February Art Events [2 Distinctions]

Two art events. Two distinctions for two equine paintings. One extraordinary month to start 2026.

The Lunar Year of the Fire Horse has begun at full steam. 🔥🐴
And for me, it’s personal—1966 is my own lunar year—and it’s been an amazing start to this new year.

The month began with wonderful news: I was honored to receive a Special Mention Award at the Galerie Thuillier Prix du Jury event on February 3, for my monochromatic oil painting "Blue Belle."

Then, on February 14, "Curious Connection" received a Mention from the jury of Le Salon des Artistes Francais (Art Capital 2026) — a milestone moment for me. https://www.artcapital.fr https://www.artistes-francais.com

Thank you for following the work, sharing it, collecting it, or simply sending a kind note when something resonates. It truly makes a difference as the art journey continues. ✨

Best,
Jeannine

February Art Events [News- Part 1]

Hello!

February is always a busy ‘art event’ month and this year came with no exception.

February started out with such wonderful news …

I was honored to receive Special Mention Award at the Galerie Thuillier Prix du Jury Art Event on Tuesday 3 February. It meant a lot to have my work recognized.

Thank you to Galerie Thuillier (Denis Cornet), the jury and everyone who has been following the journey and supporting my work. ✨ 🏆

Below are the February 2026 art dates for your diary:

Paris | Galerie Thuillier — Prix du Jury

An annual event organized by Denis Cornet featuring contemporary art in the heart of the Marais. Always a favorite of mine.

📆 30 January – 12 February 2026

🕰️ Tuesday – Saturday from 13h30–19h30 (except bank holidays)

📍13 rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris

Barbizon | Galerie 39 — Hiver en Couleur

Nothing like color to brighten grey winter days—oil paintings with landscapes 🌳 and a touch of equine presence 🐴. Plus live painting, and a collection of decorative ceramics by Dominique Jallon. Studio selection • recent works • boutique.

📆 2 - 15 February 2026

🕰️ Every day from 10h30–12h30 and 13h30–19h30

🎨 Live Painting

📍 39 Grande Rue, Barbizon

Paris | Art Capital 2026 — Grand Palais

Art Capital (celebrating its 20th anniversary this year) is one of the biggest Paris contemporary art moments of the year: four iconic Salons, 2,000+ artists, all under one roof—painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and more.

📆 13 to 15 February 2026

🕰️ 13 Feb 10h-22h, 14 Feb 10h-20h, 15 Feb 10h-19h

🥂Vernissage Thursday 12 February (by invitation)

📍 Grand Palais, Paris

I’m honored that my work was selected for the Salon des Artistes Français, and I’ll also be showing an oil painting at the Salon des Indépendants - a recent landscape that I wanted to exhibit to invite feedback and conversation.”

https://www.artcapital.fr. https://www.artistes-francais.com. https://salondesindependants.fr

➡️ Psst …If you’d like an invitation, please let me know ASAP—I have a limited number available (vernissage 12 February + public exhibition) for my clients.

Thank you for following the work, sharing it, collecting it, or simply sending a kind note when something resonates. It truly makes a difference.

Best,
Jeannine

From Coubron to Montsûrs, Art Community [Art News]

Hello !

I’m delighted to share that La Grande Exposition Internationale 2025, hosted by the Majestic Gallery Montsûrs just outside Le Mans, opens today — and I’m honoured to be participating as an invited artist in this vibrant cultural event.

This art cultural event arrives just as I close a Le Salon d’Automne 2025, where I had the joy of doing live painting sessions with local schoolchildren. A heartfelt thank-you to the young visitors of Coubron who visited throughout the week for awarding me the Prix du Public Jeune — a recognition that touched me deeply.

These encounters are great opportunities to reconnect with our inner imagination and creativity … not matter at what age.

These two events, side by side, each remind me of why art must be lived …experienced … and shared.

La Grande Exposition Internationale 2025 | Majestic Gallery Montsûrs (5 Dec - 17 Jan)

This Exposition brings together 90 French and international artists, showcasing painting, sculpture, and photography with 225 works of art. Italy is the Guest of Honour, adding a rich cross-cultural element to the exhibition.

I’m very honored to be attending as invited artist following receipt of the PRIX Arts Majestic Galerie Montsûrs 🏆 at the 2025 International Salon des Arts de l'AEAF in Paris (May 2025).

