This painting won 3rd place in the National Competition, FSAC 58th Annual Art Competition. The opening reception for the paintings chosen for the show was Thursday night, June 5th. I was fortunate to have 2 paintings chosen for the show, this "Magnolia Tree #2" and "Fall in Arkansas #3" also in my portfolio. The show will run until the end of June at the Ft. Smith Art Center. The 2nd photo is of myself with my award winning painting. Hope you enjoy! This painting is now in the Permanent Collection of the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum!
55 Comments
John Cappello 05 Dec 2014
Pathway to rainbows for you:) Falwless Keep Creating These Perfect ScenesCaballero Salguero 21 Aug 2010
Fantastic painting and handsome you, si estás preciosa y la pintura como hija tuya tiene tu sabiduría y tu gracia, las dos sois grandiosas,hugs, JoséAnna Marie Fritz 18 Nov 2009
I can see why it won a spot in the competition. It is one of your best impasto-style paintings. Love it!!!Carolyn Taylor 08 Jul 2008
That painting is so textured and richly done Sharon, it's easy to see why it's a prizewinner! I scrolled down to see the cute picture of you and was surprised by scale of the artwork! Like reproductions of the art of Georgia O'Keefe (which are often small in reality), your Magnolia Tree appears monumental! Its actual dimensions are a surprise!Gloria Ricker 28 Jun 2008
congrats...I know just how hard it is to get into judged shows and even harder to windarek koziol 23 Jun 2008
outstanding painting Sharon, congrat. :)Cindy Sugg 15 Jun 2008
Congratulations on the win!! Nice piece. A small treasure.erick cervantes 15 Jun 2008
Wow this is a beautiful pc. Love the texture in the tree and the interpretation of it. Very nice work.Fiona Robinson 12 Jun 2008
such intricate detail, I can see why it won an award:)....Is that the beaming Sharon in the photo?Ruth Kauffman 09 Jun 2008
Congratulation, Sharon!!! It's a WONDERFUL painting and your pic is GREAT!!! :)Tim Goodwin 08 Jun 2008
The detail is outstanding, Sharon!!luci reader 08 Jun 2008
Simply Amazing and Alive!!!! i love how you make the paint live and breathe life!, SharonGabrielle Stahlie 08 Jun 2008
An amazing painting and a fine work of art, you so well deserve the price Sharon.june hazeldene 08 Jun 2008
Gosh! I had to look twice, thought it was a photograph. Wonderful work..Marika Antal 07 Jun 2008
its just amazing!!!Brenda Loveless 07 Jun 2008
no surprise here...congratulations, Sharon...I really love magnolia trees and this is a beauty!!Tahnja Wolter 07 Jun 2008
way to go hun! CONGRATS!!!!!Teresa Trant 07 Jun 2008
wonderful workJames Robb 07 Jun 2008
sharon you are so lovely looks like the tree is sceaming i like jimWarren Ballard 07 Jun 2008
Congratulations Sharon, Very Very well deserved!Aqua1955 07 Jun 2008
Fine artwork..congratulations Sharon.Sigridur Bachmann 07 Jun 2008
Congratulations Sharon superb pice of art,very well done.!!!!bobby haynes 07 Jun 2008
Love the total realism in the painting! It should have placed !st=]Joanna Jungjohann 07 Jun 2008
beautiful piece of art and wow beautiful Lady!~ congratulations!!!~Sandra McClure 07 Jun 2008
Congratulations Sharon. Well done.mel taylor 07 Jun 2008
Very beautiful painting, Sharon...and it's good to see you!!!! melpamela jones 07 Jun 2008
Like this SharonBILL NAGY 07 Jun 2008
Excellent photo of you with your award, Sharon. BILL NAGYHector Rios - Arternatives 07 Jun 2008
Sharon, I truly like the clarity of the captured piece... there is nothing quite comparable to the rich fragrance of the Magnolia trees as you walk beneath them or actually climb them. You look so pretty in front of this prized composition. Warm regards............... H Josephson Rios.Wes Blanton 07 Jun 2008
Very nice Sharon great paintingSherry Weisel 07 Jun 2008
Very pretty, looks really nice framed !Hiromi Green 07 Jun 2008
Wonderful piece of work - Congratulations Sharon!!Julie Mayser 07 Jun 2008
Congratulations again,Sharon! You deserve it.... I am so glad the photo I took of you turned out so well... you look great!Shakeh Sarookhanian 07 Jun 2008
Congrodulations Sharon,this is a realy very nice work!You are a great Artist!Annette Labedzki 07 Jun 2008
congratulations!!!!Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 07 Jun 2008
Congratulations Sharon!!!BEAUTIFUL Brilliant Intricate Artistry framed Exquisitely!!!Beautiful photo of the Artist with her award and Great Fine Art!!!,Dee&David :):)Teresa Dominici 07 Jun 2008
Congratulations Sharon! All your work is fabolous, I am so happy for you. :-)Gerald Dextraze 07 Jun 2008
Congratulations Sharon! your paintings are fabulous!Sarah Rees 07 Jun 2008
Congrats SharonMichael Germann 07 Jun 2008
Congatulations on winning the the prise. you work is awsomeleny hendrickx 07 Jun 2008
You earnd the prize !! very beatyful work ! richt on Sharon!!!Joke Schotting 07 Jun 2008
Congratulations Sharon great picture !!Frank Maguire 07 Jun 2008
Great art work Sharon, prize well deserved.Olga van Dijk 07 Jun 2008
CONGRATULATIONS Sharon and well deserved. Great picture of the artist herself next to her ribbons and artwork! (I use the same plein air frames for my artwork!) Enjoy !Love and Light~OlgaGene Gregory 07 Jun 2008
WAY TO GO MRS. SHARON!!!gerry logan 07 Jun 2008
And a hardy congrats to you as should be this is a grand job of these magnificant trees. I feel I am standing under the tree or in front of it looking up or into the tree. Nice workLoredana 07 Jun 2008
Congratulations Sharon Beautiful painting indeedEmily Reed 07 Jun 2008
CONGRATULATIONS, SHARON! WONDERFUL HONOR!Emily Reed 07 Jun 2008
CONGRATULATIONS, SHARON! WONDERFUL HONOR!ron sargent 07 Jun 2008
Brilliant work as always, SharonJoyce Goldin 07 Jun 2008
Congrats!! Great work!!Marco Gonzalez 07 Jun 2008
Felicidadeskay susan 07 Jun 2008
Congratulations Sharon! Just reward for all your hard work!Sandra Beraha 07 Jun 2008
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful!!! Bravo Sharon! Felicitaciones!!!Nira Dabush 07 Jun 2008
Wow sharon.. CONGRETULATIONS !!!!!!! my friend. A most magnificent artwork... bravo !! mazal tov! You look so beautiful in the Red florals...my pic of the day!