Sanford Brush and Palette Show 2009

Okay everyone, two blog posts in one day...I'm impressed too! So much going on, I just have to keep up! Fabulous reception and award ceremony tonight in Sanford. There were lots of people:

Really great food and decorations:

And lots of talented artists and happy award winners!

Waiting anxiosly for the results of the judging...

Some of the happy first place ribbon winners!

Second Merit Award Winner

First Merit Award Winner

Best in Show, Doug Rowe!

Here's a closer shot of this FABULOUS painting! Wow, really well painted and finished.

Such a treat to see this painting up close and live! Great job. Doug, you really deserved this award, so

CONGRATULATIONS!

BEST IN SHOW!

And our lovely hostesses: Sandy Scott, President on the right and Mary on  the left:

Thanks so much for inviting us to judge the show Sandy! Joe and I truly enjoyed the challenge!

Great job on all of your organization and hard work.

Congratulations on your 45th Annual Sanford Brush and Palette Show!