A WINNING SMILE!

© Pat Gamwell

A WINNING SMILE!

Uploaded: May 14, 2009

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I am proud to announce my daughter, RONDA CHATELLE,
just won BEST OF SHOW (grand prize winner out of 700 entries of pottery, ceramics, oils, watercolors, photography!)
at the student ART EXHIBIT in Kaneko Gallery!
She won $200 and will be on all college publications, advertisements, flyers, etc. for a year.
She asked me to do a 'straight' portrait for the newspaper and then turn it into something 'artsy' for her!

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, red-eye reduction mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350

Comments

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 14, 2009

congrats to Ronda!!! gorgeous portrait and drawing Pat!!! #1127569

Renee Doyle May 14, 2009

BIG congratulations all round!!!!!!! This is 'artsy' and 'classy' !!!!!! #7518366

Lynne Morris May 14, 2009

WTG girl, Huge Congratulations to Rhonda! This is a beautiful portrait Pat, love the tones and effects, great work my friend. #7518369

Maria Warren level-classic May 14, 2009

Big Congrats that is so so awesome :) beautiful photo :) great tones #7518377

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 14, 2009

You Did a GREAT Job For Her, Pat!

I bet she is tickled pink and I bet you had fun doing this for her!

You must be so proud of her for her big win! Please tell her we all congratulate her and also tell her we think you are terrific!!! :)

-Laura #7518391

Tommy E. Burgess May 14, 2009

Fantastic portrait and work Pat and a big congratulations to your daughter!!! #7518448

Katarina Mansson May 14, 2009

What a team you two are! Congratulations to Rhonda!
Cudos to you for a wonderful portrait! #7518488

Ray Clarke May 14, 2009

Well done Ronda, A chip of the block Pat, Great image.!!!(R) #7518495

Kerry Hill May 14, 2009

Congratulations to Ronda!! Beautiful portrait and work here, Pat!! #7518584

Michelle Alton May 14, 2009

Truly classy and I can see the joy on her face! I'd love to see the piece that won! #7518624

Tiia Vissak May 14, 2009

a great image & wonderful news! #7518713

Jennifer L. Alder May 14, 2009

First of all--- BIG Congrats. Although with a momma like you, I am not surprised to learn of her accomplishment. :)
This is a beautiful portrait, Pat. :) #7518755

Colette M. Metcalf May 14, 2009

Congrats!!! Beautifully done! #7518885

Joy Rector May 14, 2009

beautiful shot and congratulations #7518990

David Phalen May 14, 2009

BIG Congrats to Ronda!! Judging from your outstanding portrait Ronda is not only talented but a beautiful young lady!! #7519137

Nikki McDonald level-classic May 14, 2009

Congratulations to both of you, Pat -- to Rhonda for her win and to you for this wonderful conversion. I'll bet she love it - I sure do. #7519194

Jean E. Hildebrant May 14, 2009

Pat, she is a beautiful woman with a gorgeous smile, alot like her Mom, I see :)
Congratulations to her! I'd love to know what she won with? Painting, sculpture or ??? #7519673

Pamela Shane May 14, 2009

Love your work on your daughter's lovely
portrait. Congratulations to you both! #7519858

Ray Clarke May 14, 2009

I know Ray already did this one Pat, but I i wanted to add my congratulations to Ronda and you for a beautiful portrait..say hi and well done from me please #7519944

Dr Silly level-classic May 14, 2009

You have a beautiful daughter, with a great smile. And you did a great job showing it. Tell her congrats on her win. :O)
#7520400

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic May 14, 2009

Huge congrats to you and your daughter, Pat. This is outstanding. #7520660

Linda Blair May 14, 2009

A big congratulations to your beautiful daughter....quite an achievement!!!! Awesome portrait and work Pat!!!!!! #7520800

Susie Peek-Swint May 14, 2009

I love the image and artsy effect Pat ~ kudos to you and to Ronda for her achievement! #7520814

Sam Britt May 14, 2009

Congratulations to Ronda! This is a beautiful portrait of her. Great tones & effects, Pat #7521185

Karen Engelbreth May 14, 2009

Congrats to Ronda :0))
You made a wonderful portrait, Pat... #7521433

Teresa Burnett level-classic May 14, 2009

Hi Ronda! Hey Pat, you have a talented AND beautiful daughter!! Wonderful portrait of Ronda!! I have a pretty good idea where Ronda got her talent!!! #7521477

Phillip R. Connolly May 16, 2009

Hey, this is a great portrait of your loverly daughter, Pat...and I really like the treatment you have given it! Excellent!!

Phil #7527776

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic May 17, 2009

Great portrait and wonderful effects. She is a beautiful lady and you must be very proud of her !!!! #7531411

Hendrik Storme June 01, 2009

Congratulations to Ronda!...and this is just a great portrait,Pat!!! #7585843

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic June 01, 2009

Beautiful portrait, Pat!
Congratulations to Ronda!!! Such an honor!
~Lisa #7586804

ronda chatelle level-classic August 28, 2009

Wow....I never actually saw your entry Mom! Thanks to everyone for the special comments and encouragement. I really appreciate it! And Mom thanks for your work on the photo! All it needs is an EP!!! (lol) #7897460

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