Sad news at Mystic...

[Richard Huante]

Jimmie,

You're upset because you won with this? C'mon, now!!! No tengas lastima por nada! Don't be sorry for nuthin'!

The judges' decision is beyond your control, so there's no reason for feeling guilty. Trust me, it feels worse when you are on the other end of the stick. Besides, when a potential client sees this accomplishment on your resume', do you really think they'll dispute it?

Many artists (myself included) would be proud of this drawing and award. Ain't no shame in your game!

Sincerely,

[Sharon Knettell]

Jimmie,

I can't tell you how many times I have entered local shows only to be beaten out by 20 something RISD students. The last local show I was in I entered one of my pastels. I won second place to an amateurish drip of paint that must have taken an hour. Never again.

When those Unison pastels arrive like a rainbow from heaven, you will forget about this.

Sorry, I could not make the show, but I am still dealing with some health issues.