In addition to all the beautiful art there is a FULL program of art cultural activities for all ages : Workshops, demonstrations, and encounters designed to celebrate creativity and welcome everyone into the world of art [December: 6, 13–14, 21, 27, 30 / January: 10]

My sincere apologies for the late notice — I’ve been recovering from a strong bout of bronchitis — but I am thrilled to be well enough to join the launch.

See below for more details

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Best,

Jeannine

🥂 Opening ceremony and concert, 5 December
📆 6 Dec – 17 Jan 2026
⏰ Wed – Sat (15-18h), Sun 7, 14, 21 et 28 (15-18h)
🏛️ 2 places (Espace Crotigné - Rue De La Gar / Galerie D'art - 29 Rue Du Pont (53150 Montsürs)

🔗 Click here for more information

Summer Colors, Fresh Work and an Invitation [Newsletter]

Hello 👋

Late Spring / Summer has been full of lots of creativity, recognition, and exciting opportunities. I’m delighted to share a glimpse of what’s been happening in the studio and beyond:

🎨 Art inspiration

As I say “Life brings Color, Colors Inspires Art” and the past few months have brought much to my mind as I continue to explore my own art going forward.

The last few months have been full of ART INSPIRATION including a 9-day watercolor art excusion to Skoura, Ouarzazate and Marrekech Morocco with a group of artists led by Patricia Cabillon. It was a very special experience to explore new ways to see light and color via watercolor. I plan to share a full account of this trip with you in upcoming weeks but here is a little photo snip-it.

After the visit to Morocco, the remainder of June was spent on a family trip to the United States 🇺🇸 before returning to France 🇫🇷 in July …. filled with horses shows in Fontainebleau and near Deauville … and art studio time prepping for a VERY BUSY Autumn including artwork scheduled November art events: Galerie Kubota (Tokyo, JAPAN 🇯🇵) organized by Denis Cornet Galerie THUILLIER Paris and the Dutch Equine Art Fair organized by Paard Verzameld at Living Horse Museum Amsterdam 🇳🇱.  

🖼️ New Art

Since my last newsletter, I’ve been busy in the art studio working on new oil paintings and wrapping up several commissions … and completing a few pieces for the 1-week art challenges organized by Paard Verzameld’s International Equine Art Collective that are always a GREAT OPPORTUNITY to explore different styles and techniques to EVOLVE as an artist.

As I like to weave traditional Representational style into Impressionist atmosphere …. I feel there is still a way to go 🎨 .  I’m using opportunities like art exhibitions in Tokyo and Amsterdam to push the creativity out further.    

📣 Stay tuned for a little email in the very near future revealing the two paintings series destined for Tokyo (November 2025).

🏆 Recognition
In the past few months I was honored to receive the PRIX Arts Majestic Galerie Montsûrs at the International Salons des Arts Paris organized by the Académie Européene des Arts-France (May 2025).  I was then delighted to also receive awards from LightSpaceTime International Online Art Competitions in June and July: 10th place Overall/6th Place Painting Category & Special Recognition (“Cityscapes”), and Special Recognition (“Summer”).

📅 Upcoming Show

Galerie 39 Barbizon

The summer also brings my annual solo Equine Art Show at Galerie 39 Barbizon. Last year it was held in July coinciding with the Paris 2024 Olympics. This year, I’m returning to end of summer timeslot falling during the Grande Semaine de Jeune Chevaux Finales CSO at Grand Parquet, Fontainebleau featuring new work. Can’t wait !!

📍Galerie 39, 39 Grande Rue, 77630 Barbizon 🇫🇷

📆 Tues 26 Aug – Sunday 7 Sept 2025 (13h30-19h30, LIVE painting 🎨)

🥂 Vernissage Saturday 6 Sept, 17h-19h

✨ I would love to see you at my vernissage to be held on Saturday 6 September 2025!

🌿 Wishing you a bright, inspiring end-of-summer!

THANK YOU for being part of this journey. Your encouragement and presence mean the world. I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at the vernissage at Galerie 39 Barbizon Saturday 6 Sept from 5pm 🥂

Best,
Jeannine

Honored AEAF 2025 [Art Award]

PRIX Arts Majestic Galerie Montsûrs 🏆

Hello!

Recent weeks have been VERY busy - and - creative with some exciting news !

