I had a phone call last week to say that I have been selected for Election as a signature member of the Canadian society of Painters in Watercolour CSPWC. I then had to take my paintings for verification by one of the selection committee which went really well. Now I’m just waiting for the paperwork and then I need to take the completed forms with the selected painting down into Toronto to be included in the National collection. Then I will be able to use CSPWC after my name. I feel very honoured.
When I was told which of my 6 paintings had been selected for the National collection it brought a tear to my eye because it is the one of my very good friend Denis who is sadly no longer with us. He had such a love for watercolour and his wish in my last phone conversation with him just before he died last year was that I use the painting of him as part of my application this year. He would be so thrilled to know this painting will now be part of the permanent national Canadian collection of watercolours. This is the painting I did of him doing one of the things he loved most.
Denis was so supportive of me when I was just starting out in watercolour and always believed in me. I can feel that he knows this exciting news and is smiling.
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He certainly is smiling for sure, as we ALL are !
Tickled pink for you, ONA ! BIG congratulations from down here in MD !! That's a lot of letters to fit behind your name, but I'm sure you'll manage , snerk. WTG !!
This brought tears to my eyes to, and I am just honored to say I know you a little. This is fantastic and so deserved. I am sure he knows and are smiling.
Congratulation Ona.
Thanks Janet :) Yes, it is a lot of letters but good ones. Your comment made me think.... Hmmm If I used all the letters I could put after my name Ona Kingdon LTCL, ANEA, ALAM, B.Ed (Hons) PWS and soon CSPWC looks kind of impressive :) The first three by the way are drama/mime qualifications. The fourth my teaching degree and the last two you know:).....now thats a LOT of letters Snerk:)
Thanks Solveig <3
Wonderful news Ona! And what a touching story too! Congratulations! And well deserved!
I am so very proud of you Ona! I saw this over at FB this morning! WOW! I had no idea they take paintings for their permanent collection!!! Did I get that right?? Do they take 6 or you send 6 and from that they make a selection?? How lovely that your friend has been honored to be that painting!!! I just love this painting...it is really amazing!!! You can also see the intensity of how he is working...it is truely a masterpiece.,.his hair is outstanding!!!
Oh...and the painting! Fantastic! You have captured his soul!
Yes Jane, They choose 1 painting from the 6 for their permenant diploma collection.
Thank you Mary :)
Well that speaks volumes then for this painting as your work is so amazing but this one must be a real stunner in person to beat the others out! I would love to see your work in person one day!
Congratulations, Ona...this is a very special and touching moment for you because of your Dennis painting, but I'm thinking that they could probably justify giving you initials by any of the 6 paintings they saw. I know you all are tired of hearing my southern drawl thingie saying this, but, "I just looove knowing Famous People"...ha.
Congratulations Ona. What an honor! That painting is very special. Your work is so delicate and beautiful.
Thank you Mollie and Ellie. I think I have a way to go yet before I'm famous though Mollie. Its a work in progress :) yes Ellie, the painting is very special to me. I couldnt bring myself to sell it but am so happy to know its going to be part of the collection. It just feels .very right somehow
Congratulations Ona.... thinking this is a really big deal and am glad to hear it went well when you presented your work. Not that I would think it wouldn't - it is just I present mine for inspection this weekend in Halifax. Heres hoping the weather is good - long drive.
I will post my news after the weekend - fingers crosed - and Congratulations again!
Helen... I'm keeping fingers and toes crossed. I hope this weekend goes well for you too. I can't imagine it won't go well. Wow that is a long drive. I was lucky as there was someone on the jury from the GTA. James drove me and it only took an hour each way.
How far do you have to go Helen?? I know you will be in too as your work is so breath taking!!! Keep us posted!
four hours in each direction-if we findi t on first try - oh my....
We do have a snow date for the following saturday - but Sunday does look good
Ona! what a wonderful thing! yeah for you! and for your friend.
such an honor for you both!
congratulations, I am so so happy for you!! the painting is great. I am so proud of and for you!
and I know he is smiling down on you and all your accomplishments and hard work!
It is an absolutely fabulous painting. Denis was so right to believe in you. What a special honor for Denis and you. How terrific that many will be able to see and appreciate him. Super Super Congratulations.
Congratulations, Ona!!! You deserve every honor.
Wonderful news, Ona!! A great honor!!
That is wonderful news, Ona! Congratulations!! The portrait is such a touching tribute to your friend.
Got my fingers crossed here too for ya Helen !
...but it's reeely hard to paint this way.
Congratulations Ona, so well deserved. And what a wonderful story about Denis ... he is smiling!
Thank you Suzy, Kaaren, Nita, Chris, Cindy, and Bitsy.
I just know you will do ok Helen. I don't envy you the drive though (((hugs)))
This ia amazing Ona and I know he would be very proud of you and I am proud of you too Congratulations!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Well done, Ona. I know he'd be thrilled, too.
Great news and big congratulations! Love this painting. What a wonderful way to honor Denis.
Thank you both :)
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