I was pleased to received the following:

Congratulations! Your painting, "Vineyard Summer", was selected as part of the FAV15% (jury's favorite 15% of the entries) in the January 2012 BoldBrush Painting competition.

This painting was also juried into "Pastels USA" sponsored by the Pastel Society of the West Coast, an organization where I am a Signature Member. The show will be held in Morro Bay this year at the Morro Bay Art Center from May 21 through June 23. A reception will be held on Sunday, May 27 from 1:30 to 3:30.