Sunday, December 30, 2012

Last award of 2012!! (promise!)

Strange photo - I look like I'm wearing my easel! 

You see, I just can't keep away can I? After telling you I was going to have a week or two away from the blog here I am again! I promised to let you have a few days sleeping off those extra mince pies.
I didn't think there'd be any more news to report this close to the end of the year, I certainly didn't think there'd be any more awards to be talking about in 2012 but... what do I know?!

We've got a BRAND NEW high note to end the year on!!

To my amazement and delight this morning I found out I'd won the Making a Mark Plein air plus award ('for excellence in plein air painting plus a strong commitment to sharing information') !

Thank you to Carol Lee Beckx (Art matters) for nominating me! 

Thank you to Katherine Tyrell for choosing me!

Thank you to all of you who read my blog and give me all your wonderful support, without you I'd be talking to my brushes more than I do already...

Here's the all important link so you can go and have a look for yourself...

http://www.makingamark.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/Getting-out-of-the-Studio-Making-A-Mark-Awards-2012.html?m=1


but before you go! I just want to say a great big HAPPY NEW YEAR and may 2013 bring us all great happiness... and a teensy bit less rain in Europe...



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25 comments:

  1. Art MattersDecember 30, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    I am so happy you won! I am determined to follow your example and get out of the studio this coming year.
    Happy New Year to you, too.

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  2. Bobbi HeathDecember 30, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Haidee, this is such a well deserved award! I say that having painted next to you (in the rain and wind), seen your beautiful work in process (and finished), and as an avid reader of your blog (and also as the owner of one of this year's nicest of your paintings). You truly inspire me. Keep up the great work!

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    1. UnknownDecember 31, 2012 at 12:31 AM

      Thank you so much Bobbi!! Hope to paint with you again in 2013 somehow, somewhere! :-)

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    2. ANDREW TAYLORJanuary 12, 2013 at 11:54 PM

      What easel is that Haidee, is it the M-box or something? You mention looking like you are wearing it - it looks like a sandwich board, what people wear for dispaying adverts. Hey perhaps one could earn extra £££ by advertising on the back of the easel :)

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    3. UnknownJanuary 13, 2013 at 10:31 AM

      It is an Open box M Andrew. I love your enterprising idea! Would be especially of use in busy areas such as town centres wouldn't it?!

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  3. Barbara Benedetti NewtonDecember 30, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    I just subscribed to your blog Haidee-Jo and want to offer my congratulations and wish you a Happy New Year! Your paintings and your dedication are an inspiration.

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    1. UnknownDecember 31, 2012 at 12:31 AM

      Thanks so much Barbara! Lovely to meet you and welcome aboard! :-)

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  4. UnknownDecember 30, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    What a year. Next year is going to give the opportunity to build on your successes in 2012 and with your enthusiasm, commitment and skill I'm sure you will make further big strides.

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    1. UnknownDecember 31, 2012 at 12:33 AM

      Thanks Mick! Will try my best! Happy new year!

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  5. Nicky HugillDecember 31, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    Well deserved! Congratulations, all the best for 2013

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  6. pauladrianalcock@gmail.comDecember 31, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    Well done Haidee, you deserve it. It's been a pleasure reading your blog since I came across you're work earlier in the year and I also enjoyed reading you're yearly review.

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  7. Linda PoppleDecember 31, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Congratulations!! Well deserved!! Great way to end 2012.

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    1. UnknownDecember 31, 2012 at 10:03 AM

      Thank you Linda! Wishing you all the best for 2013!

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  8. Corry KooyDecember 31, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Congratulations Haidee-Jo, so wel deserved. You work so hard and are so talented. Happy new year hope to meet you one day in 2013.

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    1. UnknownDecember 31, 2012 at 10:07 AM

      Thank you Corry, I would absolutely love that! Happy new year! :-)

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  9. angela j simpsonDecember 31, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    well done - what a year! Best wishes for 2013!

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  10. joy london ukDecember 31, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Well done Haidee, so pleased for you and what a year!!
    So looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful work in 2013.

    HAPPY NEW YEAR

    Joy

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  11. tim kingDecember 31, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    Well I'll be jinglebell'd Haidee, yet another award! Yes, it is the joy that does it - bouncing out of every picture, like Tigger himself. I see that Banji got the sketcher's award too. You guys are really on a roll - keep going! Very best wishes to you and your family for 2013

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    1. UnknownJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:39 PM

      That's very sweet Tim! Look forward to painting with you again in 2013! :-)

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  12. René PleinAirJanuary 2, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Van Harte Haidee, and indeed wel deserved!!

    Een gelukkig en gezond 2013 gewenst.

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Thank you for your words!