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Miniature art is a unique art form based on minute scale that traces its roots back to the book paintings and illuminated manuscripts of the 7th century. A work of fine art in miniature is a particularly personal object that draws the viewer into a very intimate world. The MPSGS juried art show is one of the oldest and largest miniature events in the USA, and what better place to hold this amazing exhibition than at the historic Strathmore Mansion in Bethesda, MD, where over 800 tiny masterpieces were on display and for sale during the 85th International Miniature Art Show.

Linda received the Best in Acrylics award for Swing King, a portrait of her cat Zak comfortably cradled in her two-seater swing chair. Judge Chris Krupinski was responsible for awarding prizes in all categories, including sculpture. A renowned and decorated watercolorist, Chris is known for giving special consideration to fine detail in her work, which perhaps makes her particularly qualified to select creations of such tiny proportions for awards.

Art sales, plus the generosity of sponsors, and especially all who came out on this rather brisk day to attend the Wonders of Wildlife, Sprits and Art — thank you, you helped make this event a huge success! Thousands of dollars were generated for Woodlands Wildlife Refuge through admissions, art sales, and the silent auction of original artworks donated by four of New Jersey’s most prominent artists: Douglas Allen, James Fiorentino, Leslie Delgyer and Linda Rossin.

Bourbon Street Wine and Sprits kindly provided a hand picked selection of bourbon and wine, Lone Eagle Brewing supplied a choice of craft beers, while The Raccoon Ridge Ramblers gladly entertained everyone throughout the afternoon. The food was delicious and plentiful, to say the least. And at this time of year, everyone certainly enjoyed and appreciated the hot apple cider!

Woodlands on average, cares for 1,200 injured and orphaned animals each year. Their mission is to rehabilitate and release these wild creatures back into their natural environment and to educate the public by creating a better understanding of how people and wildlife can exist in harmony. Woodlands Wildlfe Refuge, is a 5 star rated, non-profit 501(C)(3) charitable organization. Donations are always welcome, or foster a critter of your choice, you will be helping to give these animals a second chance!

Following the huge success of last year’s online auction “Sketch for Survival,” a conservation campaign organized by Explorers Against Extinction and by the UK charity, Real World Conservation Trust, extended their reach this year to more than 330 professional artists, celebrities and other high profiled people around the world, to create a 26 minute sketch of an endangered species to raise funds for conservation charities that are pivotal in the battle to protect imperiled animals. The timeline for each sketch was based on the shocking estimation that an elephant is poached for its ivory every 26 minutes. Like many other professionals, Linda didn’t do just a simple sketch, but rather worked days to complete her donation, “Future King”(pictured)

The Sketch for Survival 2018 auction site launched on September 22nd and will close on Sunday, November 25th, 11am USA eastern time. This is a unique opportunity to buy affordable original art, while contributing to the conservation of endangered species. All you have to do is click HERE, register and start by making an offer on your favorite piece. Check back regularly, refresh the page of your selected artwork(s) to assure you see its most recent bid.

The 14th Annual Heartland Art Guild International Miniature Painting & Sculpture Art Show has now concluded, and the award winners were just announced. Out of the 319 works created by 89 artists from around the world, there were only seven awards this year, and only the most outstanding pieces received them. “Golden Boy” happened to be one of them, awarded with an Honorable Mention. Linda is beyond thrilled to be included amongst those recognized at the exhibition, housed at the Miami County Historical Museum.

The judge Joni Johnson-Godsy stated: “Choosing the award winners was very hard. I was impressed by the many art styles represented along with the many mediums. Just a great quality show overall!”

AcrylicWorks 5 Bold Values is a spectacular showcase of contemporary acrylic painting, selected from an International call for entries. The fifth competition book in the AcrylicWorks series, this hardback volume from North Lights Books features a rousing blend of ingenuity and instruction. The 127 stunning paintings featured are accompanied by captivating insights, creative solutions and effective approaches from the artists themselves, with an emphasis on the power of values (light, medium and dark halftones). There’s an old saying among artists that “value does all the work, while color gets all the credit.” AcrylicWorks 5 gives value its due, showing how—in the hands of today’s top artists—it brings bold drama to everyday subjects, conveys emotion and commands the eye. Compiled in this glorious, full-color book are modern-day acrylic masterpieces of a rich variety—from still life and abstracts to people, animals and landscapes, displayed in a sensational range of styles that is sure to captivate both art lovers and artists alike.

Linda's painting Big Sky Country was selected to head chapter 5, Animals (page 112, 113), and her second painting Spring Celebration is featured on page 127. I feel privileged to have had not one painting selected for this incredible book, but two! Considering hundreds of artists from around the world submitted their work for this publication, I feel truly honored to be among the chosen 100 artists represented! LR

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Best of Show

What is more majestic than a lioness proudly sunbathing in her African environment? Nothing, according to the Parklane Gallery, which recently hosted its 26th Annual Juried International Miniature Art Show, that featured over 350 tiny works of magnificent perfection by celebrated artists from all over the world.

Linda is overjoyed that She, a profile portrait of a distinguished lioness, was honored with the Best of Show award. The judge, Valerie Collymore, had this to say about this striking miniature: “The exacting and painstaking detail in the Best of Show work is of a superior nature and withstands close examination with a magnifying glass with ease. The title of the piece clues the viewer in to the emotional intent of the artist to show the majesty, pride, and beauty of this lioness, celebrating her female status.”

She was inspired by Linda’s advocacy for wildlife preservation and in particular, by her love of cats of all kinds, which motivates her to bring increased awareness to the plight facing our world’s magnificent felines.

Enter a world of peaceful relaxation when you take in the wondrous floral setting that abounds in Linda’s award-winning miniature, A Garden of Dreams.

The tiny masterpiece recently captured the BEST IN SHOW award from the 10th Annual Spanish Moss Miniature Fine Arts Show hosted by the Mobile Arts Council. The only miniature fine arts show in the state of Alabama, Spanish Moss prides itself in displaying works from top artists in the miniature field to the delight of its many visitors, who view these little treasures with

magnifiers to see every breathtaking detail. Among all of the paintings, drawings, and etchings in this popular competition, Linda is simply thrilled that this piece took home the top honor this year.

The Dunedin Fine Arts Center was the setting for the recent 43rd Annual International Miniature Fine Art Exhibition presented by the Miniature Art Society of Florida (MASF). This unique display featured over 800 2D and 3D treasures of magnificent perfection, along with daily artist demonstrations and docent tours.

Linda is pleased to announce that she was honored this year with a Third Place for Acrylic award for Dune Waker, a serene scene of a cooing dove walking along a sandy beach. The judge for this year’s show, Melissa Miller Nece, is considered one of the foremost colored pencil artists in the country. Have an interest in art? Stop by the Dunedin Fine arts Center to take one of her classes in drawing, colored pencil, or acrylic painting.