These are the three pieces I entered. I’m not exactly sure why I chose the mermaid. I have a goldfish I like better.

This one is in a “floating” frame… clear glass around the print (that’s my floor tile showing through!) so, you’ll see whatever color the wall is behind the picture. I painted all of these just after I began using watercolor.

This one is probably my favorite, I don’t know why. Just a tulip, using schmincke potters pink, which I love.

This one… I THINK I painted it from a reference photo, but I am not completely sure… it was two years ago.

So really, applying for entrance into a juried exhibition isn’t such a big deal… anyone can do it. But the point is I never have before, and wouldn’t have now, except my friend Mandy challenges me to not just SAY I want to do stuff, but to actually DO it. Watching her say she’s going to do something, and then actually DO IT is very inspiring. Check out Mandy’s blog here. She’s talented, you’ll like it.

Also… Mandy’s submission for the competition was chosen!! YAY MANDY!!!!!