Having a Little Fun, Dare I Say It...."woooo hoooo!"
Drum roll please,
having a little fun here tonight…...champagne in hand…..
I have decided that after facing down some negativity of late, and a few personal hardships, maybe the universe is now smiling and rewarding me for my continual “belief” and for holding onto the “stuff” I dream of.
It has been a rewarding month for me, so far as my art is concerned….
My images have been honoured by Features in various groups….
THANK YOU to the
“All Things Ancient Egyptian” group,
the “Dolphins and Whales” group,
“The Healing Journey” group and the
“Abstract Digital Art and Writing Group”...... for the features…...
“The Line of Bast” was featured in All things Ancient Egyptian
“Exhilarate!” was featured in the group Dolphins & Whales
“Believe” was featured in the group The Healing Journey
“Kylee” was featured in the group All things Ancient Egyptian
“I Had A Dream” was featured in the group The Healing Journey
“Trinity” was featured in the group ABSTRACT DIGITAL ART AND WRITING
On a grander note, the opening of the new ArtGeo gallery in Busselton was celebrated this month, with the “SIGNATURE SOUTH WEST” exhibition, and a first prize of $10,000. (YES…ten big ones!!)
(No, of course I did not win that one ha ha)
Congratulations go to Philip Berry for taking out the major prize, awarded by three PERTH judges, but the thrill of the night was that in an exhibition of 86 works from top local and state artists, I received a Highly Commended for my artwork, which truly was a great honour, considering the amazing standard of work presented and the talented company I was in.
And now, tonight was the Awards Night for this year’s Annual Busselton Photography contest, run by our Chamber of Commerce. Three talented professional photographers – Christian Fletcher, Roger Clark and Derek Poole were the judges and I was thrilled to come home with a First Prize (Digital Art) and a Highly Commended for two of my images that made it to the finals. In the Public choice awards, voted on by the people of the region, I also got a Third Place…..
so…... I have just had a glass or two of champers and wish to share my happy news with my good friends at Redbubble…...
So raising my glass, thank you for your friendship, support and inspiration…..
Cheers!
Uncle Artmonger
Cheers Wendy darling.
How wonderful for you.
Wendy Slee replied
Thanks Rufio, will have another glass of bubbly just for you!
butchart
good on you my friend…. all the way around…. i truley believe good energy you put out will come back to you… i’m happy to see proof in all your wonderful news…........ peace and light…......b
Wendy Slee replied
thank you dear Butchart…..make that another glass i will raise…cheers! ;-))
Enivea
Oh Wendy, I am so thrilled for you! Congrats on such a fine effort, and of course your work is superb, and the recognition well deserved! Cheers and more cheers!!
Wendy Slee replied
shall I pour you a drink too? cheers and thank you so much Enivea!
Kelly J
Oh CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!! What did you win???? Such brilliant news my dear friend – I am so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You deserve it.. and as I said a while ago – you will be famous one day! And maybe that day is coming soon!! oh my heart is bursting with joy for you… And I raise my glass (of red – bubbles make me burp).... CHEERS!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS
Wendy Slee replied
thank you dear friend…..do you know how nice it is to have such special people as you guys here to share this with…..I nearly just went quietly off to bed, but after a glass or two of champers, there was nothing quiet about me, so I decided to make a fuss, have a bit of a BRAG….and share the fun…..... wish you were here to have another glass with me….. lol
blamo
good to hear …..........congratulations Wendy
Wendy Slee replied
thank you so much dear Tone, I’ll have a drink for you too…..!
Madeline M Allen
WoooooooooooooooooHooooooooooooooo !!!!!!!!!! How very impressive my dear Sunshiine !!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful accomplishments !!! All is so very well deserved. Your work in nothing but outstanding , and so deserves the recognition !!! You Go Girlfriend , I am so very proud of you !!! Love & Hugs !!! xx
Wendy Slee replied
OH thank you so much…..i was thinking of you too…as I always get a big grin on my face when I read your “woooo hooooos”!!! Hugs to you and thank you for your friendship and joy…...
blamo
Make it a double
Wendy Slee replied
you’re on…
(and I bet you don’t mean champagne !!)
