September 15-17 GNAL had their 65th Anniversary Exhibit. There were 200 entries; watercolors, oils, acrylics, pastels, graphic design, collage, sculpture and photography. If you saw the show, you know it was awesome. If you didn't, try not to miss the Annual Theme Show November 2-5. You won't be disspointed. All work will be done in White & White, White, White & Black, Black & Black. This will be a challenge, and I am sure very enjoyable.

The big news for me was that in the Painting Non-Professional category, my oil painting, "A Summer Pool" won First Prize. Needless to say, it was very exciting - and humbling - because the company I was in was fantastic!

The Juror was Don Patterson, a nationally recognized watercolorist and a Bucks County resident. Don is a signature member of the AWS, NWS, PWS, and an Honorary Life Member of the Philadelphia Water Color Society. Don's articles have appeared in many publications, including, "Watercolor Magic" and "the Artist" magazines and most recently in issues of "The Artists Magazine." He has written a book titled "Creating Watercolor Landscapes Using Photographs" published by North Light.

Many thanks to Don for awarding "The Summer Pool" First Prize.

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