The most recent art show, the 2025 International Salon des Arts organized by the Académie Européenne des Arts France (AEAF), was a great event held at Galerie Nesle in the heart of Paris 6 featuring 97 artists. I was proud to be selected to exhibit two works—“Winter Stroll” and “Left Lead”—a landscape and an equine …  both connected by a similar set of colors inspired by the sun. 🖼️🎨

I was honored to receive the PRIX Arts Majestic Galerie Montsûrs. This recognition is deeply meaningful. The art award includes an invitation to exhibit at the next International Salon des Arts hosted by Majestic Gallery Montsûrs to be held in December 2025. 🏆

So what is next ?

IIn the coming days, I’ll be sharing the full story behind a recent art retreat to Morocco 🇲🇦. WHAT an EXPERIENCE ….a fabulous colorful and enriching journey in watercolor [“Carnet de voyage et Aquarelle  au Sud du Maroc ”] 🎨

Stay tuned!

Best,
Jeannine

“Beauty in art is truth bathed in an impression received from nature”

— Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot

Art Award - Jan 2024

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Je suis ravie que la peinture à l'huile de paysage "La Juxtaposition" a reçu une mention honorable dans le concours internationale d'art en ligne de « Land, Sea & Sky » organisé par Fusion Art Palm Springs CA USA.  Le tableau a été inspiré par une promenade matinale pendant une croisière (Barcelone, Viking Cruise, novembre 2022).

L'exposition d'art en ligne se poursuivra jusqu'au 14 avril 2024. La toile est disponible et sera présentée à Galerie 39 Barbizon (30 janvier – 11 février 2024)

[🇺🇸] Thrilled that "La Juxtaposition" landscape oil painting received Honorable Mention Award in the International Online Juried Art “Land, Sea & Sky” Competition organized by Fusion Art Palm Springs CA USA. The painting was inspired by a morning stroll on-deck off the coast of Barcelona (Viking Cruise, Nov 2022).

The online art exhibition will continue through to April 14, 2024. The painting is available and will be at Galerie 39 Barbizon (30 Jan – 11 Feb 2024)

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👉 https://www.fusionartps.com/land-sea-sky-art-exhibition-2024/

Prix Invité d’Honneur et Prix Coup de Coeur

Salon d’Automne 2023, Coubron (93) : Prix Invité d’Honneur et Prix Coup du Coeur

[ 🇫🇷] Très fière de recevoir deux prix au Salon d'Automne 2023 organisé par la ville de Coubron 2023 : Prix Invité d'Honneur pour le Salon 2024 et le Prix Coup de Cœur pour "La Fête" 🖼️🏆🏆 Je remercie chaleureusement Monsieur Le Maire , Madame L’Adjointe au Maire, l'équipe Art culturelle de COUBRON, le jury, et le formidable soutien de mes chers amis.

[🇺🇸] Very proud to receive two prizes at the Salon d'Automne 2023 hosted by the town of Coubron :  Prize Invité d’Honneur for Salon 2024 and the Prize Coup de Cœur for "La Fete" 🖼️🏆🏆 I warm thank you to Monsieur Le Mayor, Madame La Deputy Mayor, Art cultural team of COUBRON, the jury, and the amazing support of my dear friends.  

Médaille Vermeil, Arts-Sciences-Lettres Paris 2023

[ 🇫🇷] Au palmarès du 108 ème anniversaire Arts-Sciences-Lettres à Paris le 14 octobre 2023 (un Association sous le haut patronage du Président de la République), j’ai eu l’honneur et fierté de recevoir la Médaille de Vermeil de l’Académie Arts-Sciences-Lettres en reconnaissance de mon travail et de ma contribution dans les domaines artistiques par le Présidente, Monsieur Gérard GAYET. Une cérémonie magnifique dans le très beau salon Opera de l’Hôtel Intercontinental Paris Le Grand. Je remercie chaleureusement le Président de l’Académie Monsieur GAYET, la Commission Supérieure des Récompenses et le conseil de Mme Danièle EL M'RABET pour cette reconnaissance artistique et leur soutien pour mon art … ainsi que le soutien de ma famille et mes amis.

Un moment très profond pour moi dans mon parcours artistique depuis 2017.

