Awards, Recognition, Exhibitions and Shows
As an artist I've painted for most of my life. I've displayed my work at various art shows and exhibitions throughout my fine art career. It occurred to me I should have this information posted on my Website for those who might be interested. The list below is not comprehensive as I can't recall them all. These are only my recent achievements.
Art Shows
• April 2008 — Two 2nd place ribbons, Honorable Mention, and "Merchant Award", Henderson County Art Show, Athens TX.
• March 2008 — "Best of Fair" and two 1st place ribbons, Van Zandt County Fair, Canton TX.
• September 2007 — 1st place ribbon, 3rd place ribbon and "Tri-Color Award", East Texas State Fair, Tyler TX
Recognition
• May 2007 — Interviewed by Eric Pott, an art student attending Cerro Coso College in Ridgecrest CA. Click HERE to read.
Awards
• ArtSpace2000.com
"Official Results Regarding your web site: Congratulations from all the staff at Art Space 2000.com. You have won the WORLD WEB AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 2006-2007 for originality, overall design and appearance, ease of navigation, and content. Keep up the good work."
• Manuel Penha Graca, director of Bel Art Project, Portugal
"You're making a very well done job out there. I have now completed my review of your site submission. I found a beautiful site. An important contribution to arts and to the web community. I found your site to be informative, with superb design, an easy navigation scheme and a pleasant layout. It is evident that you have put a lot of hard work into it and your effort and dedication shine throughout your pages. A very well done job. It's a pleasure to present your wonderful site with BEL ART EXCELLENCE AWARD 2006 and I would be very honoured if you accept it and display it proudly at your site." pwp.netcabo.pt/penha.graca/winners2006.htm
Memberships
• East Texas Rural Arts Council, Edom TX
• Mineola League of the Arts, Mineola TX
• Palette of Roses Art Association, Tyler TX
Art Studies
• Charles H Taylor Arts Center, Hampton VA
• Peninsula Fine Arts Center, Newport News VA
• Pasadena Community College, Pasadena CA
• Royce Glen Phillips, Art Instructor (deceased), Robert Lee TX
Let Me Hear From You
Before you leave my Web site be sure to send me an email and let me know what you like or don't like about any of my painting
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