I'm thrilled to announce that my artwork Symbiosis won First Place in the San Clemente Art Gallery Winter Judged Show, Mixed Media category.
I'm also very happy that River Odyssey was juried into "Explore This! 8", the Colored Pencil Society of America's online exhibition. This annual exhibition, which opens on February 1st and runs until January 31st, 2013, is for colored pencil artwork that includes some element or technique that is unacceptable for the International Exhibition. This permits artists to experiment with various mediums and surfaces as well as three-dimensional, collage and relief artworks.
I have just uploaded a slide show of River Pebbles, No. 1 to Icarus Art's YouTube Channel. You can view it below.
19 comments
Lisa Hetrick
January 16, 2012
The transformation of River Odyssey is absolutely stunning. Congratulations on being selected for first place.
Ester Roi
January 16, 2012
Thank you, Lisa, for your kind words and for visiting!
Debbi Friedman
January 16, 2012
Hooray Ester! I’m so happy for you and your awards are so well deserved!
Ester Roi
January 16, 2012
Thank you, Debbi! You’re a sweet friend!
Jill
January 17, 2012
Not to nitpick, but aren’t these dates wrong? “February 1st and runs until January 31st, 2012” Just curious :)
Ester Roi
January 17, 2012
Hi Jill, I know what you mean. I should have specified that this an online exhibition that will be posted on the CPSA website for about a year, until the next “Explore This”. :)
Jill
January 17, 2012
Oh okay :)
Lynn Rank
January 17, 2012
Ester,
Congratualations!!!
By hook or by crook I will see you next Tuesday, 10am
Can’t wait!!!
Lynn
Theresa
January 17, 2012
Wonderful art ... as usual! Congratulations Ester.
Ester Roi
January 17, 2012
Thank you, Lynn! See you Tuesday!
Ester Roi
January 17, 2012
Thank you, Theresa!
Ester Roi
January 18, 2012
Oops, Jill, I guess my brain still thinks it’s 2011. The right ending date is January 31, 2013. Thanks for pointing it out! I’ll make the correction.
Jill
January 18, 2012
You’re very welcome Ester. :)
Sherri VanSchaick
January 18, 2012
Ester, So happy for you. I know how much effort you put into each of your works. They are all beautifully rendered, each deserving of an award. My best, Sherri
Ester Roi
January 18, 2012
Thank you, Sherri! I really appreciate your thoughtful comment.
Teresa Mallen
January 20, 2012
Congratulations Ester on your award and the exhibition acceptance! Both so well deserved.
How fun is that youtube video - looks soooooo easy, all done in under 40 secs. LOL Seriously though, I know it can be a bit of a nuisance to stop working to take so many photos as a piece progresses. Good job!
Ester Roi
January 20, 2012
Thank you, Teresa! Isn’t it amazing how a youtube video can make things look so easy and quick? Pure magic!
Kendra Ferreira
January 23, 2012
Congratulations on the awards, Ester! I like the YouTube slide show!
Ester Roi
January 23, 2012
Thank you, Kendra! I’m glad you like the slide show!