Way to go Linda! Well - deserved!

Such a bold composition, Linda; I am not surprised at your award! There is such a rich counterpoint between Claire and the wallpaper. Having met your subject, I can verify how well you have caught her. Remember, based on this painting, I spotted Claire from a block away even before you did (having never met her before)!

Can't wait to see this (and you) in D.C.

Garth

Oh Linda, Congratulations! Such a striking painting - well deserved! :thumbsup:

My connection has been down for a few days with our move...

Congratulations, Linda! It's a great painting.

Congratulations -- this is a well deserved award!

What a fantastic painting! I've enjoyed it many times while visiting your website. Looking forward to seeing it and you in May. Congrats!!!

Dear Linda, Kim, Garth, Teri, Tom, Michele and David,

Thank you so much for saying these kind words! I'm also looking forward to meeting folks in May. I hope I can get my swollen head through the hatch to board the plane to Washington. But this painting won't be there - as I understand it, only the Finalists are exhibited; the Merit Awards and the Certifcates of Recognition are shown via slide.

Congratulations, so well earned!

Try this one Linda. This new Airbus 380 is said to have the largest hatch in the business.

Actually, I find that my own head has swollen some just because I've met you. I'm tempted to post a photo of you, but I fear harsh retaliation.

These last few painting of yours are really very fine.

Congratulations, Linda!
I do love this painting of yours, especially with the background!

Thank you Chris, Patricia and Mike. Mike, I might have to check my head with oversized baggage since I can't get it into the overhead compartment on those planes.

A big congratulation from me! This is one of my favorite paintings of yours. A little recognition is good for the soul.

Jean

Linda, I am so excited for you! It is so deserving!

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Oh I am sending you, Garth and Jimmie some big head pills, we want you guys to stay real for us other guys!

;)

You should post this image in the thread "show of hands"! They are a show!!

Justice
 

Linda, since you first posted this this beautiful painting it has become a resource for me. Just to see how you accomplished the beautiful hair and skin - well, everything about the painting - is inspiring. Wonderfully deserved recognition. Now, that's justice.

Can I name drop now that you're so famous?

Carol Norton

Wow Linda, your hard work is paying off for you. Well done and congrats!

You are always an inspiration to me.

Jean, Beth, Claudemir, Carol and Ngaire, you are all very kind to post these comments, which are so encouraging to me. Thank you!

Beth, I think my big head problem may resolve itself because I pounded it against the wall all week over a painting I've been struggling with. I think I've got it compacted back to its original size by now.

Dear Linda, I must have missed this. Please accept my belated congratulation as well.

Man, I'm so asleep at the wheel, that I took out a Hummer and a state trooper before I woke up and saw this!

Linda! Whoa! This is awesome. Jimmie and I are on the same page in that this is my favorite Linda Brandon piece, period. Accolades will continue, the more this is exposed to the public - and deservedly so!

Huge congratulations and warm wishes to you! You deserve a limo ride to Washington for this one.

Congratulations Linda!!!! I am not surprised at the recognition. I have looked at this piece often.