I am excited to announce that my painting earned a blue ribbon, (first place in amateurs) at the New Jersey State Fair this year.  This is my friend and co-worker, Billy (Owner of Bubba-Cue BBQ, his info is on my Knitted Animals page!) standing by the painting during the fair.  Even more exciting is I was told when I went to pick-up the painting that it had been sold.  How wonderful!  I hope the new owner enjoys it.