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Old 05-31-2012, 09:19 PM
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And the Winner is (#2) Soakerfest Warrior Cohorts

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Title: And the Winner is (#2) Soakerfest Warrior Cohorts
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Still catching up with a few older pieces here. Tonight I was awarded "Best Use of Colour" at the Oshawa (Ontario) Art Association annual juried show. Here's the piece, the presentation and me with the painting to show scale.

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Old 05-31-2012, 09:25 PM
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Re: And the Winner is (#2) Soakerfest Warrior Cohorts

Did a little better last year at this show, winning First in Oils, Second in Oils and Best in Show (for first piece). They were: 1. High Falls Figures, 2011, oil on canvas, 36" x 36"; and 2. Highway 115 View, 2012, oil on canvas, 32" x 40"



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Re: And the Winner is (#2) Soakerfest Warrior Cohorts

Congratulations on all your accomplishmets! They are well deserved. I really love your use of colour, and the sense of depth and space in your work. I especially like the Highway 115 View!
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Re: And the Winner is (#2) Soakerfest Warrior Cohorts

OMG, Allan! That painting is wonderful (should have been 1st!). Congratulations on all three. Just beautiful.
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Re: And the Winner is (#2) Soakerfest Warrior Cohorts

high falls figures is my favorite of your works i think
stellar job of course on the water fight, incredible amount of work, and your trees are always beautiful.
yeah, congrats, well earned and deserved!

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Re: And the Winner is (#2) Soakerfest Warrior Cohorts

Those are great! Really like your unique subject matter.
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Re: And the Winner is (#2) Soakerfest Warrior Cohorts

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Re: And the Winner is (#2) Soakerfest Warrior Cohorts

All are wonderful but the tree gets my nod.
Recognition is well deserved.
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Re: And the Winner is (#2) Soakerfest Warrior Cohorts

I love the soakerfest, what a colourful playful and lively subject! Great expanse of fun and energy in it, wish I had you patience to attempt such a complex and large work. Awesome Allan, I love it! Big congrats from me too!!!! =))
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Beautiful work! So much detail work on Soakerfest, love them all! Congrats!
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Re: And the Winner is (#2) Soakerfest Warrior Cohorts

Way to GO!! Congrats on all three!
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You're a great artist! Congratulations!
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Thanks, everyone! I appreciate all the positive feedback. Cheers!
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