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  1. 12-07-2012, 10:58 PM #1
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    National Arts Program Art Show

    I entered the National Arts Program Art Show in Austin, TX this past week. Much to my surprise, I had ended up winning last year with a segmented mesquite vase. With 3 completely different judges and it being a mixed media show with approximately 95% paintings and photographs, I wasn't too confident for a repeat this year. I entered a segmented bloodwood vase and a segmented cherry vase. I did not think that the cherry was capable of winning, but I thought that the bloodwood at least had a shot. Also, a blue ribbon comes with a nice check just in time for Christmas. And the results were.........
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  3. 12-07-2012, 11:00 PM #2
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    Most excellent Robert!
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    Congrats Robert! Great looking vase and pictures!
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    Congratulations! That is so cool...........very nice work, and good to see that in some parts of the country what has been the illegitimate step child of the art world [wooden objects] get some recognition as true art!!! There is so much work that goes into something like you have done here, that a lot of folks do not realize the tedious, painstaking effort it takes to produce such a nice form ........

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  6. 12-07-2012, 11:06 PM #5
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    Congratulations Robert! You have come a long way in your journey to be a skilled turner! Others notice it too!
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  7. 12-07-2012, 11:12 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Roger Chandler View Post
    good to see that in some parts of the country what has been the illegitimate step child of the art world [wooden objects] get some recognition as true art!!!
    Roger, If you look over my shoulder in the one photo, you can just about guess the ratio of paintings and photos to sculpture work. That is about a quarter of the room showing.
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  8. 12-08-2012, 12:45 AM #7
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    Congrats Robert! 2 very nice pieces!
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    Great!!!!!
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    This is excellent news Robert! Congrats on your win and well deserved recognition! I am extremely happy for you!! Keep up the outstanding work!!
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    Congrats! Nice work!
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  12. 12-08-2012, 9:32 AM #11
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    Congrats Robert. Well deserved.
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    That's awesome! Congrats Robert.
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  14. 12-08-2012, 12:08 PM #13
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    Congratulations Robert - Very nice work and well deserved recognition. Can you tell us more about the National Arts Program?
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  15. 12-08-2012, 1:47 PM #14
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    Way to go Robert. Man, if some of your old compadres could see you now. Excellent work on both pieces too, IMO.
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  16. 12-08-2012, 1:57 PM #15
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    They are both blue ribbon pieces to my eyes. Way to kick butt.
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