First Place Award for the Showcase Exhibit

Last night was the opening reception for the Hidden in the Hills Showcase.  

I strolled through the show, sipping lemon water, meeting the guests and artists and enjoying the autumn Sonoran Desert air – let in by the doors open to the terrace.  It\’s a good feeling to get out from the studio and enjoy what other artists are creating.

The guests were called to attention by the Town Mayor, Vincent Francia, who opens with a lovely nod to the arts and proceeds to call the winners of the show.  He calls my name for First Place.  

So I won an award.  The biggest one for the exhibit – and I almost didn\’t enter the show.  

It\’s easy to let opportunities go by.  This season, I stated that I would say \”yes\” to opportunities and do the work to engage in them.  I\’m grateful that this opportunity said yes back.

Two paintings in the show: Effervesce and Dungarees