Wednesday, July 23, 2008

American Artist Self Portrait Competition


Back in February, I entered my painting in American Artist Magazine's Self-Portrait Competition - and I got word yesterday, from the managing editor that I was chosen as a finalist. The article and the winning entries will be published in the October issue. How cool is that?

Update ~ I did not make the final cut after all, but looking at the work that did, I can only be extremely proud that I was considered in the final round.


31 comments:

  1. Fantastic news! The Sep issue came last week, so only days to go.

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  2. That is very cool!!! You deserve it. You are a great artist!!!

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  3. Congratulations!! I love your paintings and your painting style.

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  4. First of all I have not been on my computer lately and in catching up I saw that Jack had a bad report. I am keeping him in my prayers.
    Your self-portrait is wonderful. You really are so talented.

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  5. Congratulations! Very cool!!
    p.s. ~ hope Jack is resting easy and having a good day.

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  6. That is really cool! Congratulations!

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  7. So very cool, indeed! I remember when you posted this painting originally and loved it then. Keeping my fingers crossed for you....

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  8. Excellent news - congratulations!
    It's a wonderful self portrait!

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  9. Congratulations! Very engaging self portrait. So beautifully done. Can't wait to see the article.

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  10. Awesome - well, that one is sooo good, it has to win! Congratulations!

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  11. Congratulations! You certainly deserve it. I love looking at your blog to see the latest painting. Your style is exciting!

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  12. Bravo! Looking forward to seeing that issue and I'm sure your prizewinning painting. Good luck!

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  13. It's pretty darn cool! Congratulations!

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  14. Congratulations. It was a winner when you first posted it.

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  15. Way cool!!
    You are unequivically a finalist to all of us!!

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  16. Brilliant news Karin. I love the brush beind the ear!

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  17. wonderful. You deserve it. You're one of the best.

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  18. Congrats Karin - it is a wonderfully executed piece. Good luck,
    Faye

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  19. Great news Karin! You should be proud as there is a lot of competition there. My entry didn't fair quite so well.;) They are going to critique one of my paintings though.

    Good luck!

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  20. Very cool, and so is your portrait. Very strong!

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  21. Karin, When you first posted this self-portrait a few months ago, I had chills up my spine, it was that good! And I immediately thought to myself, she should enter this in the Smithsonsian's National Portrait Gallery Portrait Competition. Please consider doing so, and of course, congratulations on becoming a finalist of the American Artist Magazine's competition. I am so happy for you! Good luck!

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  22. Most excellent! Can't wait to read all about it. Lots of light in your eyes...well done as per you-usual.
    Nina

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  23. Beautiful Karin...congrats on becoming a finalist in the American Artist Competition!!!
    LOVE your painting style...I am mostly a palette knife painter (or enjoy that method the most) and also entered - will keep on trying.
    I like Carol Marine's work also and follow you both along with Justin C. of the Daily Painters. My web site is www.lisazook.com if you wish to take a look...I work full time so I am only able to get one painting completed per every week to two weeks (right now) and have 2 galleries representing me in the Michigan, Ohio area. - Lisa

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  24. Fantastic, absolutely well deserved, achievement, your portrait is frigging awesome! But then so is every single painting you do, you inspire me to keep painting.

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  25. CONGRATULATIONS! Even if you don't look like I imagined. LOL

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