It as been a busy summer. Paint-outs in Spring, several shows in Texas and Louisiana have kept me somewhat busy, along with some additional work that must be done.
One of the shows I was honored to be juried into is the 55th Annual River Road Show, which is a National Juried Art Competition. This show is sponsored by the Art Guild of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Art Guild of Louisiana was happy to have as the Juror and Awards Judge Artist Calvin Liang. Calvin is a Master member of Oil Painters of America, Master member of American Impressionist Society, Signature member of California Art Club, Signature member of Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, and a Signature member of American Society of Marine Artists.
I was blessed to be awarded a 3rd Place Award for my painting “Windows of Heaven”, a 20 x 24 oil on canvas. One thing I appreciate about Calvin Liang is the comments he made for each of the pieces he selected for an award. Usually the artists never hear the thoughts of the competition judge, so it was refreshing to hear Calvin’s thoughts on why he chose the pieces he did. Thank you to the Art Guild of Louisiana and Calvin Liang! (see Video below)
The location of the painting “Windows of Heaven” is in a little town southwest of Fort Worth, Texas called Walnut Springs. I always loved the old silos and run down buildings I saw on our many trips through Walnut Springs. This painting captures a bit of an American that is fading away.
