully painted, and emotionally powerful.

Kari Tirrell said...

Thank you Akiko & Liz. I appreciate the kind comments and I'm glad you like the painting! :)

smellyrhinostudio said...

Fantastic! I just love this, and my favorite subject; dogs!

Kari Tirrell said...

Thank you, Rebecca. I'm glad you like it!

Vern Schwarz said...

Congratulations Kari, this piece is so beautiful. You are a very deserving winner.

hmuxo said...

Congratulations! What beautiful paintings! I looked at them so many times. Each time I liked it more. You are so talented. I am looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future.

SUSAN RODEN said...

Congratulations Kari! Wonderful work.

Kari Tirrell said...

Thanks, Vern, Hilda & Susan!

Cindy Ellison said...

Absolutely stunning ... such talent!

Kari Tirrell said...

Thank you, Cindy!