I’m thrilled to announce that three of my watercolor paintings have been accepted into a local gallery art show! This marks another important milestone in my artistic journey, and I couldn’t be more excited to share my work with a wider audience.

The path to this moment wasn’t easy. Opening that registration link is always an intense mental challenge. I find myself constantly flipping between fear of rejection and acceptance of whatever outcome awaits. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions that I suppose will get easier with time, but for now, it’s part of my process.

Each piece represents not just hours, but days and sometimes weeks of experimentation, critique, and passion poured onto paper. It’s both exhilarating and humbling to know that these creations will now hang in a gallery for others to see.

One aspect I’m particularly proud of is the framing for these pieces. I put a lot of thought into choosing frames that I hope complement each painting. My aim was to enhance their visual impact without overshadowing the artwork itself. It’s a delicate balance, but I think I’ve managed to strike it.

This show is another step in pushing myself to continue growing as an artist and push through the doubts and fears. I’m glad I did it and I’m excited to have these hanging publicly.

All work is done on Arches watercolor paper, 16X20 frames, with Windsor and Newton watercolors.

Here’s info on the show if you are in the Albuquerque area:

Where: New Mexico Art League
Exhibit: BODY LANGUAGE: Portrait and Figure
When: July 18 – August 17, 2024
Reception: August 3, 4 PM – 6 PM