Three more Governors
 

I just found out I've been chosen to paint the official portraits of the three living former governors of Wyoming. They're expected to be finished mid-2008. That ought to keep me busy for a while!

Your portraits are absolutely beautiful, congratulations.

Michelle, when I saw the post title I knew it had to be you! Congratulations! You will be one busy lady.

Michele, this is excellent news!! My sincere congrats and wish you many more.

Michele,

Congratulations.

Wyoming is NEAT!

Make one of them wear a cowboy hat!

I'm hoping one or more of the gentlemen will let me pose them outdoors, or wearing something other than a black suit!

Michele,

You are one of those artists I was fortunate enough to see grow their career from having to solicit business to be solicited for business. I am very happy for you to see that all your hard work has paid off and that you are so sought after. Congratulations!

Wow, Michele! A most well-desrved congratulations!

Congratulations!
 

Congratulations, this must be like a dream come true. It will be exciting to see the three portraits, do we have to wait until mid 2008 to see them all unveiled at once or will you present them one at a time?
Joan

They are expected to be done by mid-2008 but with the past two governors commissions I created (Nevada and Washington) there were many delays due the governors' schedules, and other state agencies' requirements. That's a ballpark date at this point.

Wow, what terrific news, spectacular, old friend! That's quite a niche you've got going there, Michelle. Congratulations!

Yikes! Michelle, you are really on a roll--congratulations!

That's really wonderful. I admire your work and am so glad you're having such terrific success.

Hi Michelle.

I understand that you are back from the sittings of the three "men in black". I hope you were able to have some fun with them, and get them out of office! Congratulations on this prestigious honor, I'm proud to say that I knew you when.

I'm looking forward to seeing some works in progress, or at least the finished pieces.

Jean

These should be very interesting portraits to paint. The first gentleman wore a casual jacket and bolo tie, the second one had his signature beige Stetson cowboy hat in his hand for the sitting -- and the third governor came to his sitting wearing a black Stetson hat, bolo tie, leather vest, big silver belt buckle and black jeans -- perfect for Wyoming!

Yah! And three cheers for you, Michelle! This sounds like great fun. Sharon, I totally understand that Michelle would never compromise her professionalism in her pursuit of fine art with a capital F (fun). Hee Hee.

Congrats all around for you! Now I expect to see some really Fine Art come out of those hands of yours.

Jean

Congratulations Michelle! I really admire your artistic talent and your professionalism and I look forward to seeing the finished product. :sunnysmil

Oops!!!!!
 

I just reread what I wrote earlier. When I said "out of office", I really meant out of THE office! My apologies to anyone I may have offended, I just forgot to type a simple word..............duh. :o

Jean

Oh how I adore living out West. :) I'm excited to see these paintings, Michele!

Wonderful news, Michele! Congratulations. I can't wait to see them.

David

Michele this is wonderful news and I wanted to add my congratulations. I am in Europe and just now got a chance to read this, sorry if I am a bit late....

That is fantastic news Michele! I know you'll do a great job and I look forward to seeing them. WIPs would be fantastic (hint hint ;) )

Renee Price

Congratulations to you and the smart people who chose you for this commission!

How's the gubernatorial commissions coming, Michele? Can we have any sneak peeks?

You told me about this at the conference this weekend, but I'll congratulate you here too....well done!

--TE

Thanks, everybody! I hope to finish these threee paintings this month. The unveiling will be in September and after that I can post the images.

Tom, it was great to see you, as always!