09/07/2026
I’ve been keeping a little secret… 🇺🇸🎨
When I created America 250, I knew this painting was special to me—but you never really know how your work will be received when you put it in front of someone else to judge.
So I submitted it.
And then I waited.
And this week, I opened an email that started with one word every artist hopes to see…
“Congratulations!” ❤️
America 250 was selected to be part of the HeART of America juried exhibition at Yavapai College! 🇺🇸
Seeing a piece that represents so much of what inspires my work—faith, freedom and country—chosen for this exhibition is a pretty incredible feeling.
But there’s still another chapter to this story. 👀
The exhibition includes judged awards and cash prizes, and those winners haven’t been announced yet.
So now…we wait. 😬😂
Regardless of what happens next, today I’m celebrating the fact that America 250 MADE THE SHOW. 🇺🇸🎨
And if you want to find out whether she brings home an award…
Follow along. I’ll tell you as soon as I know. 👀