I found out yesterday that I was awarded a prize for this painting in the Mayor's Invitational. It's a large painting (36x36) and it was it ever fun to paint! I remember hearing
Charles Sovek say in an interview that he loved to paint in Acrylics (in addition to oil) because he liked the idea of being aligned with "materials of his own time". Acrylics were first made available (mostly) in the early 1960's and, of course, they handle very differently from oils. I think I agree with Sovek....that it is great to paint with both oils and acrylics. (Well, Sovek could paint in everything, including watercolor).
This painting is now on display in the
Keizer Civic Center for one year and I also have another painting in the
Keizer Chamber of Commerce.
Painting: Celeste Bergin,
The Way Home, Acrylic on 36x36 gallery wrap canvas (Winner Third Place)
P.S. I went for a walk this evening and loved how the Monastery looked in twilight..isn't it impressive? :)
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25 comments:
Thanks for showing us the winner. As usual your work is always enjoyable to see. I can see why it won a prize. Good going Celeste! Congrats!
Hi Celeste,
so woundedrful to hear the good news!
Congratulatioins! Is a nice pantinging, with painted colored feelings!!!
Congratulations, Celeste! Your painting is a wonderful work of joyful colors. (The photo of the monastery is definitely cool - thanks for including it in your post.)
Great news Celeste! Love the color in this one...it screams happiness!
Congratulations! Wonderful painting, not to be ignored, that's for sure!
I still love all the glorious colors of this piece and the angles and lines just appeal to that left side of my brain. Congratulations on the award, my friend! And yes, that monastery looks beautiful at dusk...the lights inside take on an orange cast more than yellow...
This is such a bright, cheerful painting. Love your color choices and the loose brush stokes. Congratulations!
Hi,Celeste,
Congra~~~~ts!!! You deserve it. This work makes me think of a picture book illustration.
Cheers,Sadami
remaind me al little to "the blaue reiter" very powerfull
Congrats Celeste, a lovely painting! Your photo of the monastery could be the subject for another in a similar vein don't you think?
Beautiful.Work
Have a Happy V-Day
Congratulations, I can see why this painting was chosen. Gorgeous colors!
Certainly well deserved...congratulations!
Congratulations! I agree with everyone - well deserved :-). Great colors and composition.
what a happy piece...full of self-confidence and inner-glow!
Love the color and whimsy of this painting, Celeste! Congratulations.
Congratulations Celeste!
I love this painting! so bold and fresh. Love the colors. it's wonderful and you deserved the award--YAY! also so glad the workshop went well even if you didn't have all the right paints. Can't wait to see what you learned in your paintings to come!
Hi Celeste,
Congratulations! I just hope your Hubby takes you out to an appropriately expensive restaurant tonight to celebrate your success and Valentine's Day.
Well Done!
Sincerely,
Gary.
This is delightful! I think acrylics are a strangely joyous medium. This is a fine example! You deserve the prize.
why didn't I see this post.
this is great.
Well, congrats!
Acrylics are super versatile and learning to love them pays off!
Have a great Weds!
kudos! i like this one a lot
LOVE your painting! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Yay, Celeste! What a great acknowledgement of such a fine work of art! Acrylics rock!!!
-Don
I love it! I wish I had painted it :)
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