Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Winner in Sonoma!



 
   Artists Choice Award: "Valle De La Luna" (16x20) o/c

I've just returned from a week of painting in California, at the 10th Annual Sonoma Plein Air where I was fortunate to win their top honor of Artists Choice Award.  Each artist brought their best piece of the week to the Friday night gala held in the newly constructed "train barn" on John Lasseter's estate, the founder of Pixar Animation.  There were many excellent paintings on display and mine could have been easily passed over for many of them, but it was sure nice to be awarded validation from my peers...


 Silent Night, Sonoma (8x10)

The weather was warm in the mid-90's the first half of the week, but this years event also landed on the full moon, so the clear skies made an excellent opportunity for nocturnes (which many took advantage of).  

Saturday's show day was beautiful too, and sales were quite good considering the lingering economic slump.  Thanks again to my third time hosts, Bill & Bev Raaka, I had a wonderful stay and great time with artist friends painting in the beautiful wine country of central California.





6 comments:

  1. Beautiful work, Eric. Congratulations on the award.

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  2. That's awesome, man! Congrats. Those paintings are really cool. Would love to see more nocturnes from you if you've got 'em.

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  3. Great work and congratulations eric! Love seeing nocturnes.

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  4. Wonderful painting! Yeah, more nocturnes. Congrats!

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  5. A big Congratulations to you! Well deserved honor.

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  6. Congratulations on your award! I agree...well deserved!

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