Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Kline Academy Instructor GARY BLACKWELL wins Special Award

Gary Blackwell, Title: Friends, Size 11 x 14 Surface: Wallis paper

Kline Academy Instructor GARY BLACKWELL
wins Special Award and Cash Prize
from The Pastel Society of the West Coast


Gary Blackwell, a Signature Member of the PSWC and was given a special award for his entry "Friends" pastel on paper during The PASTELS USA 22nd Annual International Open Exhibition at the Haggin Museum in Stockton CA. The show runs from May 18 to June 22 and is sponsored by the Pastel Society of the West Coast.

Winning competitions is not new to Blackwell - a few years ago he earned the title of "Distinguished Pastelist" after winning three awards in succession in this same competition.