Kelly J
I am.. in spirit!!!!! Bottom’s up!!! Such great news honey – well done!! Yes the ten grand would have been nice – but you have to share – your waiting for a BIGGER win remember :) xx
Carol Lewsley
congrats Wendy on all your features as well as getting first prize in the photo comp sounds like you deserve your drink or two champs well done
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you CAzz…..... I was wondering whether you might be there tonight…... wish you could have been….... there were a few familiar faces but mainly a lot of people I had not met before won prizes….......
anyway, thanks so much for your kind words….xx
Danielle Knight
Wendy, how fantastic for you. Raising my warm milo to you… : ) lol I know the standard at this contest is VERY high, you were definately in good company, so you should be very proud of yourself and have definately earnt the right to Brag… Well done.
Wendy Slee replied
WArm milo? that’s next for me…. (or a hot chocolate)...... so cheers Danielle!
and thanks for the kind words…....... I don’t like bragging much, but a few glasses of the bubbly stuff have loosened my ….er…......everything…...LMAO…....
Helene Kippert
How exciting wendy – have another one for me :o)
Wendy Slee replied
I will ! thank you! (hugs)
Lucindawind
congrats Wendy ,,thats awesome
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you Lu! (hugs)
Sophie Shapiro
Wendy this is wonderful news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trusting in the process is so important!....I celebrate with you my dear friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Sx
Wendy Slee replied
thank you Sophie (hugs)
linskudd
Wow. Thrilled for you Wendy. All well deserved. Love L.
Wendy Slee replied
thank you Lindsay (hugs)
Nala
Well how good is that well done you
Wendy Slee replied
thank you Alan (hugs)
Virginia McGowan
well Wendy even if it is 1 am here I will do a big , [not too big ! ] enivea type dance around the desk .. super congrats specially for you, need lots of tlc (((())))
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you….and yes indeed, tlc all round! (hugs)
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you….and yes indeed, tlc all round! (hugs)
H M Bascom
Wonderful news!
Wendy Slee replied
thank you (Hugs) hope some rubs off!
lianne
Bravo Wendy – tickled to death for you and hope the turnaround is a really good one for you. Tough digging out of those negative spaces sometimes!!! And boy have we all been there!
Wendy Slee replied
oh yes, been in one again, and hate even admitting it. (even tho I am at a loss to explain I am aware we create these things all by ourselves lol)...but thank you so much Lianne….(Hugs)
linaji
Oh Dear me.. you are the bomb! I am so very very happy for you and just saw your mail in gmail.. where I never go!! thank you sweet one.. and I think I would like to see the photos that won!! tell us I am on the edge of my seat!!
xoxoxo Big Congrats and do have a slerp of the pain for me!! xox
Wendy Slee replied
yeah, I don’t often “slurp the pain”........getting too old for that these days, it usually makes me fall asleep ha ha! But it was worth it, so thank you very much….(hugs)
liesbeth
Congratulations Wendy!! Good on you to make a fuss… you should.. it’s good to read such great news!!
Wendy Slee replied
thank you Liesbeth (hugs)
Marvin Collins
Wow!! That’s great Wendy!! Congratulations!!!
Wendy Slee replied
thank you Marvin (hugs)
Ravenor
Champagne?.. slurp slurp, lovely ☺ ☺ ☺
Great work Wendy, congrats my friend!!
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you Ray, big hugs!
Sean Farragher
congrats ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you Sean (Hugs!)
Cathryn Swanson
Good on you Wendy, congratulations.
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you so much Cathryn (hugs)
Phil Threlfall
Great news Wendy.
You deserve the recognition for your beautiful works. Well done.
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you most sincerely xx
Shree
We all wish you even more of such happy moments dear Wendy…and may you see the top most heights of success in comming days.!!!! Great achievement so you deserve to cellebrate.
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you kindly Shree (hugs)
AnitaInverarity
Congrats Wendy, your work is amazing and we love you here. A well deserved quaff of champers for you xxxx
Wendy Slee replied
What lovely words! thank you so much!
louisegreen
Wow, congratulations on your awards Wendy…..your work is indeed beautiful & you
are so deserving. Well done my friend!
Wendy Slee replied
thank you Louise, with hugs!
Adrian Kent
Congratulations Wendy, well deserved!
Wendy Slee replied
thank you so much Adrian….. :-))
Coralie Plozza
congratulations wendy not that I had any doubt you would win something …well done
Wendy Slee replied
thank you Coralie!