I am pleased to post that this painting, "Symphony of Light", watercolor on ivorine, was awarded a top honor at the Art Society of Florida’s 33rd annual exhibition – "Best Work by a Young Artist" (Best of Show for artists 35 or younger). This is the second time I have been given this award, which I am very honored for especially being that I am still a ‘20 something’.
It is quite an honor to have been given such high awards at both the MASF and MPSGS this year. Many thanks to both societies. As our elite miniature art exhibitions in the United States, each of them are surpassed by none. I greatly appreciate all that they do to preserve miniature art and it’s roots.
(Also, I want to post a congratulations to, Bonnie, for her award of "Best Animal" at the CPA International Miniature Exhibition in PA with her beautiful Asian leopard portrait. I am very proud of her. 
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November 24th, 2007 at 9:23 am
what is Ivorine
November 24th, 2007 at 11:40 am
Hi Patty,
Ivorine is a ivory substitute for artists to paint on. It comes in fairly large sheets, so artists can paint larger works on them as well. The surface is smooth and translucent – it gives an extra luminous effect to the finished painting.
You can read all about it here:
November 24th, 2007 at 3:23 pm
Hi Rebecca,
Congratulations again! A well deserved award for the beautiful work you do. I just love the light you achieve in your work!
November 24th, 2007 at 4:28 pm
Thank you, Barbara!
I really appreciate you saying that. …and I am very happy that you like it. Very nice of you to comment.
Thanks for stopping by!
March 21st, 2009 at 12:14 pm
its really gr8 to see ur work. i’m a urologist but always wanted to do painting. wish i could do just 1% of ur calibre. god bless u for such nice detailing of his creation.