[🇺🇸] On October 14, 2023 at the 108th anniversary of Arts-Sciences-Lettres Paris (an Association under the high patronage of the President of the Republic FRANCE), I had the honor and privilege of receiving the Vermeil Medal from Mr. Gérard GAYET, the President of Académie Arts-Sciences-Lettres in recognition of my artwork and artistic contribution. It was a magnificent ceremony in the beautiful Salon Opera of the Intercontinental Paris Le Grand Hotel. My warm thanks to the President of the Academy Mr. GAYET, the Higher Awards Commission, and Mrs. Danièle EL M'RABET for this artistic recognition and their support for my art … as well as the support from my family and friends.

A very proud and emotional moment for me on my artistic journey since 2017.

Galerie Thuillier « Prix de la Presse 2023 » Award

Je suis au septième ciel, "Winter Light" a reçu la Mention Spéciale 🏆 à la Galerie Thuillier Prix de la Presse 2023. Vraiment honoré de recevoir ce prix du jury prestigieux.

 Une belle soirée entre des artistes, des galeristes, l’Académie Arts Sciences et Lettres, l’Académie Européenne des Arts France et le public.

Ce petit tableau a été un petit jeu de la lumière. Il y a un sentiment de force et de présence mais calme apaisant et il est disponible.

On peut le voir à Galerie Thuillier, 13 Rue de Thorigny, Paris 75003 jusqu’au 2 mars.

[🇺🇸 I am over-the-moon that "Winter Light" received Special Mention 🏆 at Galerie Thuillier Prix de la Presse 2023. Truly honored to receive this award from the prestigious jury.

 A wonderful evening with fellow artists, gallerists, Académie Arts Sciences et Lettres, Académie Européene des Arts France and members of the public.

This small painting was a little play with light and as one person put it “there is a sense of force and presence yet quiet calm”. Available for purchase.

"Winter Light” is at Galerie Thuillier, 13 Rue de Thorigny, Paris 75003 until 2 March .]

Prix au Salon International des Arts 2022 d’AEAF

One time each year, the ACADEMIE EUROPEENNE DES ARTS-FRANCE (AEAF) organizes in Paris, for its members of the Academy, an INTERNATIONAL ART SALON. 

Salon International des Arts 2022 was held at the beautiful venue, Galerie Nesle: the interieur is a beautiful mix of history with a ceiling dating back to 1602 and modern accents located in the heart of St Germain-de-Près district of Paris (75006).

 It was a lovely event with fellow contemporary artists of the AEAF, family and friends including from USA!

 I was thrilled to receive the Prize given by Galerie RIVE MAUVE, partner with the AEAF. With the award, I have the opportunity to exhibit my artwork at the gallery. Galerie RIVE MAUVE (45130 Meung-sur-Loire) is located by the river Mauve just off of the magnificent Loire in former stables of the Cropet Mill (15+km southwest of Orleans).

Stay tuned for information to come.

If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at Jeannine@jflowerart.com or follow Instagram / Facebook ➡️ JFlowerArt1

2 Honorable Mentions “Blue” (Aug 2021)

Thrilled that both “BlueBelle”, my new #monochromatic ultramarine blue oil painting, and “Blue Coat” (2018) were awarded Honorable Mention in the Grey Cube Gallery Aug 2021 “Blue” international online art competition. 

The show included a range of artistic styles and mediums (e.g., oil on canvas, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and photography). The submissions were judged on artistic expression including originality, quality, and interpretation. Out of all entries, 155 artworks were shortlisted for inclusion in the show.

Both paintings will be on display at #galerie39barbizon from 24 Aug - 5 Sept.

Honorable Mention, "Skies" Competition (Aug 2021)

Turning Point Chailley-en-Biere oil on linen

 Fusion Art Announces the Winners of the 5th Annual Skies Art Exhibition 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 5, 2021 (Palm Springs, CA) 

Fusion Art is pleased to announce the opening of the 5th Annual Skies International Art Exhibition. The exhibition is now available for viewing on the Fusion Art website and features awards in three categories: Traditional Art, Digital Art & Photography and 3-Dimensional Art. 

For this exhibition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, were invited to submit their best art and photography depicting the Skies. All artists, regardless of location or experience, were encouraged to submit their best work in any media. 

