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"I couldn't stop looking at this piece," said judge Mary Serfass,
for the 2013 annual MPSGS miniature art show. "The depth of
the painting and detailing in the elephant's trunk is mesmerizing."

Linda will be attending this very special 80th Anniversary Show
to accept her award in person, and she would be delighted to answer
any questions concerning her miniature artwork to attendees.
Opening Reception: Sunday, November 24th, 2 -4 pm, Mansion at
Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD. If you
need additional information, please visit Linda's schedule page.

"I recently received a phone call from The Art Gallery of
Fells Point to inform me that I had won First Place in
Acrylics for "Sun Dance" at the annual North American
Miniature Show in Baltimore, MD. Of course I was excited
to learn this, but the icing on the cake was hearing that it
immediately sold at the opening reception." LR

The show will continue through to November 3rd, 2013.
Visit Linda's schedule page for more information on this event.

Not every show supports awards, but those that do
keep artists on their toes when it comes to what
an artist may choose to submit. At this years
Council for the Arts 29th Annual Miniature Art
Exhibition there were 317 submissions, and from
these only 200 were selected for display. Just eight
received awards and Linda's Joy Ride happened to
be one of them! As with any competition, it's
rewarding to be recognized for a job well done.

The show will run from November 1, 2013 through
January 3, 2014. Please refer to Linda's schedule
page for more information, especially if you live in
or around Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

The 5th Annual Spanish Moss Miniature Art Show may be
over, but the experience of winning the AMAS Award for
Romancing the Reef remains new for Linda. This colorful
ribbon will be added to her accumulation of awards for her
never tiring efforts to create nothing less than the best.

Linda has donated an original painting to Carolina Tiger Rescue
for their Black Ties & Tails Ball auction, an annual gala to benefit
Carolina Tiger Rescue. CTR is a nonprofit organization that provides
a lifelong sanctuary to wildcats rescued from the pet trade or other
abhorrent conditions, whose mission is to save and protect wild cats in
captivity and in the wild.

The exotic evening shimmers with fine food and drink, lighthearted
games, silent and live auctions, entertainment and dancing. The
highlight of each Black Tie & Tails Ball is the superb auction
packages. Examples of previous donated items included: a weeks
vacation on Hatteras Island, NC; Moonlight and Wine with the Tigers,
a twilight tour during the cats' most active hours, followed by wine
and cheese while listening to the night sounds of CTR.

"This year I'm honored to gift an original painting of one of CTR's ocelots, who I'm sure his adoptive parents will recognize! Having visited Carolina Tiger Rescue many times, I am constantly impressed by the dedicated staff and individual attention each animal receives. This 55 acre compound is filled with beautiful healthy tigers, leopards, lions, ocelots, and caracals, to name just a few, who are very fortunate to now be a part of CTR. Each enclosure provides ample space for these wild animals to romp, or just snooze in or on their private houses. It has been my privilege to personally met these handsome creatures along with the committed people who care for them." LR

Black Ties & Tails Ball will take place on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Washington Duke Inn, Duke Campus, Durham, NC. Limited tickets still available. To learn more visit: http://www.CarolinaTigerRescue.org