'Self praise is no praise'. I had a friend at school who used to say this all the time and all these years later it still rings in my ears! I've lost count of the number of times this drawing has been posted, but, well, I was delighted and surprised to hear that 'Paul' was voted 5th in the People's Award of the UKCPS Annual Juried Exhibition. The results are on the UKCPS blog here. I thought the number of votes overall was quite low, so it was interesting to see the breakdown. I'm quite chuffed about it, because the standard was so high, and those votes could quite easily have gone to many more drawings rather than mine. (And I can tell you it wasn't my brothers swinging the vote because we talked about the rights and wrongs of voting for your sister on the walk back to the station!) So, if you are reading this and you voted for me, thank you very much, I'm really honoured and, most of all, I'm very pleased that you liked it!
Many congratulations to Carol Bramley who won with 'Black Watch'. It comes as no surprise to me (I mentioned it here), it was quite amazing in the flesh, and I know a certain someone who did vote for it!
17 comments:
Wow!! Congratulations,Felicity!!! That's truly inspiring! You deserve all the praise you have coming to you - and then some.
Well done!!! :)))
"Self praise is no praise"
I don't agree, it's lovely when others love your work, but it's more important when you think you've done well.
Congratulations, Felicity, but I'm sure in your own mind you knew it was good.
Sally
(who wishes she followed her own words)
I thought this was a superb portrait when I saw it elsewhere - the character, composition - everything - is very special
well done!
Congratulations and well-earned!!! And I'm not even shocked! :)
FELICITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRAVA!BRAVA!BRAVA!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Honey, you are far too hard on yourself!! Your work is absolutely out of this world -- outstanding -- and it is about time the world recognizes your incredible hard work, diligence and talent!! CONGRATLATIONS -- SO SO WELL DESERVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Thanks everyone, it's lovely to get such encouragement!
Sally, I agree, it's important to love what you do otherwise there is no point. But I think those things we hear when we are young and impressionable do tend to stick - unfortunately! Even Paul likes 'Paul' and it was one of those drawings that seemed to draw itself, just happened seemingly without effort, so I wonder if I was actually involved in the process! ;)
Fantastic news... and yes not a surprise your talents are endless.... and OK your brother is Easy on the Eye... so every week you could post this .. in my opinion ...
:)
Sandy
Congraltulations!!!! How Fantastic and although I love Black Watch, I think Paul wins my vot!!
An elegant treasure! Love it!
More!!!
You are destined to win more if you produce more. Your connection with this subject is evident as with the drawing of your other brother.
Congratulations!
Thanks so much ladies!!
Oh goodie. You deserve it.
Congratulations on yet another honor attached to this exquisite drawing. And thank you very much for your warm enthusiasm for my delivery drawings---it means a lot to me.
A gorgeous drawing. Congratulations on your win.
MD
Hiya you! I've been trying to email but can't find an address for you. All the Combined Artists ones about the exhibition in 2009 come back saying your email is closed. I'm probably a bit out of date as I see you've changed your website. If you could possibly email me, I could let you have an update or two! A x
It is a truly remarkable portrait and most deserving of the attention. A real masterpiece!
Your encouragement means a lot, thanks so much!
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