2007 Earth Artist Award

This past Tuesday I was surprised to find a box in the mailbox addressed to me from Bluegrass Pride. If you go back several entries here you'll see a picture and some information on a rain barrel I painted for their Artistic Rain Barrel program. This award, 2007 Earth Artist Award, is in recognition for my efforts. At least I'm guessing that's what it's for... I never knew there was such an award and there was no letter/note enclosed with the award... I'm delighted to have received it and I'm really glad so many liked my barrel.

Rooster project

I had to take a break from the Last Supper paintings to work on another project. I've been commissioned to paint 7 very large oil paintings of a rooster for a client. They are all to be on 3' x 4' canvases. The first one has to be in California for a conference on September 10. So... I received the commission on Aug 20, received payment on Aug 23, and started painting the first rooster. Sunday, Sept 2, I considered him done, and sent a digital image of him to the client. I'm very happy to report he's delighted with the first rooster! Now I have some time to complete the remaining 6 - not due till Jan/Feb 2008. Here's a picture of the first rooster.