"Peace on Earth"

Oil

2008

18x24

Due to popular demand the painting

"Sour Grannies" has been duplicated

and is now up for sale again. If you are

interested please

email me or call.

picasso@pclnet.net

On April 16,

I was awarded first place for

the "People's Choice" Award

at Calhoun College

for my painting,

"Steal Birth".

I was also award an additional award for most votes

for my paintings over all.

IT has been an exciting month.

Whoooo HOOO!!!

"WHOO RAH!!!!!"

April 3, 2008 was definetely a "WHOO RAH!!!" day.

First and for most, I have been married to my wonderful husband, David for 26 years.

Second of all, came as a big surprise.

April 3rd was the official opening of the

2008 Student Art Show

at Calhoun Community College, Decatur, AL.

They had over 200 entries.

They announced the awards in order from the merits awards first (which they had several).

Sophie Henkeil, one of my art students was awarded a merit award for her India ink wash drawing.

Also my" partner in crime" in art class,(friend), Jayne Schmidt received a merit award.

Congrats!

Then the eighth place up to the second place was announced.

Then the first place and the top award, which is Nathaniel Nelson Award and is the highest honor.

Yesterday was a surprisingly great moment for me

as I heard my name announced to receive the honor of the Nathaniel Nelson Award.

The award was for all of my works as a whole.

My professor announced it was the first year that the artwork competing ,

actually competed against each other

was by the same artist.

It was a great day....but still doesn't compare to twenty six years ago....

I feel very blessed. and honored...and doubtful that I deserved such an honor.

It is still kinda all surreal at this time.....

The "Presidental Award "and" People Choice Awards" will be announced next week.