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Michele Rushworth · 10-22-2002, 08:06 PM

Sometimes what happens to a painting in a competition is a result of its title.

I entered a fairly representational landscape in a number of local shows years ago. It was titled after the location in California where I took the reference photos. The painting was not accepted into any of these shows.

The next time I prepared to enter it in a show (I'm a diehard) my husband, more cynical than I am about the art world, suggested I re-title it "Left New York at 5:03."

You can guess what happened. It was accepted and won an Honorable Mention award. Go figure!

10-22-2002, 08:06 PM	#20
Michele Rushworth CAFE & BUSINESS MODERATOR SOG Member FT Professional Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,460	What's In A Name? Sometimes what happens to a painting in a competition is a result of its title. I entered a fairly representational landscape in a number of local shows years ago. It was titled after the location in California where I took the reference photos. The painting was not accepted into any of these shows. The next time I prepared to enter it in a show (I'm a diehard) my husband, more cynical than I am about the art world, suggested I re-title it "Left New York at 5:03." You can guess what happened. It was accepted and won an Honorable Mention award. Go figure! __________________ Michele Rushworth www.michelerushworth.com [email protected]