I work for one of 58 community colleges in the North Carolina community college system. Each year the System Office (the hub and central office of these 58 colleges) seeks artwork from students, faculty and staff from all its colleges for display in their five story building and multiple conference rooms. (This building is often visited by legislators, public officials, as well as the general public.) Selections of displayed artwork represents each of the 58 colleges.
While I have no idea if any other artworks were selected from my college, I received notification yesterday that THIS painting -- MINE!!! -- was selected for display!!! I was thrilled to numbness!!!!
I didn't get home after all my meetings yesterday until almost 9:00 PM and I didn't read this notification until well after 10:00 PM .... so it took me a while to get to sleep!
I am so honored, especially for having my work displayed among my co-workers (many of whom haven't a clue that I began learning to paint and only know me as a plant person/grant WRITER!) ....
What an absolute surprise!
It is so sparkling and alive, this painting! No wonder it was selected! Congratulations, cara---you were rightly honored!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations LIN!!!! I couldn't be more pleased if it were me!! This is a fabulous painting and you deserve to be part of any exhibit!
ReplyDeleteShirley
Easy to see why - this is absolutely beautiful! Weirdly, I was driving by some trees like this yesterday and thinking how great they would look as a painting. I was right!!
ReplyDeleteLin - This is a beautiful painting. I love the brightness and clarity. Congratulations! This was worthy of a place in the exhibition.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! The color and shimmering quality are just gorgeous. Good job - it surely should be seen by eveyone.
ReplyDeleteMonette Satterfield
Oh Congratulations! I can see why they picked it... it is the light, sparkling through the painting. You captured it so well!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations -- see I told you you would be famous one day!!! This is the perfect one for them to select -- one of my special favorites!!! I am so happy and excited for you. This honor is so well deserved and your daily hard work has paid off. Onward and upward from here.
ReplyDeleteWarm congratulatory hugs,
Lorraine
I love all of your paintings and sketches, but this painting is my favorite. I don't know enough about art to tell you WHY I like it so much, but it pushes a lot of my buttons in a good way!
ReplyDeleteI hope you're able to see your work displayed along with all the others. I'd bet some of those will look like kindergarten refrigerator finger painting by comparison. :^) But I'm a bit biased.
Congratulations I glad you work for such smart people that they can pick out such great art. a beautiful painting Good job
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC Lin, and I am not surprised at all - your work is Stunning!!!!! Way to Go Girl!!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly gorgeous!!! You deserve the recognition!! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation's..... this is a wonderful painting. I feel autumn when I look at it. The lovely confetti like leaves on a fall day. I'm so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteNo surprise they picked one of your paintings. You do lovely work and it's about time someone outside of the Blogging Community sat up and took some notice.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! I feel very happy for you and hope you have many compliments as people recognize you as the artist.
Way to go!!!!
Good for you Lin! This tree is lovely. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Lin, you really deserve it!
ReplyDeleteThey knew what they were doing when they picked your painting to be included in the show. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I enjoying reading/ seeing your work displayed here and I'm excited for your opportunity to show!
ReplyDeleteGreat news! Now more people will know about your wonderful paintings!
ReplyDeleteNo wonder it was selected! Its beautiful! Wonderful work!
ReplyDeleteLin, many hugs and congratulations again! This is really wopnderful! And it's a great painting, your birches!
ReplyDeleteThis is STUNNING!!! Can't even begin to express how delighted I am for you!!!! This is GREAT news!!!
ReplyDeletecongrats Lin! your painting is fantastic! they made a smart choice
ReplyDeleteLin, this is a beautiful painting and well-deserving of the honor. Enjoy the notiriety...it is lovely. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteWhat Great news! Congratulations girl! Pleeeease show us photos of it hung in it's spot of honor when the time comes!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Lin!! And it is a beautiful painting, too!
ReplyDeleteGo LIN!!! This is great! It's a wonderful painting and a well deserved honor. You should be bustin' with happy right now!
ReplyDelete!!!CHEERS!!!
CONGRATULATIONS LIN!!!! Gosh, it gives me goosebumps for you. This is an absolutely gorgeous painting!!!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful Lin! This is a gorgeous painting. I'd love to know what size it is. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI can certainly see why!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
Many, many congratualtions Lin! It's a beautiful painting and a testament to your talent and dedication! Well done!
ReplyDeleteOf course it was selected! It's a beautiful painting and should be hanging in a public forum. Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteHow very exciting to hear this news Lin. This painting deserves to be on display. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful stand of trees captured by your talents...and now, captured by the selection committee. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteIndeed a beautiful, lively painting and its selection was a just reward for your persistent effort. Congratulations
ReplyDeleteCongrats! The painting is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnd so well deserved, Lin! This is a beautiful painting. It deserves to be seen by others.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely painting! I love the richness of the color and the texture of the tree trunks. What wonderful news for you!! Congratulations!
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