Congratulations Jimmie!! 2nd place in ARC!

John Zeissig · 03-26-2005, 09:44 PM

This is terrific news , Jimmie! If it were up to me, you'd have won first place by a comfortable margin. Your work really has a "Voice". (That's the part that nobody can teach you.)

John

Kimberly Dow · 03-26-2005, 10:56 PM

Jimmie - Is that an International Artist How did You Paint That - book? Or one of their magazine articles?

Jimmie Arroyo · 03-27-2005, 11:48 AM

Thanks Michele, Mike and John.

Yeah, the book. I did all the paper work involved and submitted it to them, but my name does'nt show on the website as an author. I contacted the editor and she said it is included, the website is a mistake. Just to try to put my mind at ease, I counted the names listed, but they already have 100, which makes me think I was'nt included. I'll have to wait and see.

Allan Rahbek · 03-27-2005, 12:33 PM

Congratulations Jimmie,

it had to happen

Allan

Elizabeth Schott · 03-27-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmie Arroyo

Thanks Michele, Mike and John.

Yeah, the book. I did all the paper work involved and submitted it to them, but my name does'nt show on the website as an author. I contacted the editor and she said it is included, the website is a mistake. Just to try to put my mind at ease, I counted the names listed, but they already have 100, which makes me think I was'nt included. I'll have to wait and see.

Seem Jimmie we must have been connected at the hip at one point in the universe - not because of talent "I'm not worthy"! - but because, I too am Charlie Brown!

You'll get your recognition! We'll be spreading the word anyway!

Kimberly Dow · 03-27-2005, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmie Arroyo

Thanks Michele, Mike and John.

Yeah, the book. I did all the paper work involved and submitted it to them, but my name does'nt show on the website as an author. I contacted the editor and she said it is included, the website is a mistake. Just to try to put my mind at ease, I counted the names listed, but they already have 100, which makes me think I was'nt included. I'll have to wait and see.

Jimmie - I have a landscape in their How Did You...Flowers & Gardens. They had the book advertised on the website for a long time with a list of authors - but the authors were from a previous book - so I was confused also. Just an unclear system maybe. Don't fret - if the editor says you are there then you are I'm sure.

Jean Kelly · 03-28-2005, 01:11 AM

Jimmie,

Triple congratulations! I think we all knew it was just a matter of time. Your work has such sensuality and humaness, I don't think anyone can resist it!

Jean

Jimmie Arroyo · 03-28-2005, 09:56 AM

Thanks for the new comments.

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but because, I too am Charlie Brown!

Wow, that's funny. I've always seen myself as Charlie Brown. I don't know that out of all the Charlie Browns in the world, I'm the Charlie Browniest, but it might be close.

As it turns out, my name is now listed on the website as an author for International Artist. It'll look cool on my resume.

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And Jimmie, I vote for letting your head swell as big as it can get! I think you should be dancing in the street!

My wife thinks the same way. It bothered her that I was'nt excited to win second place. It bothered her more when I told her that I'm going to use the $1000 to pay bills. I don't know why it does'nt excite me, maybe it does'nt sink in.

I get plenty excited finding a crisp, clean dollar in my pocket that I did'nt know was there.

Thanks again.

Garth Herrick · 03-28-2005, 11:28 PM

Jimmie,

The high resolution image of "Kathryn" is stunning! But I would love to see this masterpiece in person. There ought to be an actual show of the ARC winners and finalists that we can all attend and view!

Tonight, I just visited my good friend Christoper Smith who deservedly got the third place prize in sculpture. He was having an open studio drawing session at his studio, which I participated in for the first time. Over in the corner next to some gray photography backdrop paper was his winning piece, "Tidal Rhythms". Chris said humorously that this is his part of that brick and mortar show I wished to see. Truly worth the visit!

So Jimmie, I want to drive out and see your drawing of "Kathryn" as well. I want to hang out with you up and coming "Living Masters"! Can I make an appointment?

Garth

Linda Brandon · 03-27-2005, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by John Zeissig

Your work really has a "Voice". (That's the part that nobody can teach you.)

John

John, I really like the way you've said this, thanks for posting your comment.

And Jimmie, I vote for letting your head swell as big as it can get! I think you should be dancing in the street!