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Michele Rushworth · 10-03-2004, 02:28 PM

Thanks, folks! I haven't got photos ready to post yet so a description will have to do for now.

It was a pretty major unveiling party last night, I have to say. My husband and I were sitting up in the Owners' Suite above home plate, with the Mayor sitting in front of us, a Senator next to us and the Commissioner of all of Major League Baseball behind us. Down on the field, after the game, we could see the whole team arrayed, the player who was being honored, the Governor, some other bigwigs.... and right next to them beside the red carpet, my big painting on a gold easel under a black drape, all being watched by 40,000 people.

Of course, the portrait was only a tiny part of all the recognition heaped upon this most deserving of athletes, Edgar Martinez. He's beloved by the fans, not just for his accomplishments in baseball, but also because of his kind spirit and warm heart. The ceremonies went on for 90 minutes, of which the unveiling of my painting took up only a few minutes.

But the portrait was displayed there for all to see the whole time, and up on the big screen, too, as it was unveiled by the team's CEO for Edgar. The painting, along with my name, rated a mention in today's newspaper and there was also some TV coverage. We taped it but I haven't watched it yet.

I introduced myself to many of the various luminaries in attendance and gave several of them an 8x10 print of the painting (in a nice folder with my business card and contact information, of course!) I'll follow up with each of them with a "thank-you-and-so-nice-to-meet-you" letter so that perhaps some future commissions might come of this.

Lots of fun -- and now it's time for me to crash! This past two weeks have been exhausting. It will be a relief to get back to my normal quiet routine in the studio. I need a nap!

10-03-2004, 02:28 PM	#4
Michele Rushworth CAFE & BUSINESS MODERATOR SOG Member FT Professional Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,460	Thanks, folks! I haven't got photos ready to post yet so a description will have to do for now. It was a pretty major unveiling party last night, I have to say. My husband and I were sitting up in the Owners' Suite above home plate, with the Mayor sitting in front of us, a Senator next to us and the Commissioner of all of Major League Baseball behind us. Down on the field, after the game, we could see the whole team arrayed, the player who was being honored, the Governor, some other bigwigs.... and right next to them beside the red carpet, my big painting on a gold easel under a black drape, all being watched by 40,000 people. Of course, the portrait was only a tiny part of all the recognition heaped upon this most deserving of athletes, Edgar Martinez. He's beloved by the fans, not just for his accomplishments in baseball, but also because of his kind spirit and warm heart. The ceremonies went on for 90 minutes, of which the unveiling of my painting took up only a few minutes. But the portrait was displayed there for all to see the whole time, and up on the big screen, too, as it was unveiled by the team's CEO for Edgar. The painting, along with my name, rated a mention in today's newspaper and there was also some TV coverage. We taped it but I haven't watched it yet. I introduced myself to many of the various luminaries in attendance and gave several of them an 8x10 print of the painting (in a nice folder with my business card and contact information, of course!) I'll follow up with each of them with a "thank-you-and-so-nice-to-meet-you" letter so that perhaps some future commissions might come of this. Lots of fun -- and now it's time for me to crash! This past two weeks have been exhausting. It will be a relief to get back to my normal quiet routine in the studio. I need a nap! __________________ Michele Rushworth www.michelerushworth.com [email protected]