I think this is about the 4th or 5th year that I have been involved in the Helldorado Art Show and Auction. It is really one of my favorite local shows at this point. The art is amazing and so winning a ribbon there is really special.
I entered 4 pieces total and won a second place ribbon in the acrylic category on my painting, "Rise and Shine". That piece also happened to be bid on and so I only brought home 3 pieces and this ribbon. This piece was nearly the last painting I have completed. I really wanted to enter it in my solo library show but didn't quite make the deadline.
The whole time I was painting this piece I struggled with it. I had initially tired to paint a mottled background in blue but I struggled with that and especially with the foreground. It just didn't seem to work out the way I had it in my mind. I loved how the rooster was progressing, but I felt as if he was floating in the middle of the canvas and I didn't know what to do with his feet. I was pretty sure I wanted a fence post with morning glories but things just didn't seem to be lining up right.
The current and final background was actually my 3rd attempt of painting it over. I'm so pleased that I just kept at it even though I felt that I might just scrape the whole piece. I love the bright colors and the combination of detail and pop art together. This will not be the last time I combine these two styles I am sure.
In April I had taken this piece and entered it into the Clark County Fair and Rodeo in Logandale and I received a very positive response with it. I actually won 2nd place in the show with it. Of course the competition wasn't as stiff as it is with Helldorado.
Ribbons are wonderful, but art sales are the true compliment paid to an artist. Well unless you win BEST OF SHOW ribbon. I'm guess that ranks up there pretty high. I will miss this piece, but I am happy he found a new home where someone appreciates him enough to pay their hard earned money for the privilege of hanging him on their walls.
Now even though I have sold the original painting, there is still prints and merchandise available that can be ordered with this image. I personally turn most of my artwork into small prints (4 x 6, 5 x 7 or 8 x 10), 4 x 6 art magnets or stickers. These are all available on my Etsy store.
I've included just a couple of images that shows just how great this image would look on products such as prints, book bags, sweatshirts, mugs, shower curtains or phone cases. You can click this link and it will take you right to this image to place your order. What a great gift for any "Rooster" lover on your list.
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