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Two years ago, I flew to NYC with an artist friend who had been juried into the American Impressionist Society Annual Show.  She had never been to New York and I told her I would go with her and that this was a huge honor to be juried into the show.  I had been a member for several years, but had never participated in any of their events.  So off we went to the Big Apple !  We allowed ourselves an extra two days to explore art galleries, art museums , small neighborhoods and the big city.  The AIS show also included panel discussions, demos and a chance to meet some of Americans best impressionist artists.  After viewing the exhibit, I promised myself that I would enter one of their future shows.  I gained some confidence in my art and abilities by spending several hours studying the accepted art.  Some of the works just blew me away, but others seemed on a par or maybe even not " as good" as some of my works.  " You can do this Lynn !"  

Because of the pandemic, AIS decided to help its artists get their art out to the public by having a first -ever virtual show for Associate Members.  No shipping of accepted work, a low entrance fee....  I needed to goad myself to enter.  Really, what did I have to lose. " You can do this Lynn !"    I sent in three images,  only one had a possibility of being picked as the rule was one painting per artist for the show.  But I figured a had a better chance to get one in if I submitted three.   "You can do this Lynn !"

After entering, I basically forgot all about it, really never thinking I would be juried in.  As proforma, an email was sent to all artists who entered with a "click here " to see a list of all accepted artist.   I clicked, again not expecting my name to be on the list.  

"Holy Moley ! "  There was my name !   I couldn't believe it !   I was accepted into my first American Impressionist Society show. 

" You can do this Lynn !"  

Today,  I opened the on-line catalogue . There it was, my painting !   I have to say, it looks pretty good.  I also have to say that I am very proud of myself for entering.  It is a really good feeling to be recognized by some of the artists I admire the most.