Monday 17 August 2015

You've got to be in it to win it!

On Saturday I entered the village show in Langcliffe (a gorgeous village right outside Settle, where I live). It was wonderful to see all the art, crafts, baking and produce that had been entered to be judged! I was particularly enamoured with a couple of felted wall hangings as well as another mixed media piece that was in the same class as one of my pieces.  

Anyway, before I get on to bragging about my wins!... I'd like to share with you this speedy sketch and watercolour painting of a Pheasant that I did yesterday. It is certainly no masterpiece, I just love playing around with watercolours!



This pheasant was drawn from a Paint My Photo reference photo by Gary Jones


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So, at the Langcliffe Village Show I won three 1st places and one 3rd place out of the 6 pieces I entered. There were some fabulous entries so I feel very proud! This is also the first time I've got out there and taken part in a local show and I very much enjoyed it!
  

Photo above, Left to Right: The Certificates & Rosettes relate to the following classes and pieces:

1st Place, Papercrafts
   
   
1st Place, Other Handicrafts
    
    
1st Place, Art Piece: Other Improvised Mediums
    
    
3rd Place, Art Piece: Other Improvised Mediums
    
    
The trophies relate to the overall group winners in the Art and Handicrafts categories.

        

So, I guess all I have left to say is: if you are shy like I am, don't be afraid to get out there into your local community and take part in events like this! It is certainly worth it!

xxSAMxx
    

3 comments:

  1. Hi Sam well done on your wins they were well deserved. I pheasant painting is fab too. Have a great week. Hugs Jackie

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  2. Wow, your works are just stunning (but I knew that because I have been checking out your blog!!). Huge congrats to you. The wood working is great, that's a hobby that my hubby enjoys.

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  3. Congratulations on your wins! So well deserved.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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