Category Archives: award

“Heart of San Pedro” in Artists Magazine

Posted on April 10, 2024 by admin

I’m thrilled and honored to announce that “Heart of San Pedro” is one of the 10 works selected for the annual “Artists Over 60” competition. The scratchboard drawing, along with a write up about me is featured on pages 36 … Continue reading →

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“Let’s Go!” Receives Best in Show Award

Posted on May 7, 2018 by admin

It was a surprise and an honor to learn at the opening reception that “Let’s Go!” a scratchboard drawing of my friend’s dog, Fidget, received the Best in Show (Gold) Award in the Master’s (MSA) Division of the 2018 International Society … Continue reading →

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Award of Merit – California State Fair

Posted on August 12, 2017 by admin

“Diminutive Phoenix – Never Forget” received an Award of Merit in the 2017 California State Fair Fine Art Exhibit. This scratchboard drawing features a Brewer’s Blackbird and  portion of the crumpled beams of the 9-11 Memorial at the harbor in … Continue reading →

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“Safety” Wins Silver

Posted on March 16, 2017 by admin

I’m very grateful to Avril Thomas, the judge for the Master’s Division of the 6th Annual International Society of Scratchboard Artists‘ Exhibition in South Australia. She chose “Safety” to receive the “Silver Award” (Second Place). I’m also grateful to the buyer of … Continue reading →

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“Safety” Receives Silver Award

Posted on February 10, 2017 by admin

It’s a humbling honor to announce that “Safety”, my scratchboard drawing of a greyhound, received a Silver award (second place) in the Master’s division at the 2017 International Society of Scratchboard Artists’s Exhibition. Our Exhibition is full of exceptional works, … Continue reading →

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“Fresh Feathers” Awarded Second Place

Posted on October 20, 2016 by admin

“Fresh Feathers”, my drawing of a Shire draft horse’s legs, was awarded Second Place in the Miniature category at the 2016 Art at the Classic art show at the Draft Horse Classic.  I took the reference photo of the horse … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Crane Drawing – Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival

Posted on November 5, 2015 by admin

“Sandhill Crane”, a 2 3/4″ x 5″ scratchboard drawing, received Best in Show in the Fine Art division at the Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival. It also sold, so that makes me a very happy camper! My mixed media drawing of … Continue reading →

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“K9 Ronin” – Award of Excellence

Posted on July 15, 2015 by admin

The International Society of Scratchboard Artists‘ 4th Annual Juried Exhibition is in full swing and runs through July 26th. I traveled to Frederick, MD this weekend to see the show and attend the artists’ reception. Awards in the Master and … Continue reading →

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“Sleeping Patterns” Receives 1st Place

Posted on June 3, 2015 by admin

My scratchboard drawing of two tigers, “Sleeping Patterns” was awarded 1st place in the Mixed Media/Other division in the Placer Artists League 2015 Open Juried Show. Thanks to juror Waif Mullins for the award.

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Sandhill Crane Art

Posted on November 10, 2014 by admin

I’m happy to report that “Grassland Grace”, my scratchboard drawing of a Sandhill Crane won a third place in the Lodi Crane Festival’s art show and it also sold. Please read my blog post for the full story and to … Continue reading →

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