Thanks from Chicago!
 

Thank you all so much for your wonderful support. This was a huge surprise to me getting this. I am amazed that Dan chose my painting over so many amazing pieces of art at this show...

It was a very emotional evening for me up there...

What an inspiring weekend... saw loads of Sargents and other great pieces of artwork at the Chicago Museum of Art.

I will post my painting when I get home as I am on dial up internet access here.

Home tomorrow night and then back on the road Thursday to Washington DC to meet most of you... I can't wait!!!!!

Best
Tony

Congratulations Tony!

Is the show online somewhere? The gallery it is being held at is only showing a few pieces of the better-known artists like D. Greene and Weistling. I'd love to see it all!

Congratulations Tony. It is great to see someone from here getting the top award. Itching to see the painting. You've worked hard for this. Rewards are sweet! Thank you for keeping the flame alive for us.

Congratulations Tony!!

I bet it was an emotional experience. I am also looking forward to seeing the painting and meeting you in DC.

Congrats Tony! See you in a few days.

Add my applause! See you in a few days.

(Tony's painting can be found on his web site.)

Congratulations, Tony. See you in D.C.!

Tony, Congratulations!
Looking forward to seeing it posted...

Mother's Love
 

Here is the painting that was Best of Show

Mother's Love 24x18 o/c

THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE COMPLIMENTS!

Just adding my congratulations, it is a very beautiful painting, I wish I could see it for real.