5 Stitches ~ Original

size : 3x3 inches

medium : watercolor on paper

* back of painting is signed

Earlier in the year I had a minor, unplanned dental surgery that required 5 stitches. I came home afterward with a swollen face and painted this.

This piece is 1 out of 38 paintings that were originally displayed as a collection in Moosejaw Mountaineering for ArtPrize 2021 ~ a 3 week, interactive competition and festival in Grand Rapids, Mi, in which the public votes for artists who will receive cash prizes.

2021 was my first year entering ArtPrize. What I most enjoyed about the process was getting to sit in my venue with a little table, live painting in front of my paintings, and meet people from all around the world. I connected with other artists, business owners, tourists & travelers, folks who were at Woodstock, all of whom were very kind to me.

I’m already thinking about how great next year’s contest will be!