Monday, April 23, 2018

News

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Finally! It's official. I can share the news, though I was asked not to make a big deal of it. So here is me not making a big deal of it.
2667 artists from 88 countries entered the 2018 BP Portraits Award Competition this year. From these entries it was narrowed down to 215.  From the 215 (8%) to 48 (1.8%)  to 4.  My daughter's work was one of the 48 selected. What does this mean? Her painting, along with the other 47 selected entrants, will be exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in England  from June 14-September 23, then the exhibition will travel to Wolverhampton Art Gallery October 13 to December 2, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh from December 2018 to March 2019 and Cartwright Hall, Bradford from March till June 2019.
If you'd like to learn more about the entrants, here is the link .


http://meghancox.net/home.html

50 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS.
You must be so proud you are in danger of bursting.

Nas said...

Wow! This is huge! Congratulations! Wishing her much success!

nashvillecats2 said...

WOW that is wonderful news. Congrats, to think it's on exhibition here in the UK.

Yvonne.

Anonymous said...

And you are a proud and bragging parent, and why shouldn't you be so. Well done her.

Valerie-Jael said...

Wow, what an honour, this is absolutely wonderful news, and you every right to be HUGELY proud of your clever daughter! BIG hug, Valerie

Pat Hatt said...

That is awesome indeed. Big congrats to her.

RO said...

I don't know how in the world you managed to keep this major news a secret! I just peeked at your daughter's work and she is amazingly talented. I know you and the family have been dancing around the garden with glee. HUGE Hugs Super Sandra and Megan! RO

Jamie Ghione said...

This is very big news. Congrats to her!

L. Diane Wolfe said...

That is big news. Congrats to your daughter.

CJ Kennedy said...

Wonderful! Congratulations to your daughter!

donna baker said...

How exciting. What an honor. It's sweeter when it is your child I think.

Sharon said...

Super!

Adam said...

Congrats to her

Sandra Cox said...

Oh yes:)

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Nas. I think so too:)

Sandra Cox said...

Wonderful news indeed, Yvonne:) Yes, it will be on exhibition in the UK.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Andrew:)

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

That is brilliant Sandra - gosh if I was in England ... I'd be up to London to visit ... congratulations to Meghan - well done - cheers Hilary

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Val:) Hugely proud pretty much sums it up:)

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Pat:)

Annalisa Crawford said...

That's fantastic news! Congratulations to your daughter. I think you excelled at not making a big deal ;-)

Birgit said...

This is excellent! She should be so proud and it I still a mother’s right to showcase her daughter and make a big deal:) I would love to see her work so I hope to see it on the link

Birgit said...

Ok so if that is her flicking her hair..I love it! It looks ghostly and the blurred image evokes many emotions from meloncholy to dreams

cleemckenzie said...

Now that's some exciting news! Congratulations.

Sandra Cox said...

Hi Ro,
It was very, very difficult. I wanted to pull strangers off the street and tell them:)
Hugs received and returned.

Unknown said...

Awesome news, Sandra!
Congratulations to your daughter!
I will keep my fingers crossed for her.
It is understandable that you should speak about it. I would shout out to everyone.
Anyway the talent runs in your family. I am glad for the artist in the family.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Jamie:)

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Di:)

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, CJ:)

Sandra Cox said...

It's sweet indeed, Donna.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Sharon:)

Christine said...

Big congrats to your daughter, wow!

Out on the prairie said...

What a great honor to be selected!!!!

da tabbies o trout towne said...

sandra.....how .....cool........is..........this...conga rats to your daughter..... { and here I thought twas a wee one on the way !!!!!! } ♥♥♥☺☺☺☺ thanx for sharing the link; will check it out !!!

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Adam.

Sandra Cox said...

Aww, I appreciate that, Hilary.

Sandra Cox said...

Yes, I didn't pull strangers off the street and tell them about it as I was tempted to do. Heh.

Lowcarb team member said...

Many, many congratulations to your daughter - you must be so proud.

I checked out the link too, thanks.

Have a brilliant week.

All the bet Jan

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Birgit;)

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Lee:)

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you so much, Carmen:)

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you, Christine:)

Sandra Cox said...

Indeed, Steve:)

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Jan. I sure am.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Personally, I think it IS a big deal. Congratulations to your daughter. You must be bursting with pride.

Sandra Cox said...

Agreed. It is a big deal. And yes I am:)
Thanks, Elizabeth.

Jeanie said...

Oh my! This is a HUGE big deal! You couldn't pick me up off the floor or peel me from the ceiling if this happened in my world! Three cheers for her and big proud hugs to you!

Magic Love Crow said...

WOW!!! This is HUGE!!!! This is a BIG DEAL!!!! So happy for your daughter Sandra!! I know you must be so proud! Tell her, I am so happy for her!! Big Hugs!

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks so much, Jeanie:)

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you, Stacy:) Yes, very proud.
Hugs received and returned.