When the news came of my award I was so surpised but happy, happy, happy. These things tend to make one more determined to work harder and improve your work. I was very sorry that I could not attend the reception as know that it is always a great event . I also would have liked to meet some of the other artists. I feel like I know a lot of them even though we have not met in person.
I picked wonderful peonies from my friend Louise's garden and a few from mine yesterday . I have set up a still life with them and worked this afternoon. They are so gorgeous and smell heavenly. I will post photos later.


The Award was from the Western Art Collector (full page add)
Thanks Women Artist of the west. go to the website and see all the wonderful paintings. My buddy Louise has a beautiful painting in the show. www.waow.org