Don't blow it!

With one painting awarded Best of Show, Judges Award and People's Favorite; the same painting reproduced into giclee with four prints already sold; another painting used on the cable show BAR RESCUE;  an artist demo on landscapes published in Ann Kullberg's Colored Pencil Magazine, and yet another painting to grace the cover of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, one could say that things are going well for Pepper Portraits LLC.  Yet, I've been doing this long enough to realize that a cluster of good fortune usually comes after months of drought and grueling work. Maintaining momentum is the trick.

"On Scent" accepted into CPSA International Exhibition

Once I pull my jaw off the floor I will dance a jig!

"On Scent" made it into the 20th Annual International Exhibition hosted by CPSA.  The exhibition will show at the Carnegie Center in Covington KY,  July13th through August 30th. Northern KY is hosting the CPSA National Convention August 2nd through the4th. Eight members of my local CPSA Chapter made it into the show this year.  Chapter 119 rocks!


Cavalier king Charles Spaniel Memorial Portrait

A few month ago, a dear friend hired me to paint a portrait of a recently deceased King Charles Spaniel, "R.B." The portrait was to be presented to the dog's owner as a birthday present. The resulting thank you note, sent my friend, underscores why I do what I do. "You know I am rarely speechless.  When I opened your gift of a beautifully framed portrait of R.B. I was in fact speechless.  Leslie gave it to me on my Birthday and tears came to my eyes. the artist captured R.B.'s likeness and spirit.  I felt as if he was sharing my Birthday. Your amazing gift I shall cherish forever.

Thank you for giving me one of the best and most appreciated gifts of my life. Your thoughtfulness, generosity and fine taste made my Birthday so special."