Sad news at Mystic...

[Terri Ficenec]

Originally Posted by Garth Herrick

Again, Jimmie, your drawing is fully deserving of the best in show status.

Garth

I've got to agree.

[Michele Rushworth]

Hold your head high, Jimmie. The judges knew what they were looking for and your drawing was it. I'm sorry the president chose to make some less-than-gracious comments. His problem, not yours!

[Sharon Knettell]

Jimmie,

The Chinese boatmen picture looks like a typical revolutionary reality painting or a bookcover for an Asian paperback epic.

The ballet dancers are confusing and overwrought, and note her gigantic FEET!

[Elizabeth Schott]

Jimmie I can't remember what incredibly intelligent person said this... but always think to yourself... "less is more"!

[Rob Sullivan]

Ah, Jimmie -

I can feel your confusion and disappointment over this whole thing. But, I must agree with everyone here in that regardless of whichever piece you submitted, the most deserving artist (that's you, bro) was recognized. No one can take that away.

What a weird set of circumstances, and strange behavior from everyone involved, though. But, as I found out recently myself, things happen in the art world that are so unexpected, you can't even imagine it as a hypothetical. You can only grow from the experience, and keep forging ahead despite how you just want to hide under the blankets.

More (and better) awards are forthcoming, Jimmie. Keep putting the work out there, and you'll see it happen. I ain't no Nostradamus, but I'm not blind, either.

[Jimmie Arroyo]

More thanks, you're all making it easier. The encouragement is greatly appreciated!

[Patricia Joyce]

Hi Jimmie,

Each portrait is distinclty a Jimmie Arroyo and speaks of your incredible ability to capture women, especially their vulnerability alongside their strength. So, in my humble opinion they are both deserving of the award!