A WINNING SMILE!
Uploaded: May 14, 2009
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
Stefania Barbier May 14, 2009
congrats to Ronda!!! gorgeous portrait and drawing Pat!!! #1127569Renee Doyle May 14, 2009
BIG congratulations all round!!!!!!! This is 'artsy' and 'classy' !!!!!! #7518366Lynne 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. #7518369Maria Warren May 14, 2009
Big Congrats that is so so awesome :) beautiful photo :) great tones #7518377Laura E. Swan 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!!! #7518448Katarina Mansson May 14, 2009
What a team you two are! Congratulations to Rhonda!Ray Clarke May 14, 2009
Well done Ronda, A chip of the block Pat, Great image.!!!(R) #7518495Kerry Hill May 14, 2009
Congratulations to Ronda!! Beautiful portrait and work here, Pat!! #7518584Michelle Alton May 14, 2009
Truly classy and I can see the joy on her face! I'd love to see the piece that won! #7518624Tiia Vissak May 14, 2009
a great image & wonderful news! #7518713Jennifer 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. :)Colette M. Metcalf May 14, 2009
Congrats!!! Beautifully done! #7518885Joy Rector May 14, 2009
beautiful shot and congratulations #7518990David Phalen May 14, 2009
BIG Congrats to Ronda!! Judging from your outstanding portrait Ronda is not only talented but a beautiful young lady!! #7519137Nikki McDonald 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. #7519194Jean E. Hildebrant May 14, 2009
Pat, she is a beautiful woman with a gorgeous smile, alot like her Mom, I see :)Pamela Shane May 14, 2009
Love your work on your daughter's lovelyRay 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 #7519944Dr Silly 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)Mary Beth Aiello May 14, 2009
Huge congrats to you and your daughter, Pat. This is outstanding. #7520660Linda Blair May 14, 2009
A big congratulations to your beautiful daughter....quite an achievement!!!! Awesome portrait and work Pat!!!!!! #7520800Susie Peek-Swint May 14, 2009
I love the image and artsy effect Pat ~ kudos to you and to Ronda for her achievement! #7520814Sam Britt May 14, 2009
Congratulations to Ronda! This is a beautiful portrait of her. Great tones & effects, Pat #7521185Karen Engelbreth May 14, 2009
Congrats to Ronda :0))Teresa Burnett 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!!! #7521477Phillip 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 May 17, 2009
Great portrait and wonderful effects. She is a beautiful lady and you must be very proud of her !!!! #7531411Hendrik Storme June 01, 2009
Congratulations to Ronda!...and this is just a great portrait,Pat!!! #7585843Lisa J. Boulden June 01, 2009
Beautiful portrait, Pat!ronda chatelle 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) #7897460Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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