Pastels U.S.A. 2010

"Coastal colors of Cambria" - 11x14 plein air pastel.

Me with the Ampersand Award ribbon, at the Pastels U.S.A. Show in Los Gatos, CA.

"Eucalyptus morning Shadows" winner of the Ampersand Award, at the Pastels U.S.A. - 24th Annual Juried International Exhibition, at the Art Museum of Los Gatos, CA. Show will be up until July 9, 2010.

"Foggy morning at Cambria" 2nd painting in the Pastels U.S.A. show.

What a great show, I am so very honored to be among the artists represented at this very prestigious show. The show and reception were at the Art Museum of Los Gatos on Sunday June 13th. What a beautiful show and all of the 150 paintings were absolutely gorgeous, I am so much in awe that I am among such great artists. My friend Lilli Miles and I drove up to Los Gatos on Sat., and were meet by my little brother Dan who drove over from Granite Bay to participate in my moment of recognition at the reception. It was such a great day.!! After the reception and award ceremony was over, we started towards home via highway 1, and stayed the night at Cambria at a beautiful hotel right across from the beach. In the morning I got up, and walked across the street and painted the above painting before leaving for home on Monday afternoon. What a great weekend. Thank you Lilli and Dan for being a part of this memorable weekend with me. If anyone is in the area, you must stop by and see the show, as it is a must see show. The show will be up until July 9, 2010.