Before ending 2009, an artist friend of mine (check out her blog...Art by Kathy Michels) told me of a contest the Kakkis Foundation was having for artists with rare diseases. Having Fibromyalgia, I entered the contest with three of my watercolor paintings.
Never expecting to win...I received an email in February that I was a Special Merit Winner. I won a cool Flip video camera!
As an emerging watercolor artist, this highlighted my journey. (may not seem like much, but it was truly a blessing from God...affirming the gift he has chose for me. And being able to document my life with my new hubby)
The painting, which I titled "Grandma's Honeymoon" is a black and white watercolor of my grandma overlooking Niagra Falls on her second honeymoon. My grandfather's brother and wife are also in the painting. (Grandpa was taking the photo) I color washed over Grandma to ensure her focus and priority.
Congratulations on your win Holly! This is such a beautiful painting. Your work is awesome! You have just grown so much as an artist in 2009 I can't wait to see what 2010 brings.
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