Watercolours With Life: Anthony J Lester Art Critic Award 2009

Tuesday 12 January 2010

Anthony J Lester Art Critic Award 2009

"Looking Out." First cockerel watercolour of 2010

What a difference a year makes.

In 2009 I was elected to the SWA,Society of Women Artists as an Associate Member by handing in a collection of cockerel paintings. I was so thrilled when I heard all four paintings were accepted in the Annual Exhibition but even more over the moon to hear I had won the Anthony J Lester Art Critic Award. I will never forget the presentation ceremony or the inspirational comments given to me by the SWA and Anthony during the exhibition.

Over the last twelve months I have wanted more from my art. I am a hard task master and I am aware I have a long way to go to achieve my goal of subjects actually jumping off the paper in a way that creates a sense of movement but I feel my explorations in technique to be unsual and unique as an artist are getting somewhere. I am growing as an artist and my art is evolving. My energy along with never ending enthusiasm is my constant drive to improve and please myself on how my work looks.

I wonder if you feel a difference in movement between the latest cockerel paintingabove finished this morning compared with the winning piece " Morning Calls " from last year.

"Morning Calls " SWA Anthony J Lester Art Critic Award 2009

My next painting looks so exciting already and my Spring Exhibition promises to be really full of life this year.And surprises.

Artist Tip: Set a goal of how you wish to improve and work towards it!

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5 comments:

Billie Crain said...: Bravo! Way to go, Jean!; 12 January 2010 at 11:59
Melissa Fischer said...: This new cockerel is indeed fabulously full of life, and the colors are wonderful!

I've very much been enjoying your blog.... so glad you started one.; 12 January 2010 at 12:37
Jean Haines SWA, SFP said...: Thank you so much Billie,thank you for your support and wonderful friendship.; 13 January 2010 at 00:26
Jean Haines SWA, SFP said...: Hello Melissa, I was hoping you would mention you were enjoying it............I'm glad you are and hope you are painting non stop!; 13 January 2010 at 00:27
Melissa Fischer said...: I'm very much enjoying your blog and also enjoyed your podcast. I have indeed been painting non stop.; 13 January 2010 at 01:58

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