Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Our opening reception for the Paint out

The reception turned out just perfect, tons of food, wine and music. Everyone arrived and the awards started at 7:00pm. I was honored to have won 3rd place with my pastel of the oranges at Citrus Park. I also was again surprised and excited to have my painting selected to receive the purchase award.  PAAR has an award where they purchase a painting to keep in the archives representing PAAR and the paint outs representing each year, so my painting will be this years purchase! Here are some pictures of the evening, most of my pictures didn't turn out. The lighting was a big factor but user error also contributed. I am the giant smile in this first photo, could it be any worse, I hate photos. I had some friends who came to support me which was so nice! All in all, I feel like this was my night! We were tempted to go to Vegas right after I then won a drawing for a book of the Fox Theater! I am sure people thought I was stealing things from the museum as I was leaving with my arms full of goodies!





7 comments:

Bridget Hunter said...

Congratulations. You did so well - but very well deserved. If I was you I'd be thrilled.

Liz Steel said...

congrats Desiree!!! I am not surprised - it is a stunning painting!! YAY! So excited for you!

vivien said...

what a fantastic night :>) well done! and well deserved

Marilyn Fromherz said...

This is wonderful! I love all your work and you are so deserving of every award and sale you get. The feeling of elation is hanging with both of us.

Desiree's Designs said...

Thanks everyone! It was an amazing night, so many people talking to me and congratulating me. I said thank you so many time I was hoarse by the end of the night. The art work was all really amazing, I don't know how judges choose!

Eleana said...

Great job Desiree, miss you....

Joan Tavolott said...

Congratulations!!!! It is great to see you get selected.

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