The 5th Annual Skies Best in Show winners are Christine O'Dell-Ferguson for her acrylic, “Dancing Solo” and Meg Wall-Wild for her photograph, ”Pacifica”. Christine and Meg are Fusion Art’s Featured Artists for the month of August 2021 and, as the Best in Show winners, both artists are invited to participate in Fusion Art's Annual Group Show in Palm Springs, California in March 2022. 

Other award winners include Second Place winners, Sylvia Audet and Meg Wall-Wild. Third Place awards were given to Kathleen Bennett and Zephyr Ivanisi. Fourth Place awards were given to Lessa Clayton and Garret Demarest. Fifth Place awards were given to David Gallegos and Nancy Sloane. 

Rounding out the awards for the exhibition are twelve Honorable Mention winners. Honorable Mention awards in the Traditional Art category were given to Oscar P Vance, Merana Cadorette, Robert Padovano, Cocoa Huang, Tobi Star Abrams and Jeannine Flower. 

Honorable Mention awards in the Photography & Digital category were given to Stuart Chape, Buffy Davis, Daniel Horowitz, Monty Orr, Elizabeth Kayl and Diane Liguori. 

The remaining finalists in the exhibition all exemplified uniquely creative talents and we are honored to showcase their artwork on the Fusion Art website. 

The international competition received a diverse collection of quality artwork from artists all around the world, including the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, 

Italy, France, Israel, Taiwan, China and Ireland. Overall, the gallery judged 357 entries and accepted 130 artworks into the exhibition, which will be featured on the website for the month of August. 

Founded by Award winning artist, Chris and Valerie Hoffman, Fusion Art was envisioned and formed out of a passion for art and the artists who create it. The website promotes and connects new, emerging and established artists with collectors and art enthusiasts, while offering the opportunity to participate in art competitions, exhibitions and experiences. 

Each month and quarter Fusion Art hosts uniquely themed solo and group art competitions and exhibitions. Both winners and finalists are provided with worldwide exposure, by having their work promoted through Fusion Art’s website, in hundreds of press release announcements, email marketing, online event calendars, art news websites and through the gallery’s social media outlets. The gallery’s objective is to promote the artists, worldwide, to art professionals, gallerists, collectors and buyers. 

To view the exhibition and for further information on all the winners and finalists, please visit Fusion Art's website: —>. https://www.fusionartps.com/5th-annual-skies-art-exhibition-august-2021/

Media Contact: 

Valerie Hoffman  Fusion Art, Palm Springs, CA 92263 

Email: info@fusionartps.com  https://fusionartps.com 

EOY 2020 Newsletter [ 🇫🇷 ]

2020 a été un an sans précédent. Cela nous a tous touchés de tant de manières différentes et profondes.  Du point de vue de l'art, les galeries d'art ont été contraintes de fermer et les expositions d'art ont été annulées avec deux confinements en France (de mi-mars au mi-mai et en novembre 2020). Les réseaux sociaux ont été très chargés en tant que les plateforms permettant aux artistes et aux galeries ont envie cherchent à rester en contact avec le monde. L'incertitude demeure et les doigts croisés pour le vaccin et l'avenir à partir de 2021.

L’autumn pour moi….

Les derniers événements d’art avant confinement 2.  

La Rentrée a commencé avec le 13-15 sept 2020 Art Show Paris VII a eu lieu dans le charmant Bastille Design Center (Paris, 75011). J'ai été ravi de recevoir deux prix : le Prix du Jury (médaille de bronze, technique de peinture centrée sur mon art équin) et le Prix du Public(médaille d'argent). J 'ai également eu l'opportunité de figurer dans le numéro 25 du magazine Art & Design Revue août-octobre 2020.

Ensuite, il y avait Le Petit Salon d’Octobre qui s’est tenu à la Galerie Thuillier juste en bas du musée Picasso du 9-22 octobre. La première présentation de mes œuvres dans le Marais (Paris 75003 quartier d’art).

Remporté 3 prix pour mes peintures de paysage / nature (novembre / décembre 2020): 

 Alors que nous entrions en confinement, je suis allée en ligne. Il me fait le plaisir de recevoir le prix de la «reconnaissance spéciale » pour mon triptyque de peinture à l'huile 2020 je faisais pendant le 1ere confinement de la plage de la Barbade «Chillin» dans le cadre du 10e exposition d'art annuelle en ligne «Paysages» de LightSpaceTime (novembre 2020). Cela a été suivi par la réception de 2 prix : le prix «Mérite spécial» pour ma peinture à l'huile d’Octobre 2020 «Whiteface» et le prix «Reconnaissance spéciale» pour une autre tableau à l'huile 2020 «Promenade Dominicale» a l’occasion du 10e exposition annuelle en ligne «Nature» LightSpaceTime (décembre 2020).  Les deux expositions en ligne avaient plus de 740 candidats de plus de 25 pays, dont plus de 30 États des États-Unis. 

