I'm Good; and that is where the Pope is from!

Although this isn't a post for an art gallery or an exhibition, I found it appropriate to share a couple of my art works during this time in the year. A few people have heard that the 2016 State Fair is opening up submissions for their Fine Art competition, and I have decided to try and put some of my works in it as well! I personally have never been to the State Fair before, so wanting to participate this year is pretty exciting for me.

I have already registered and uploaded a picture of one of my works (which need to be completed within the past 2 years) and am planning to upload my second piece once it is completed. There are multiple divisions for different types of art works and within those divisions are different classes. For example, my first piece that I entered (Pop Tab Rosary) is under Division 410(3D Artworks), class 4(recycle).

Pop Tab Rosary

My next piece that I am planning to submit is a 18"x24" pencil drawing of Pope Francis. Although it is still a work in progress, I would need to finish it before May 4 at 5pm, which is when all uploaded pictures of the entries are due.

I had actually stumbled upon this through the FORM Art Club emails, which talked about other art submissions for other galleries, and happened to read about the State Fair Adult Fine Art competitions. Additionally, my Medieval Art history professor mentioned it in class one time as well. Even though this will be my first time submitting something to the California State Fair, who knows: maybe I will get accepted and be able to go to it for the first time too!

There is always a first time for everything, and if you don't try, you'll never know what you can accomplish.

WIP (looks better in person)

Pope Francis reference photo