I appreciate all the congratulations I've been getting - I honestly couldn't grasp it until I saw it with my own eyes. I got my copy today. Yay. I was awarded Finalist in the International Artist Magazine's People & Figures Competition. They chose a painting I had done this past August, titled 'Walk Through'. You can read the copy here, on my website.
This is a lesson on self-doubt too. I entered nine paintings in the competition last year - and I placed as a Finalist - which blew my mind. When it came up again this year, I said to myself 'they wouldn't pick me again - I couldn't be that lucky'. As the clock was ticking down the days to enter, I got closer to just jumping in. So I did. And I couldn't be more proud. Don't doubt yourself - when you can acknowledge you've worked hard to get where you are - today - take some gutsy chances. You never know where it'll lead.
27 comments:
Congratulations. Well deserved!
Congratulations. I was just at the book store and saw it. Let's see how many other mags give you props.
Well done, Karin. Your work is just wonderful and well deserving of the award. I will rush out immediately (well, in the morning) and buy the magazine.
I agree with the others, well done and well deserved, Karen. I have you on my Reader to keep up with A PAINTING TODAY. I love the ones that show your people viewing paintings, especially.
annie
Let me chime in, Congratulations! I'm so proud of you, you work so hard!
Congratulations, Karen! No doubt about it, your work is excellent. Can't wait to get my copy of the magazine.
Congratulations, Karen. That body of work that includes other bodies of work ... a strong concept, very much worth the exploring.
Congratulations!!! So exciting and well deserved!
Karin,
Greatly deserved! Nice article and so interesting to read about your 'process.' Sounds so second nature with having your mother's set of eyes, moving you towards imagery. But your own drive, amazing talent
AND inspired dedication have resulted in lots of well-deserved recognition.
Bravo! Job well done! :-) Nina
Luck has nothing to do with it - your work is outstanding. Congratulations - I'll be looking out for that issue over here.
Excellent as usual! Keep it up!
Congratulations! Can't wait to get a copy......Your hard work is paying off. Happy Thanksgiving!
Congratulations. You deserve it!
Way to go!
Hard work and consistency pays off in the final product. You deserve it! And a lesson in overcoming fear/apprehension to boot!
They like you, they really, really like you! (and we do, too!)
(Apologies to Sally Field)
Holy@#$% I can just hear your reaction when you found out!
Way to go girl!
Wow! Congrats Karin! This is so well deserved!
WOW...
Impressive painting and very impressive article!! Should SHOULD be proud...
I love the subject matter as well as the loose lovely, style!!
Many congratulations Karin !
Congratulations! You deserve it!
SWEET!!!!!
Wonderful Karin. It must feel so great to be at this point in your career. You are living the dream and you deserve to be.
I ran out and bought the magazine. :-)
Great!
Karin...what a wonderful accomplishment ~ congratulations!
Karin, you're awesome and you deserve the praise for your work ethic and as one person said keeping us "engaged."
You Rock
Congratulations! Excellent!
Wow, Karin, what WONDERFUL news! Congratulations!!
Hi Karin!
I recognized your work/style when I saw it!
Congrats on your selection!
Cindy
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