Adhésion à Collectif Paard Verzameld et Mondial Art Academia.

J'ai été ravi d'être accepté au sein du Collectif Paard Verzameld, qui fait partie de la Galerie Paard Verzameld (Dutch for Équine Collection) fondée en 2016 par Joyce Ter Horst, conservatrice d'art équin et fondateur de Paard Verzameld (https://www.paardverzameldgallery.com). Le Collectif comprend plus de 100 artistes équins semi-professionnels et professionnels du monde entier qui servent de plateforme pour explorer, échanger et partager avec d'autres qui ont également une passion pour l'art et le monde équin.

J'ai également été heureux d'avoir été sélectionné par le jury pour être membre «Chevalier Academicienne» de Mondial Art Académia (http://www.mondialartacademia.com).

Quoi de neuf dans l'Atelier? 

Avec les événements artistiques, la famille, les chevaux, les chiens et les concours hippiques, mes pinceaux étaient un peu froids sauf pour la sortie du tableau « Whiteface ». Depuis confinement 2, je suis en pleine travail. Des nouvelles tableaux, je suis occupé au chevalet avec quelques peintures en cours.

“Whiteface”, 60x73cm peinture à l’huile inspiré par le montagne Whiteface Mountain, Lake Placid Horse Showgrounds, New York. L’un de haut sommets des montagnes d’Adirondack.

Le plan début 2021?

Avec l'incertitude persistantes de Covid, certains événements d’art de janvier / février 2021 sont déjà annulés.  Je serai en plein travail dans mon atelier. Les nouvelles peintures à l'huiles en cours sont des tableaux de chevaux et de paysages qui sera publiés dès janvier 2021.  Les doigts se croisent pour vous voir à «Art et Matière Art Exhibition» (6-14 mars 2021, Saint-Pierre-Les-Nemours) et «Le Salon du Printemps» ( 16-29 Avril 2021,Galerie Thuillier, Marais, Paris 75003).

En espérant que la vie sera mieux en 2021.

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Faites attention et restez en sécurité et prenez soin de vous pendant la saison de fêtes et en 2021. 

EOY 2020 Newsletter [ 🇺🇸 * ]

* une version française sera également publiée

2020 is not a year to forget. It has touched us all in so many different profound ways. From an art perspective, art galleries were forced to close and art shows cancelled with two confinements in France (mid March- mid May and November). Social media was abuzz as the platform for artists and galleries to connect with the world. Uncertainty remains and fingers crossed for the vaccine and the future from 2021.

A little bit as to what have I been up too ….

Last art events before Nov 2020 French lockdown 2

13-15 Sept 2020 Art Show Paris VII was held in the lovely Bastille Design Center (Paris, 75011). I was delighted to receive two awards: Jury Prize (bronze medal, painting technique focusing on my equine art) and the Public Prize (silver medal).  I also had the opportunity to be featured in the Art & Design Magazine Review Aug-Oct 2020 No. 25 issue. 

This was follow by 9-22 Oct Le Petit Salon d’Octobre  held at Galerie Thuillier  just down from the Picasso museum. A first time presenting my artwork in the Marais (Paris 75003 art quarter).  

3 art awards for my landscape / nature paintings (Nov / Dec 2020)

As we moved into confinement, I moved online. I was so pleased that my 2020 Barbados beachside oil painting triptyche  “Chillin’” received “Special Recognition” Award as part of the LightSpaceTime 10th Annual Online “Landscapes” Art Exhibition (Nov 2020). This was followed by receiving 2 awards: “Special Merit” Award for my October 2020 oil painting “Whiteface” and “Special Recognition” Award for my other 2020 oil painting “Promenade Dominicale” as part of the LightSpaceTime 10th Annual Online “Nature” Exhibition (Dec 2020).  Both online art competitions / exhibitions had over 740+ entries from 25+ countries including 30+ states in the USA.

