Debra Jones wins 1st Place AZ State Fair`
 

Congratulations to Debra Jones who won first place in pastel, fifth in oil and an honorable mention in watercolor at the Arizona State Fair!!! Her winning pastel is simply breathtaking!!! You need to see it in person if you can.

Congragulations. This piece is very alive and well deserving.

Bravo !!! You work hard and I am glad that you get this well deserving recognition:... :)

Thanks so much, Jane.
I have been trying to use the brief face of fame to do demonstrations at the fair. I have done three so far, but because of the venue they have been animals...
Here is one snapped in action by yet another member, Linda Fox:

Debra,
That is so awesome and well deserved. Congratulations on your awards and a beautiful painting!

Good job Debra!! Congratulations!

Thank you!
I am at a lull in my demonstrations, but have started announcing everywhere I can think of. This is the PERFECT time for small Christmas gifts and I don't think people have awakened from the recession panic to remember they still need gifts.

I keep on plugging!
dj*

A few artists friends and I are renting the local community hall, getting a big Christmas tree, inviting some wineries to show off their wares (and my wine labels) and we're going to have a Christmas art show and sale. I'll bring a pretty chair, a lamp and my easel and do some onsite portraits. That should get them inspired to purchase gifts!