Thursday, June 04, 2009

"Cocky", and an art award

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"Cocky", 8x10, oil on canvas, (Note: Click on the photo to see a close up of the texture.)

I was thrilled with how quickly this one came together for me. I used leftovers on my palette to 'smear' in the background, and I think it gave a cohesive look to the entire painting. Don't ya just love when that happens? This was painted with palette knife only, and has lots of juicy texture.

Last weekend I received an award for my painting, "Colle Verde Vineyard" at the Venice Art Center's Spring all-media exhibit.


That's me far left standing next to Juror Susan J. Klein. Klein's work has been exhibited internationally and has garnered numerous awards and honors, most notably the selection of one of her paintings to adorn the American Embassy in Rome as part of the Art in Embassies program directed by the American Department of State.

I was thrilled to have been chosen to receive an award in this competitive exhibit!

Here's the painting "Colle Verde Vineyard" displayed with ribbon. I normally don't buy black frames, but in this case, it complimented the piece beautifully!

If you would like to purchase "Cocky", please contact Lorica Artworks at (978)470-1829.



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3 comments:

Dean H. said...

Beautiful paintings, Maryanne! Love your color choices and application!
Congrats on the award!

Elizabeth Blaylock said...

Hey Maryanne,
Love the rooster! I have enjoyed looking at all your work. You deserve that award!!

Janet Bludau Fine Art said...

Great strokes and color on this rooster. I am enjoying perusing your blog this morning.