Monday, April 6, 2009

Indian Wells Arts Festival First Place

"Heaven is a '57" won first place for watercolor at this weekend's Indian Wells Arts Festival. I was so thrilled. It couldn't have been a more perfect weekend. Beautiful weather, beautiful setting, fantastic music and food.... lots of friends and well-wishers dropping by to say hello...not to mention sales :-} One of the best times of my life. Will be a great memory for years to come.
Thank you to all who made it possible.
Don’t forget to vote for the ’57 Chevy in the American Artist watercolor competition. I only need 230 votes to get to first place! Go to http://watercolor.americanartistcompetitions.com/bin/Rate?image_id=1005400035

14 comments:

L.Holm said...

Congratulations, Diane! Well-deserved.
Liz

Paintings by Irit Bourla said...

What a feeling...I am so very happy for you and I feel like I won too by voting for you from 3 diff computers yes 3 diff names...Yeeppee!
Congratulations! This piece is beautiful.They made a perfect choice.

Paintings by Irit Bourla said...

I sent one earlier but it didnt go through.
Congratulations. It is a beautiful piece.The voters made a great choice.

Doris Joa said...

Congratulations Diane. Well deserved. This painting is absolutely fantastic. It seems that you have had a wonderful time - I am so happy for you!!!

Diane Morgan said...

Thanks Doris, I've been reading the ArtColony blog, but haven't had time to comment on all the great new paintings. I'm totally exhausted today. Haven't even unloaded the car yet.

Diane Morgan said...

Thank you Irit. You're so clever :-} You're vote is for a different competition...the American Artist magazine. The votes won't be tabulated til April 15th. Keeping fingers crossed!

Diane Morgan said...

Thanks Liz. It was such a fantastic weekend. Words cannot describe.

Edward Burton said...

Congratulations, Diane! That is really great news!

mollie jones said...

Wow Diane, what a wonderful show for you and what a wonderful honor to get a Best of Show. May I also say...You Look Marvelous...to quote Billy Crystal. I've voted twice for your Chevy on my e-mail accts. Yours is the BEST.

Diane Morgan said...

Thank you Mollie! I only need 230 votes to beat number one :-} Yikes that's a lot of votes.

Diane Morgan said...

Thank you, Ed. Yes it was fantastic news. I wasn't expecting anything and they came around with the big blue ribbon. Smiling from ear to ear :-}

Vernita Hoyt said...

Congratulations, Diane! Your painting really deserved Best of Show. It's great! I voted for your painting on the American Artist site. Hope you win there, too. Nita

Diane Morgan said...

Thanks, Nita. Boy, I don't check in for a couple days and the ArtColony just goes crazy with pron:-}

Dana Cooper said...

Diane, congratulations on a great show, awards AND sales...WOW!
Your site looked great, very professional...!