Sunday, February 13, 2011

Richeson 75 Small Works Show

Sidewalk Shadow                                                      
8" x 10"                                                                   
Oil on board                                                               
$195. 00 + $10. s/h                                                    
(This just got in to another show, so it's temporarily on hold.)


Faucet Shadow
8" x 10" 
Oil on cradled panel
$195.  + $10. s/h

This weekend was the opening of the show "Smallworks" at the Richeson 75 Gallery in Kimberly, Wisconsin.  I am thrilled that two of my paintings, Sidewalk Shadow and Faucet Shadow were juried as "Meritorious Entry" and will be included in the book published for the competition. 

And, a Happy Valentines Day to all of you.

29 comments:

LindaHunt said...

Congratulations, Pam!! These are very nice paintings. I love the color and composion.

Autumn Leaves said...

I love them both!

Denise Rose said...

Congrats Pam! I love both of these also. Shadows are always so interesting to me.

Linda Nickles said...

Congratulations on your recent success, Pam! Your paintings are beautiful . . . especially love the Shadows.

Debbi Smith Rourke said...

Wow - congratulations!! I am not surprised. These are both wonderful works and I especially love the sidewalk shadows paintings. Very memorable. Happy Valentine's to you too!!

Pam Holnback said...

Linda, thank you. Shadows really create a composition.

Thank you so much Sherry.

Denise, Thanks. Yes. Shadows can become the star to the piece.

Thank you Linda. So appreciate the words.

Debbi, As always, thank you! Hope you guys enjoy today.

Thank you Crystal!

Cathyann, thank you! I can't wait to get the book!

Carrie Waller Watercolors said...

Congratulations!!! They are both fabulous:)

Nancy Van Blaricom said...

Congratulations!
These are really nice and the shadows were handled beautifully, they really make the paintings pop.

Stephanie Berry said...

Congratulations! I like both paintings. The daffodils are so cheerful!

martinealison said...

Magnifique!
Une belle note d'optimisme dans cette première peinture avec cette connotation printanière... Beau travail.
Bisous

Lori Bonanni said...

Beautiful colors and such a strong sense of light!

Kathryn Townsend said...

Congratulations, Pam! This is a wonderful painting--so right there, and the other one is dynamic also.

Pam Holnback said...

Carrie, thank you so much!!

Thank you Nancy, Both of these pieces are as much about the shadow as the object.

Stephanie, Thanks. I cant wait for spring and more daffodils!


Merci beaucoup Martine!

Lori, thank you. It was great that there was such strong natural light those days. I din't have to push it!

Thank you Kathryn!!

Unknown said...

Congratulations, Pam! These are both fabulous paintings. You really captured interesting shadows and painted them beautifully!

David Westerfield said...

Along with everyone else: I love the sidewalk shadows. Great abstract quality.

jsicignano2.blogspot.com said...

Amazing work Pam. Great shadows, love the use of color and tones.

carol morgan carmichael said...

Love both of these Pam. Great color and light!

Anonymous said...

Congrats Pam! That is wonderful and very well deserved. I especially like the warmth I feel from Sidewalk Shadow! Guess I'm looking forward to spring.

~ Kathleen

Pam Holnback said...

Joy, Thank you so much. It was the shadows that drew me to both of these pieces.

Thank you so much David!

Joan and Carol, Thank you! The color and light was right there in front of me! All I had to do was put it down.

Thank you Kathleen, I'm looking forward to spring, too!

Bridget Hunter said...

I'm not at all surprised these were given awards. I always like your unusual compositions and the way you apply the paint.

Ruth Andre said...

Congratulations on the show. Love this painting.

Nancy B. Hartley said...

Pam, congratulations, what great news! I love the shadows on the sidewalk!

Unknown said...

Congratulations Pam! That is fabulous!

Carol Nelson said...

Congrats, Pam, on the recognition for these two excellent high-impact paintings! Woo Hoo!!!

Pam Holnback said...

Bridget, thank you so much!

Thank you Ruth.

Nancy, Thank you for your constant support!

Thanks Natalie.!

Carol, Thanks. I'm thrilled!

Karen Martin Sampson said...

Congratulations! Very nice work and I look forward to seeing more.

Marian Fortunati said...

Congratulations!!!

They are both wonderful ... subjects and execution!!

Mary Sheehan Winn said...

I love both of these, particularly the fence and daffodils. WoW!

Pam Holnback said...

Karen, Thank you so much! I would be thrilled if you saw more winners!

Thank you so much Marian!

Mary, Thank you. I, too, really like the sidewalk piece. It was one of those where the piece was just right there in front of me!