Portrait Society of America Conference

I was not able to go to this year's PSOA conference in Atlanta. The event is always so inspiring and packed full of good ideas. I also love the new 6X9 mystery painting event. What a way to get great miniature art for a reasonable price by some well known and talented artists. Last year I purchased three. If I recall they were all painted by Competition finalists, a pretty exclusive group.

I was given this link from the Ambassador coordinator and think it is the best site to view if you were not able to go. www.underpaintings.blogspot.com/2011. Scroll down for PSOA postings.

Selected to Tour the Country

My painting "Carnations" was selected as one of 40-50 paintings to tour the U.S. as part of the Blossom competition finalists exhibition. I don't know all the locations, but they are all very impressive and so I'm just thrilled to be included. Please see the website for the competition and traveling exhibition: http://www.blossomartcompetition.com/

Sold Two Paintings at Art at the Mill

One of my favorite venues to exhibit is Art at the Mill in Millwood VA. There are two shows -- Spring and Fall. The show is held at the Burwell Morgan Mill, a beautiful old mill that is still working, mostly for tourist, but still grinding out corn meal.

The Spring show just wrapped up and I picked up the paintings today that did not sell. I was delighted however to find out that two of my paintings sold, Cherries study and Strawberries Study. I hope they went to the same person because I think they look good as a pair.

If you have not seen this show, you should take a look in the Fall. It is a great showcase for many talented artists. In addition the drive is beautiful. I went through Upperville, Middleburg and Aldie this time. I can't stop looking at the beautiful old houses and stone walls.