Both of these paintings were rejected from the Oil Painters of America national show, 2010....I guess everybody couldn't get in?? 2500+ entries....200 or so selected. I'll keep trying...still pouting for now. I'm a new member so this was my first attempt. I understand they also have regional shows. I advise young artists all the time not to take things like this personally. Getting in a show or winning a prize usually comes down to a decision made by one person on one day...another day, another person and who knows, you might take home the blue ribbon. What are you going to do with a bunch of blue ribbons anyway? Well, it does feel good to win one every once in a while:)
Shown: The Lonely Road 24x36 and Open Book 24x30. Both are for sale...a sale would ease that sting a bit...
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I like these very much and yes it does help alot to get to get positive results once in a while. Rejection is part of the game unfortunately. Don't let it get you down just get back to the drawing board and keep going.
Thank you Anita...nice words! Too busy to dwell on it!
I really like these two. And you know what I say about ribbons and recognition -- I like a ribbon hanging by my work -- but I love that little red dot that means sold!
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