"More Backyard Blues" was juried into this year’s Pastel Society of America 38th Annual Open Juried Exhibition, where it received both the Janet T. Royce Award and a Collector's Purchase Award. The show was displayed from September 1, 2010 to October 2, 2010 at the prestigious National Arts Club located in New York City, NY. Out of 1269 entries, only 160 works were accepted for the show.

Selected from 228 entries, with celebrated artist Frank Federico as the juror of selection, the show featured 59 stunning works by 52 artists representing 13 states and Canada. View the online version of thel "For Pastels Only" exhibition

"More Backyard Winter Blues" was featured in this prestigious exhibit of approximately 100 works (pastels, oils, acrylics, graphic arts and sculpture) in the contemporary realist style. View more details of the exhibit

"Berkshire HIllside" was one of 83 works selected by Master Pastelist Doug Dawson for inclusion in this annual juried exhibition of contemporary pastel works. See the Pastel National exhibit information, photos and catalog

"Center Street Bog" and "Christmas in the City" were both juried into the Arkansas Pastel Society's 3rd National Exhibition "Reflections in Pastel" by judge Doug Dawson. The exhibit was displayed in the Terry Mansion, Little Rock, Arkansas from December 4, 2009 - January 10, 2010

"Center Street Bog" was selected for the Pastel Society of New Hampshire's 3rd National Juried show by judge Liz Haywood-Sullivan. The show was on display at the Discover Portsmouth Center in Portsmouth, NH, Sept. 19 - Oct. 19, 2009.

"Backyard Winter Blues" was awarded 1st prize in the International Association of Pastel Societies 2009 Web Exhibition . There were over 400 entries from all over the United States and from a number of other countries as well. The quality of work on display in this exhibition is exceptional and I am truly honored to be singled out for recognition among so many talented artists and beautiful paintings.

"Hilltown View" was included among approximately 200 works selected from over 600 entries for the Plymouth Guild for Arts 42nd Annual Juried Show. The painting was awarded an Honorable Mention and also sold at the opening of the show.

"Backyard Winter Blues" received an Honorable Mention in the 3rd annual Kingston Arts Festival

"Backyard Winter Blues" was selected for (and sold at) the Bosque Art Classic, an international show held every September in Texas. The 2009 exhibition marks the show’s 24th year; 145 works were selected from nearly 1000 entries by Judge Joshua Rose, editor of Western Art Collector Magazine. All works accepted into the show can be viewed on The Bosque Conservatory's website

In May, I was juried into the Cape Cod Art Association as an Artist Member. To become an Artist Member, one must submit a portfolio of five pieces of recent work. A panel of three judges, overseen by one of the Directors, reviews the work and then the artist is notified of the results. Happily for me, my portfolio received a positive review! If you are on Cape Cod, please visit the CCAA on Route 6A in Barnstable - there is a sizeable gallery and a nice litte gift shop in the loft.

A few of my paintings are on display at Class Art & Antiques on Court Street in Plymouth. Owner Dana Malcolm has a wonderful shop with an eclectic mix of fine antiques, beautiful fresh flower arrangements and original art. He represents about dozen accomplished local artists as well as being a talented painter in his own right. Visit in person or on the web to see more!