In the Spirit of Fruit

I received my latest copy of "Southwest Art" magazine,

and was delighted to see some colored pencil in the spotlight.

They sponsored an art contest for those over 31 years old,

and Cecile Baird won first place with her drawing: "Anyway

You Slice It". I also posted a photo of one of her other

outstanding pieces, "Juicy Fruit". I have had the pleasure

of seeing her work in person during several Colored Pencil

juried shows across the nation. I saw the banana piece just

recently during the CPSA convention show in California last

August. It was exquisite. As a colored pencil artist myself,

I am thoroughly impressed and appreciative of her skill and

expertise. I am so glad she won this honor, and I wish her

all the best.

www.cecilebairdart.com

I am continuing to work on the dog portrait, and will post

when finished. I thought you would enjoy seeing this other

wonderful work.

sheltongail@hotmail.com
For info on Pet Portraits: email me or call the

gallery: Pea Patch Gallery 318-628-3560