Deb Ward, GWS, OWS, PWS, WSI - WATERCOLOR/WATER MEDIA - My passion is teaching adult “beginners”. Weekly classes in my home; workshops; classes for Cincinnati Recreation Commission. My work is nationally recognized and published - see “Featured” on my sidebar. I’m a Signature Member of Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana state Watercolor Societies, Cincinnati Art Club, past-President of Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society. Contact info below under “Class Information”

Saturday, April 24, 2010

. . . AND WIN SOME MORE!!! GEORGIA WATERCOLOR SOCIETY NATIONAL EXHIBITION

I received a really nice call the other night – my painting “Blue Pitcher and Pears on Lace” won the Sam Flax Award at the Georgia Watercolor Society National Exhibition!
I consider any award in a national show an honor!

13 comments:

Christiane Kingsley said...

Congratulations, Deb. It is indeed quite an honor! Although, this painting is so beautiful that it deserves a lot more awards.

Ann Buckner said...

A huge Congratulations Deb! Love the light and shadow play in this one. Wish I were a mouse on the wall at your workshop.

laura said...

Congratulations! The award is well deserved--the painting is beautiful and masterful! The light and color are stunning; and I love the reflection in the pitcher. I always admire your lace too!

Nancy Goldman said...

Congratulations on your well deserved win. This is a beautiful painting. I wish I could see it up close to study how you painted that lace. Wow!

Vicki Greene said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you. You worked hard on this one and it paid off. You go girl!

Ginny Stiles said...

I LOVE this paining Deb. CONGRATS. I am SO SO excited for you. Can I have your autograph?

Cindi said...

congratulations friend... they knew a winner when they saw it..

way to go!!! awesome painting!!.

debwardart said...

Thanks Christiane, Laura, Nancy, Vicki, Ginny and Cindi!
Ann - our mice usually stay on the floors, but you would be a welcome addition to our mouse population anyway!
Ginny - you know, if you buy the painting you will have a two-fer - a painting and an autograph!!!(LOL)

Gaylynn said...

Congratulations!!! I love, love, love this painting! I soooo happy for you!

Lisa Walsh said...

Congrats, Deb! It's a beautiful piece, and the accolades are very well deserved!

debwardart said...

Thanks Gaylynn and Lisa!

Chris Beck said...

Hey Deb!! Excellent news!! I've been out of touch for weeks, but what a delight to see this AND the guild news too!! Both paintings are super!!

Had to laugh at your description of your husband as taste tester -- sounds like somebody I know!! ;-D

debwardart said...

Thanks Chris - I sometimes think all husbands were cut from the same cloth!!! Good to hear from you!