Artist of the Month
Who among you doesn’t like to win?
Bonnie and I were shopping at my favorite art supply store, A.I. Friedman, when we saw a sign announcing a monthly contest with the prize being a $250 gift certificate to the store.
We started talking about why I haven’t entered before. After all, what do I have to lose.. the prize?
When an email arrived a month ago announcing the A.I. Friedman August Pop-Art Contest, I knew I would enter one of my dessert paintings, which have often been described as “pop”. Immediately, I thought of Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans and decided that I should enter a branded painting with a familiar icon. I settled on Dunkin’ Donuts and I had these two options:
I decided to go with the first painting, the classic box of Dunkin’ Donuts, since it felt more graphic and pop in spirit. I entered and completely forgot about the contest.
While recently coming back from a long weekend in Martha’s Vineyard, I checked my email and unexpectedly saw a subject that said, “Congratulations! You Won!” I let out a yell from the gut that scared my husband, who was driving, and started grinning from ear to ear. Of course, Jay wondered what the fuss was all about. I was just plain happy, excited, and proud to be recognized.
I immediately began thinking about the red Old Holland oil paint I wanted, but had put back on the shelf after getting sticker shock from the $50 price tag for such a little tube. Now I can purchase the red paint without feeling guilty. I can’t wait until my next shopping trip to the Port Chester store to browse for new art supplies. Thanks again A.I. Friedman!
For all you artists out there, Happy Entering! You never know what can happen.