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Monday, April 28, 2008

I did it!

Avon Boat
Neocolor II and colored pencil on pastel board
12 x 6 inches
©2007 by Ann Thompson Nemcosky

I wasn't planning on putting up another post today but because I received a bit of news in the mail this afternoon I couldn't wait to share. You may recall that one of my art goals for 2008 was to enter six exhibitions. Just enter. I had absolutely no expectations of actually being accepted, I just wanted to begin the process this year. And today I found out that this piece, Avon Boat, has been accepted into the Associated Artists of Southport 28th July National Exhibition. I'd better do some framing now!

But first I must get this house cleaned up. We have family coming to town to see Kiddo dance in two big dance performances this weekend. She will be a swan, in Swan Lake of course, for one of the shows. Seeing her dance on stage always makes me want to cry. Do moms ever grow out of that?
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31 comments:

  1. Dana S. WhitneyApril 28, 2008 at 10:47 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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  2. Margaret McCarthy HuntApril 28, 2008 at 10:49 PM

    WOOOHOOO congratulations...amazing boat and that water...well truly amazing water

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  3. The Word IllustratedApril 29, 2008 at 1:32 AM

    A big Congratulations to you!! I thought this was a photo. Better grab your tissue and enjoy the swan dance

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  4. Margaret AnnApril 29, 2008 at 2:30 AM

    Congrats! Enjoy your tears...they are of joy! :)

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  5. Anita DaviesApril 29, 2008 at 3:43 AM

    Congratulations...Fabulous news!
    I hope you'll manage some sketches of your Daughter in her Swan Lake atire.

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  6. ChristieApril 29, 2008 at 4:42 AM

    That's great news -- and a lovely boat!

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  7. SharonApril 29, 2008 at 6:21 AM

    What wonderful painting and great news. Congratulations. (And no, I haven't gotten over that crying stage regarding watching kids perform - I've just transferred it to my granddaughter...now I get teary when she sings her sweet little songs for me)

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  8. RitaApril 29, 2008 at 6:43 AM

    Congrats Ann! I can see why that piece got in, it's very well done and the composition is excellent.
    Way to go!

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  9. AlanApril 29, 2008 at 9:01 AM

    congratulations. enjoy the experience.

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  10. hbedrosianApril 29, 2008 at 9:10 AM

    Congratulations, Ann!

    I love the perspective and the colors in this piece. I can see why it was selected!

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  11. Jennifer LawsonApril 29, 2008 at 10:24 AM

    Congratulations. I can see why your beautiful drawing was selected.

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  12. Rose WeltyApril 29, 2008 at 1:44 PM

    Well done Ann! So happy for you.

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  13. SandyApril 29, 2008 at 1:51 PM

    BIGGGGG Congratulations, Sooooo Fabulous!!! and that painting is Fabulous!!! And NO you will never outgrow crying with pride!! Have a fun weekend and celebrate!

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  14. Kasie @ ~The Art of Life~April 29, 2008 at 2:44 PM

    Congrats!!! Yay!!
    It's a beautiful piece. :)

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  15. Laura FrankstoneApril 29, 2008 at 3:24 PM

    Congratulations, Ann! This is a beautiful drawing!

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  16. Jennifer RoseApril 29, 2008 at 3:49 PM

    Congrats!!

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  17. Laurel NeustadterApril 29, 2008 at 6:12 PM

    Congratulations! The painting is wonderful.

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  18. FRANKYEApril 29, 2008 at 10:51 PM

    Many Congratulations on your good fortune! The Avon Boat is beautiful and deserves to be in a show. I want to respond to your comment about watching your daughter dance. My grandson is in ballet and I have cried at every performance since he was 8 or 9 years old. Now that he is 15 years old, I can't keep up with all his shows, but I can count on a thrill each time I see him perform.

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  19. Belinda LindhardtApril 30, 2008 at 1:22 AM

    Congratulations Ann that is FANTASTIC!

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  20. seesueApril 30, 2008 at 1:30 AM

    Love the boat. Love that you've been accepted, believe that they've chosen well. Agree that watching our babies will always touch our hearts. I was a blubbering fool when my two DD's danced an intricate duet, jazz-ballet.

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  21. GenxsterApril 30, 2008 at 2:46 AM

    WOW! CONGRATS! That's great news Ann. I am so pleased for you! I love how you did the water. It's such a cool painting.

    I just tagged you. I know you're busy, so don't feel obligated.

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  22. AnonymousApril 30, 2008 at 8:53 AM

    Congratulations! This is a perfect example of the good things that can happen when we put ourselves out there.

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  23. Mary RogersApril 30, 2008 at 12:35 PM

    Congratulations! I'm not surprised, your work is always beautiful!

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  24. TerriMay 3, 2008 at 1:27 PM

    Congratulations! This definitely deserved to be picked. You did a great job on it. I bet your work will be picked for even more exhibitions in the future now. I don't think moms ever stop crying over their kids. Hopefully they are mostly happy tears though. I hope the shows go well for her.

    p.s Sophie is our new dogs name

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  25. TerriMay 3, 2008 at 1:27 PM

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  26. DeeMay 3, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    Hot digidy dog!!! Fantastic! Super nice colored pencil work. You go girl!!

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  27. UnknownMay 5, 2008 at 7:46 PM

    Congratulations Ann! Acceptances are always more fun than rejections!

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  28. AnnMay 6, 2008 at 1:39 PM

    Wow! I am overwhelmed with all the kind comments! Thanks everyone:)

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  29. E-JMay 6, 2008 at 6:58 PM

    Belated congratulations! That water is superb.

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  30. AlisonMay 6, 2008 at 10:45 PM

    Oh, congratulations - it's a lovely piece

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  31. Sherry Pierce ThurnerMay 9, 2008 at 3:08 PM

    Let me add my congratulations. Your painting is beautiful, and I'm pleased to see an entry in colored pencil/

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