A "Blue Ribbon" Day ........... :)

This weekend I was an exhibitor at our local 57th Annual Villagers' Outdoor Show that is held in our historic Stockade District. This was my first outdoor art show and it was one of the most exhilarating days of my life! We weren't sure it was going to happen due to terrible weather we had on Saturday from effects of Hurricane Hannah coming up the coast. However, Sunday turned into a beautiful day and the show was on!

I am sharing a handful of pictures, here, with you; which includes my display area (picture #1), my son, David Lippiello, his friend James Doig, my friend Melanie Phillips, and my loving husband Ted (picture #2). The 3rd picture is of James, me, Melanie and Ted. The 4th picture, here, is of my friend Karen Schupack who is the founder of the Albany Art Room where I have the privilege and opportunity to teach, I'm in the middle and my friend Nancy Casso is on my left. I had lots of help and support from family and friends. I feel so blessed and fortunate to have such a support system; I think this is the true reward for me.

I want to thank all of my friends who came down to visit with their caring and supportive words; I got lots of hugs and kisses! I would love to name them all, but you all know who you are :)! I'm good for a very long time :)

I grew up in the Stockade District of our city and it was meaningful, for me, to be part of the art show where I used to live. It's filled with memories, for me; some good, some not so good, but that's life. I think we can all relate to that.

I felt very good about the day, personally, having my loving and supportive family and friends around me.

Art-wise; I couldn't have asked for a better day! I sold some paintings, I had lots of feedback, made great connections. A person who is involved with a really neat museum, in our area, asked me to be part of an art event coming up soon. She felt my art was very unique and would like me to have some paintings in the museum for display and sale. I was thrilled!!

To top, off the day, I had my juried piece "Uprooted" get an Honorable Mention award and received a blue ribbon with a monetary reward! When I heard my name called, I just about passed out, and felt like a little kid at Christmas!

The last picture, here, is me with my juried entry and blue ribbon!

My memories, of this day, will stay with me for the rest of my life!

Thank you all for your visit, here, your wonderful comments you leave and know I couldn't do what I do without you! You all give me wings!

Much love and wishing you all a safe and happy week! Marilyn xxoo