There is an unexplained kinship that I feel with the simplicity of my pencil.
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Shelter in the Shadows
2020 Western Spirit Art show & Sale
Cheyenne, WY: 1st Place, Best Pencil
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Holy Ground
2019 Plein Air Paint Out Competition: September 27th 2019
Westcliffe, Colorado: Best Novice Award: Alla Prima
Andy's first competition ever drawing from life.
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2019 High Peaks Summer Show: Aug 28th - Sept 23rd
Sangres Art Guild, Westcliffe, Colorado 1st Place - Best of Show People's Choice Award Peace in Solitude
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2017 Sangres Art Guild Summer Show
Westcliffe, Colorado Best of Show Carefree Canter
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2014 Western Spirit Art Show & Sale
Cheyenne Wyoming Best in drawing Category: A Long Day
2012 Cedarhurst Center for the Arts – Fine Art Competition & Exhibition
Mt. Vernon, Illinois Award of Merit: A Long Day
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2011 Cedarhurst Center for the Arts – Fine Art Competition & Exhibition
Mt. Vernon, Illinois Best of Show 2-Dimentional Art: Dream Team
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2010 Cedarhurst Center for the Arts – Fine Art Competition & Exhibition
Mt Vernon, Illinois Award of Merit: Sunshine & Shadow
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2009 Cedarhurst Center for the Arts – Fine Art Competition & Exhibition
Mt Vernon, Illinois Award of Merit: Honest Abe