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October 9, 2018 at 2:35 am #463129
I have been entering this Shirley Hannan Portrait Prize for many years- this is the first time I have been selected as a finalist.
From many thousands of entries- just 35 have been chosen.
these are the other finalists…
https://gallery.begavalley.nsw.gov.au/cp_themes/default/page.asp?p=DOC-IRX-62-55-37This is for realist portraits- very good prize money as well!
bethany
moderator in figures & portraits blogs: artbybethany life-presence
website www.bethanyart.com
My inspiration is art... because without art, we would just be stuck with reality. ~Daniel R. Lynch
October 9, 2018 at 9:30 am #709380Congratulations :thumbsup:
[FONT=Times New Roman]Diane Bazaldua, SSA
www.dianesartstudio.com
[FONT=Times New Roman]"Art should not be judged by the medium for which it is created (i.e., there is no "high" art or "low" art - it's just art). ---- Bill Watterson (creator of "Calvin & Hobbes")October 9, 2018 at 11:26 am #709385gorgeous!!!! love the light and composition and expression
congratulations!!!!!
October 9, 2018 at 5:58 pm #709367Thank you, Diane!
Thanks for the kind words, Mary!
bethany
moderator in figures & portraits blogs: artbybethany life-presence
website www.bethanyart.com
My inspiration is art... because without art, we would just be stuck with reality. ~Daniel R. Lynch
October 9, 2018 at 6:53 pm #709386Superb! Brava!
A great achievement, Bethany and very much deserved. This is a beautiful piece.
All the very best for the finals and who knows where this could lead?C&C always welcome.
Instagram harry.hamillOctober 9, 2018 at 9:05 pm #709362Superb painting and congratulations for the selection bethanyt…:clap:
[FONT=Century Gothic] When you are inspired.....dormant forces, capabilities and talents become alive-Patanjali.
October 9, 2018 at 10:59 pm #709383Well done and congratulations !!
Love the soft light and reflected light on her leg.
Also her gaze and the way it all melts into the background !:thumbsup:-KJ
My Website http://artnlife.wordpress.com/
October 10, 2018 at 2:25 am #709361October 10, 2018 at 5:42 am #709368Thanks so much, Harry! I am a winner for being selected for sure!
Thank you, Tanjore.
I appreciate you leaving such a considered comment, KJ.
Thank you, Connie!
bethany
moderator in figures & portraits blogs: artbybethany life-presence
website www.bethanyart.com
My inspiration is art... because without art, we would just be stuck with reality. ~Daniel R. Lynch
October 11, 2018 at 8:25 pm #709384I can see why —- congratulations ….love the range in values !!
[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Carol Sometime's failure is the opposite to success~ but sometimes failure can be the pathway to successOctober 12, 2018 at 1:20 pm #709391October 12, 2018 at 8:31 pm #709381It’s already a winner Bethany! Best of luck in the show-
Ken Tiessen
www.KenTiessenArt.com
Comments or Critiques welcomed...always!October 12, 2018 at 8:37 pm #709369Thank you, Carol!
Thanks, Anthony!
I appreciate the encouragement, Ken!
bethany
moderator in figures & portraits blogs: artbybethany life-presence
website www.bethanyart.com
My inspiration is art... because without art, we would just be stuck with reality. ~Daniel R. Lynch
October 14, 2018 at 2:14 pm #709366This is so beautiful and effortless Bethany. Congratulations!
[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]JoanOctober 14, 2018 at 9:40 pm #709358Fantastic and so well deserved, Bethany!
This is a stunning portrait!Cheers, Lauren
https://www.facebook.com/LaurenFosterMacLeod/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauren.fosterm/ -
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