Memberships with Paard Verzameld Collective and Mondial Art Academia

I was delighted to be accepted into the Paard Verzameld Collective, part of the Paard Verzameld Gallery (Dutch for Equine Collection) founded in 2016 by Joyce Ter Horst, Equine art curator & founder of Paard Verzameld (https://www.paardverzameldgallery.com). The Collective includes 100+ semi-professional and professional equine artists from around the world that serves as a platform to explore, exchange and share with others who equally have a passion for art and the equine world.  

I was also pleased to be jury-selected to become a “Chevalier Academicienne” member of Mondial Art Académia (http://www.mondialartacademia.com).

And in the Atelier?

With art events, family, horses, dogs and horse shows pre-lockdown 2, my paintbrushes were a bit cold other than the release of “Whiteface”. Since lockdown 2, I have been busy back at the easel with a few paintings in progress.

“Whiteface”, 60x73cm oil painting inspired by Whiteface Mountain, Lake Placid Horse Showgrounds, New York. It is one of the High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains

So what is next in early 2021?

With uncertainty due to continued Covid concerns, certain art events scheduled for January / February 2021 are already cancelled. I will be busy in my atelier working on some exciting new paintings, both equine art and landscapes oil paintings, that are scheduled for release early 2021. Fingers are crossed to see you at “Art et Matière Art Exhibition” (6-14 March 2021, Saint-Pierre-Les-Nemours) and “Le Salon du Printemps” (16-29 Avril 2021, Galerie Thuillier, Marais, Paris 75003).

Hoping we will all be in a better place in 2021.  

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Take care and stay safe. Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season and for 2021. 

Special Recognition Award, "Landscapes"

[🇫🇷]  Je suis ravi d'avoir reçu le Prix «Reconnaissance Spéciale» pour ma peinture à l'huile de paysage «Chillin’» 2020 sur toile triptyque (80x120 cm) par la Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery (LST) dans le cadre de leur 10e édition annuelle de «Landscapes» (Paysage) galerie d'art en ligne. Il sera exposé en ligne en octobre 2020 et par la suite dans les archives LST pendant 5 ans pour les visiteurs du site. LST, créée en 2010, aide les artistes nouveaux et émergents à acquérir de l'expérience en compétition dans des expositions d'art avec jury. Ce concours était destiné aux artistes 2D et 3D (y compris la photographie et l'art numérique) du monde entier avec plus de 740 candidatures de 27 pays différents du monde entier, ainsi que de 35 États différents et du district de Columbia aux USA.

[🇺🇸] I am thrilled to have received “Special Recognition” Award for my 2020 “Chillin” landscape oil on linen triptyque painting (80x120 cm) by the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery (LST) as part of their 10th Annual “Landscapes” Online Art Competition. It will be exhibited online during October 2020 and thereafter in the LST Archive for 5 years for website visitors. LST, created in 2010, assists new and emerging artists gain competition experience in juried art shows. This competition was for 2D and 3D, artists, (including photography & digital art) from around the world with over 740 entries from 27 different countries from around the world, as well as from 35 different states and the District of Columbia.  

“Chillin'‘ “ oil on linen 80x120 cm triptyque (2020)

Art Show Paris VII, Prix de Jury et Prix du Public

[🇫🇷] Il y a une semaine, Art Show Paris VII était à plein action à L’Espace Bastille Design (Paris 75011). C'était un endroit magnifique pour partager cet événement avec d'autres artistes merveilleux, M. Harry Bettancourt / Viktoria Solweg et l'équipe d'Art Show Paris, et des invités et public. Ce fut également avec un grand honneur de recevoir deux prix artistiques (prix du jury, médaille de bronze peinture technique et prix du public, médaille d'argent). J'ai été ravi de recevoir les deux prix et j'ai ensuite apprécié la gentillesse du public qui écoutait mon discours d'acceptation en français   

 [🇺🇸] A week ago today Art Show Paris VII was in full throttle at the Bastille Design Center (Paris 75011). It was a beautiful venue to share this event with other wonderful artists, Mr. Harry Bettancourt/Viktoria Solweg and the Art Show Paris team, guests, and the public. It was also with great honor to receive two art awards (Jury Award, bronze medal for painting technique and the Public Award, silver medal). I was thrilled to receive the two prizes and very appreciative of the kind audience listening to my acceptance speech in French 