The news came today about the Larson Gallery Show, and I didn't make it. I'm very sad to not be included in this great show, but such is life. I still am proud of my creation, and really think they're missing the bet in Yakima!
This is part of being an artist, and probably is universal to all of us. We have the vision, we create the piece, putting our hearts in to our work. And sometimes others don't see what we do, don't realize that wonderful art piece is worthy of prizes and oohs and aahs.
So what happens next? The "Of the Vine" jacket goes onto the rack to await the next show. Maybe I'll get accepted at the gallery I've applied to, maybe not, that would be a good starting jacket there.  There is Artwalk in Edmonds in March, maybe the jacket will go with me there for the night.  There's always a woman who will love this jacket, and have the self confidence to wear it and enjoy the fun of it.  Time will tell, and nothing is lost. I'm disappointed in being turned down, and try hard not to take it too personally. Every juror has a different point of view, a different frame of reference. Evidently these jurors from Larson Gallery were blind.