Well, one of my New Year's resolutions is to try and get back into participating in juried competitions.

I have picked out a number of events that I will be aiming for, and, so far, so good...
The first one my "list" was the Art Show at the Dog Show. Now in it's 22nd year, and I finally got around to entering-yeah!

Shown at right are my 2 entries for the 2008 Show;
At top left is "Day's End", a small piece (4"x6") done in colored pencil on pastelbord.

At bottom left is "My Eyes Adore You" (5.5"x8") again colored pencil, but on watercolor board.

My normal support for colored pencil is the watercolor board, as it is smoother than the pastelboard, and I can blend colors, and 'paint' the colored pencil with solvent. But I am really liking the pastelboard, as it holds some strong color and makes me loosen up in my work. I guess I can say that both are equally rewarding!

These two pieces will be offered for sale, but we'll have to see if that will be at the show or just through my website...

Check back next month and we'll see how they did!

Keep warm! ~Kim