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 Sally was one of about 12 guests that had the courage to learn the "Smudge". Several ladies showed up especially to learn.
A total of about 30-50 people attended the demonstration, enjoyed the refreshments and viewed the art. A great day was had by all!
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Many thanks to the South Valleys Library, Kathy Berndt and staff. Plus all of my fabulously wonderful students who shared their works in the show: Justine Anderson, Cindy Oberlander, Sherry Hunter, Vivian Olds, and Helaine Greenberg It would not have been the same with out all of you. Sincerely! I contacted the South Valleys Library 2 years ago to hold an exhibit of "Oil Pastel Smudge" during Artown. (www.renoisartown.com) It was well worth the 2 year wait. I have some fabulous students joining me in this exhibit showing their interpretation of this exciting technique using a self made template and working in positive & negative shapes. JUSTINE ANDERSON HELAINE GREENBERG SHERRY HUNTER CINDY OBERLANDER VIVIAN OLDS It would not be the same showing without these wonderful artist's taking the Oil Pastel Smudge technique that I am sharing, to another level. Much thanks to all of you. 
Sherry Hunter currently residing in Yuma Arizona, as she and her husband are retired and traveling, (in a cute little tiny adorable trailer, I might add) took a chance and entered her Smudge work in the Mountain Shadows Association's Annual Judged Fine Art Show. In taking a risk and putting herself and her art out there and up for judging she found herself walking away with a 1st Place Blue Ribbon in the category of Oil Pastels. Congratulation's Sherry! I am so proud and excited for you.  Individuals from as far away as Mapo-Gu KR, and Discovery Bay HK, and Remuera Auckland NZ, to Bloomington MN US, and Arlington MA US, to Escondido CA US. From Shelley ID US, and Olympia WA US, to McCullom Lake IL US, and Nogales AZ US, to Evansville IN US and even from my hometown Reno NV US plus, Richlands VA US , to Bristol WI US, including Upland CA US to Phoenix AR US.
How exciting is that, for me to be passionate about a technique and to see others from all over the globe find something in it as well. Here are some of the comments they made in a Questionaire which was handed out at the end of the workshop. Great Technique, Never seen it before “Awesome Beautiful” Love this technique! A great class. Very interesting and great for all ages. Awesome!!! It is a very easy technique to do, to achieve a great result. Really liked the technique. Awesome technique - I was looking for something different. Good for all ages. Really amazing and fun. Extremely innovative. Fun and different. New technique; easy. Really Inspiring. 
I was totally exhausted after the show and looking at how I was going to get everything I brought to the show back inside my little Rav 4, including the huge presentation grates, which I borrowed, and knew I would have to tie them to the top of my car to deliverer them back to my friend Sally's home. All the packing up came to a stop to announce the winners and at the end I heard my name. How exciting and a wonderful surprise! That perked me up, right away! I never expected it. I love when things like that happen. Totally unexpected! And honored.
My sincere thanks to Ahren Hertel and Megan Berner the Jurors. Christine Fey, Nettie Oliverio, Lisa Kornze, Sharon Spangler, Sandy Brown, the City of Reno, and the Reno Arts Commission. & Brad and Robin who helped me tie down the grates to the roof of my Rav. Vote "Oil Pastel Smudge" for City Art Purchase!I would appreciate it! |
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