New York Night
Posted: May 10, 2024 Filed under: Uncategorized 76 CommentsMy special New York night was two weeks ago when I attended the American Watercolour Society dinner and received my signature status. It was a big deal for me, and my family surprised me the next night with some champagne and a really special gift — a gorgeous Pilot fountain pen. I’ve never owned a pen this beautiful, and now I understand why there are so many pen aficionados in the sketcher world. You kinda feel like a million bucks when you’re drawing with one of these.
Today I filled my pen with de Atramentis brown ink so I could draw this Helleborus, which was another special gift from friends who saw the AWS show in NYC. To commemorate these two gifts, I used my Pilot pen to sketch the plant. And I also recorded some info about the Helleborus (thoughtfully chosen for its name, no doubt) which blooms in early spring. I hope to draw it in bloom next year when the black-purple flowers are out. Sketched in my Hahnemuhle 100% cotton sketchbook while sitting outside in the sun.
Shari, congratulations for achieving signature status in AWS.
Dan, many thanks!!
So pleased and proud of your achievement. Congratulations and enjoy your “stardom”.
Janice, thank you so much!!
Congratulations on your much deserved AWS status!!! Love your sketch with your new pen too.
Beth, thank you so much.
Congratulations Shari. All the best! Susie
Susie, thanks so much!
Congratulations Shari! How wonderful to be honoured, but ESPECIALLY at the Salmagundi Club!!! (Yes, I got the shivers when I saw your name on that list–residing with other personal heroes of mine!!!)
So, I am cheering for you here in the Rockies, but with extra feet stomping from a former Montrealer!!!
xx
Lori, I can hear the feet stomping all the way here. Thanks so much!!
Congratulations, Shari! And thanks for the beautiful illustration using your new pen!
Many thanks Suzanne!
Congratulations! A beautiful (and well deserved) fountain pen. And another beautiful watercolor and ink painting!
Jaci, thanks so much!
Congratulations to you, Shari, on both the status and the pen. And the artwork is, of course, lovely!
Lois, thanks so much for being such a loyal follower!!
Beautiful!
Kate, thank you!
Congratulations, Shari, on your Signature Status with AWS at Salmagundi Club! An honor you certainly deserve. I am so happy for you!
Germaine
Germaine, it’s great to hear from you. Thanks so much!!
Congratulations !!! So well deserved. I saw your painting last year at the Salmangundi gallery. As you know I love your work and your generosity in sharing so much. The Hellebore is my favorite garden spring plant. Enjoy the pen and the plant for many years to come.
Irene, thank you for writing and for all of your nice comments over the years. Much appreciated.
What a terrific and well deserved honor, Shari. You inspire us all.
Sue
Sue, it’s great to hear from you. Thanks so much.
Congratulations on your signature status.
Kate, many thanks.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience
Carol
Thanks so much Carol!
Congratulations! you deserve it. Your posts always encourage us to sketch – the mundane as well as the remarkable.🙂
Gerry, many thanks!
Congratulations, Shari! Thanks for all the inspiration you share with so many of us.
Many thanks Liesa!
Congratulations again!!! Glad you have a few gifts to keep the celebrating going. Love the sketch and the gorgeous pen!!
Thanks for your constant encouragement Joan. It means a lot!
Congratulations! Fabulous colour and pen work – it bubbles with energy and electricity – so happy 🙂 Cheers!
Thanks Chris!
Congratulations, Shari, on this well-deserved achievement!
JoAnn, thank you so much.
Congratulations on your achievement Shari. Lovely sketch of a beautifully apt gift, what a gorgeous flower! The brown ink looks superb.
Louise, thanks so much!! Yes, I really appreciate the gifts!!
Congratulations Shari… much deserved. You inspire so many of us. Enjoy your new sketching tool and your beautiful Helleborus!
Cindy
Cindy, thanks so much!!
That is fantastic! Congratulations Shari! Well deserved. You continue to inspire me!
Christine, many thanks.
Congratulations! Great Helleborus sketch!
Thanks so much Kate!!
Big Congrats Shari. Its such a great acheivement!!!❤️
Michele, thank you!!
how wonderful and huge congrats
Beth, many thanks!!
Glad that you have these momentos and this honor. So deserved! Thanks for sharing this with your “extended” family
Denise, thank you!!
Congratulations! Those are two very lovely and thoughtful gifts. Your sketch is beautiful. I can’t wait to see your sketch of it in bloom.
Thanks Laura! I can’t wait to see it next spring too!!
Congratulations, Shari! Beautiful flower painting and the pen is beautiful too. Goulet Pens describes it as having the classic look of a 1960’s fountain pen which made me laugh because it’s way prettier and more elegant than the Sheaffer cartridge pens I wrote with in high school in the 60’s. Enjoy your honor and gifts. So deserving.
Mary, this pen is definitely a cut above those old ones from high school, but it does have a vintage look to it. Thanks so much for the kind words! Hope all is well with you!
Great watercolour Shari- love the brown ink
Ralph Bailey
Thanks Ralph! I love drawing with that brown ink.
Congratulations Shari! So well deserved!!
Thank you Pam!
Congratulations, Shari! So well deserved!!
Karen, thank you so much!!
Congratulations! Well deserved honor.
Cynthia, many thanks!
Congratulations, Shari. I feel your excitement!
Thanks so much Beste!!
Congratulations!!! AWS!!!
Yes! Thanks so much!!
Fabulous honour, stunning plant, and a magnificent new pen to capture the glory forever? You are deeply respected and very well loved from all reports,,,a.k.a. “A Life Well Lived”…undoubtedly.
Well deserved, dear Shari. Cheers and hearty congratulations to you! Thank you for sharing your big news with us.
Thank you so much!! I’m happy I have this sketch in my book, I will cherish my pen, and I can’t wait to see this plant in bloom!
Shari, Congratulations on the award with the American Watercolor Society. However, you have worked long and hard and it is no surprise you would receive this award. In addition, you have been so generous to the painting/sketching community sharing your talents. Blessings on you. Connie
Gorgeous Heloborus and that pen looks very smart.
Thanks Maureen. I am loving that pen!
Lovely pen and lovely sketch! Congratulations with your signature status! Well deserved!💕
You so deserve this status – congratulations Shari! I don’t comment much but I really enjoy following your journey and witnessing the wins. Thanks for bringing us along. 🙂
Thanks so much Sue!! I really appreciate that!!