Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Splash 14: Best of Watercolor Winner


"Meana"


I had the most exciting email yesterday informing me my painting, "Meana" had been selected for Northlight books, Splash 14 "Light and Color".  I have long been a fan of the Splash series of watercolor books having a fair number in my collection, frequently admiring the wonderful paintings and absorbing all the different techniques. Seeing all the beautiful paintings is so inspirational to me and very helpful in propelling my own work in new directions. I dreamt that one day i too would have a painting published in this way.  It seemed unlikely, as i had entered a few times before without success. Not this time! 

If you would like to see who will be included in the Splash 14 edition you can go here to the 



20 comments:

  1. Oh congrats Ross! I'm so happy for you. :)) And the painting is beautiful. So glad you got in.

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  2. What an honor. The painting is wonderful. A well-deserved award!

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  3. This is awesome! I love the perspective. I can't wait to see it in print.

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  4. Thank you ladies for your visits and comments. I do appreciate you coming by. Now i shall go have a wee look at what you all are up to. See you soon!

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  5. All hail, Ross!
    I love North Light books - and now I know a pukka artist. North Light saying you're good is the pinnacle to me!
    Can I have your autograph? :)

    Blessings
    xx

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    1. Thanks so much Pat. Of course you can have an autograph. I am telling my close friends they have to book an appointment through my manager to see me now. He he! That be my wife of course. Oh, it is all such fun. Now i have to make another painting though. The work continues. Gotta love art. It is a great way to spend our time isn't it? By for now and thanks for dropping by.

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  6. Congrats Ross. well deserved of course, the painting is awesome!

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    1. Hello Padmaja! Thank you for your confidence. It is special for sure when one is recognized in such a way. I am still quite beside myself, but know i must pick up the brush again soon. There is no stopping and much to learn. I hope to not ever be able to say, "There, that is it, i have finally arrived". We must keep going forward and trying new things.
      Have a wonderful day and thanks for coming by.

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  7. Best wishes, Ross! Enjoy! Enjoy!

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    1. Hi Kris. Thank you for your well wishes. I am enjoying and still trying to paint something else! Sheesh! I'm sitting in the studio staring at the walls. Smile! it will happen in time i know and have yet to come back to earth. Now i must see what you have been painting. By for now!

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  8. Thanks Ron. It was a nice surprise.

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  9. Ross!!
    It was so good to hear from you!!
    My heart was deeply touched by your comments on the blog a few days ago. Thank You :) I think God knows how to orchestrate such things..... and it was a privilege and an honor to be the "first comment" to your blog. Your work is eye candy my friend. You have such a gift.
    I looked for you on Facebook, but couldn't find if you had a page there?? Thank you also for your encouragement on the photography. I am addicted to this craft!! lol
    Blessings to you, Anni

    PS Your sweet Bella and our Gabriele ( a white boxer) look like twins!!

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  10. AND Congratulations on Splash 14!!! :) That is sOoo awesome......

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    1. Thank you Anni. So nice to re-connect! I forgot you had a white boxer. They are so special aren't they? Gotta love them...

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  11. Wow, Ross. You are now internationally famous! I am so excited for you! You are my hero!

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    1. Thanks so much Christiane. It is very exciting for sure, but i realize now i must paint another, better, bigger, faster, .... etc. Smile! This journey continues and i am so inspired daily by all the courageous artist souls out there, working hard each day at their craft. Yourself included. Thank you for all your encouragement Christiane.

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  12. I'm so happy for you Ross. Meana deserves to be immortalized!

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  13. I appreciate your visit and I often drop in on your blog for a little look and to be inspired. Thank you for sharing your art in this way Nancy. "Meana" by the way was named after my mother-in-law. She asked me if i thought of her as a cow! I assured her that my image of cows is one of beauty, and of thanksgiving. They give us so much and are so lovely, just like her. She thought that to be okay then.

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