Florida painter, Everglades, Marco Island, artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

5/22/09

Award, Peaceful, daily painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Peaceful
6" x 6" (15.3cm x 15.3cm)
acrylic on Panel
$120 with FREE shipping and handling in the US
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What a nice time we had at the artist's Tabletalk luncheon yesterday. There were eleven of us, which is great for this time of year, and as always the conversation was lively and inspiring. We start by going around the table and telling about our art month--struggles, joys, and rewards, talk about an art subject through lunch and end with "show and tell" or a request for critique. It's not a hard and fast schedule, but has developed as a way to be sure that everyone has a chance to share what they'd like. I hope everyone goes away as energized as I do!

Got a really nice surprise in the mail yesterday. My painting "Family Outing" entered in the National Association of Women Artists annual exhibition received the Dorothy Seligson Memorial Award for works on Canvas. It's only a small award, but means so much to me, particularly since the show is at the Salmagundi Club in New York City. If you're in the city before the end of the month, stop in and see the exhibition--and if you do, please take a photo of it hanging for me!
An artists work should come from the heart, and never for a potential award, but when it happens its a wonderful affirmation that some else likes the work, too.

3 comments:

carol l mckenna said...

JoAnn ~ your work is lovely & I hear wonderful things about Marco Island ~ Cesareo & David of the Cabot Cinema in Beverly (Magic Show) have winter place there ~ Oh, I am sooo thrilled to connect with you again & that you doing such wonderful work!

Sue Smith said...

Congratulations on your Award! Well deserved. Yes, we all paint from the heart, most of the time, but awards are validation from peers we respect. Can't beat that.

Jo-Ann Sanborn said...

Carol. It is fun to be in touch again. Love your colorful characters, too.

Thanks, Sue. Surprised me totally, but I'm still delighted!

Also thanks to those who wrote me directly!

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