Kreativ Blogger Award

Rosemary Sexton awarded me the Kreativ Blogger Award the other day. We were in the middle of our move from New Mexico back to Texas so I haven't acknowledged it. Thank you, Rosemary. It is always nice to receive compliments from my peers.

Rosemary works mainly in oil. I'm not quite sure where we first crossed paths. I have enjoyed reading her blog and sharing information. She is another artist that doesn't stay put. They winter in Florida and summer in North Carolina. Maybe we will meet in person one day, hope so.

I'm supposed to tell you seven things about me. I have told you almost everything about me here on my blog already. Something new ...... hmmm.

1. I like most food, nothing new there. I do not care for black eyed peas, they taste "sandy" to me. Sort of like clams or oysters, which are not favorites either.
2. I like word games and card games. Most puzzles, too.
3. I grew up riding horses, but haven't been on one since 1972.
4. My first paying job was dishwasher at the Gopher Court and Cafe in Magdalena, New Mexico.
5. I was the valedictorian of our high school graduating class of 15 -- 10 boys and 5 girls. Gene was salutatorian.
6. I've known Gene, my better half, since we were 2 and 3 years old, respectfully. I married him to get even. :)
7. I'm a procrastinator and lazy. Oh, you already know that!

I will bestow this award on to a few of my artist/blogger friends that are not obligated in any way to pass it on. I am just doing this to point to some great artists and great blogs.

1. Regina Calton Burchett, great pastelist and art buddy. We met about 1997 or 1998 in Bastrop. She is multi talented and we have had a great time sharing art and painting together. Regina shares and helps others in many ways. I'm looking forward to painting with her soon!
2. Jeanne Grant, a dedicated sketching friend from wetcanvas.com. She has not missed a Scavenger Hunt and has improved her drawing skills tremendously over these few years. She takes part in many areas of wetcanvas and is always an inspiration.
3. Lou Baggett, an artist that found my blog somehow. We have corresponded for a few years and finally met in Oklahoma last June. We have so much in common that we may be related. She tells a great story and does wonderful artwork.
4. Rose Welty, one of my Fine Art Friends. We haven't met in person, but I hope to soon. She is dedicated to learning and teaching and inspires me. She shares her knowledge and I rely on her for researching and reading up on techniques and artists. :)
5. Tom Christopher, a pastelist I "met" on wetcanvas, too. He is wonderful with light and pastel techniques.
6. Teresa, Blueberries, Art and Life, works in acrylics, watercolor and colored pencil. I visited her blog because of the "Blueberries" and have really enjoyed reading her blog. She was an English city girl and now is in North Carolina in the country. Great writer, too.
7. Johanne Morin, pastelist and more. I met Johanne through the Austin Pastel Society. She has mastered pastels, wood carving and burning and oil painting in the few years I have known her.

You can always find more artists and bloggers in my sidebar. They all deserve awards, right?