I was notified a few months ago that one of my paintings was chosen for the Blick autumn/fall catalogue .... the big surprise was that I didn't even know that I was being considered! I was told that it was a choice between twenty other artists, living and dead, so they went for someone in between ;-)Well, finally, here it is and I must say a big thank you to Stephen Swayne of Blick who actually put forward my work for consideration and is always a great source of encouragement.
While I am thanking people, I would also like to thank my sister in law, Sheila, because if not for her support and continuous encouragement I would not have made it this far ............ thanks sis :-)
congratulations! it's been a long time coming .... it's good to have good people around you :)
ReplyDeleteI am proud to have a copy of this catalog! I show it to my friends and say, Look at this incredibly gifted artist I know! (Maybe I should send it off to France for your signature.) The orange is stunningly beautiful. Yes, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Paul! That's great news.
ReplyDeletegreat news indeed. A little of that kind of thing keeps us from being near that dead zone. LOL.
ReplyDeleteI'll hold on to my copy and you can come by Wyoming and autograph it for me Paul.
Congratulations.
Bravo Paul and so very well deserved.
ReplyDeleteHooray!
ReplyDeleteThe cover looks great, Paul!
I'm glad they picked a living artist too!
(~_^)
-Dean
Big congratulations, Paul! The cover looks awesome and you deserve the recognition.
ReplyDeleteCongrats. This is wonderful! You work looks great on the cover. (currently mine is still undercover...)
ReplyDeleteI just received my Blick catalog today, and the first thing I did was look to see who did the beautiful painting on the cover, and then went to the computer to look you up. I love your artwork!! Gorgeous gorgeous fruit!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Paul! I just got mine yesterday, and everyone's right --your work looks beautiful on the cover (and in all of their ads).
ReplyDeleteGood of you to thank your sister-in-law. It's a tough road without the encouragement and support of family and friends.
When I received my Blick catalog, I was totally amazed on the front cover painting and was curious to know who the painter was. Your paintings amaze me. I went to check on them on the website - so inspirational! I'm glad that I found you through the catalog and congratulations to you. Keep up the fabulous work!
ReplyDeleteHi Paul,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations.
That's a good example that quality does pay and an incentive for artists to continue to pursue their goals.
Take care,
José
Congratulations on your cover! It's absolutely beautiful. I was awed with it and wasn't sure if it was the most perfectly composed photo I'd seen or a realist painting - happy to find out it's the latter. That's magnificent!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. It's always reaffirming when you are sought out as one of the best. Doubt is a terrible thing. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.
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