By John Jude Palencar
I was happy to learn that the Artist’s Magazine awarded my painting “Extasis” First Place in the Portrait/ Figure Category for their 30th Annual Competition. “Extasis” will be featured in a double page spread along with the other award winners in the December 2013 issue now available at your local newsstand or bookstore.
I was truly surprised that the painting was accepted due to the unusual nature of the subject matter. This was made more gratifying because this is one of my personal works and is part of an ongoing larger body of work I am creating for a future unnamed and unscheduled exhibition. I would like to thank Maureen Bloomfield, Editor of the Artist’s Magazine for the wonderful article.
Congratulations!!
That's gonna be an incredible show! Hope I can see it–in the fullness of time.
You better have that show where I can get to it. John, you remain my inspiration. Did that just get a little weird?
Congrats! That's a really nice painting!
Congratulations! It's a wonderful painting!
Some time ago you explained your process here (ar lest, one of them!).
I'm marvel that this is acrylics and not oil.
If I remember well, you work through acrylics washes, right?
Good shot!
Hi Guys – Thank you for the supportive comments. Hopefully I will be posting more of my personal work as time goes by.
Thanks again.
JJP
Mr Palencar,
I apologizein advance for bombing your blog, but I’ve not been able to find an accessible contact for you and am in need of your assistance. I’ve seen the civil war soldier in the pedestal, I’ve seen the stained glass window, ive seen the pathway at the church. I’ve seen the fair person on the ledge by the spoon. I know the hands are pulling the painting in toward the viewer. I am amazed at the talent and planning that would be required to do these feats. But, as the “official” site lists the wrong city, I’ve been unable to get permission from the church to excavate. Would you be willing to speak with them?
I hope to hear back from you, and thank you for your time.