Made the Newspaper today, 07/17/2010.

Pistolero - Sold, originally uploaded by Robert Brown...

Well my photo came out in the El Paso Times today. It was a photo of me holding my photo that won 2nd place. The article was on page 3D of the Living Section in the El Paso Times.

The photos were taken by Fernie Castillo.

Here's what is said in the article.

"Sunland Art Gallery at Sunland Paark Mall on July 9 hosted its July show, "West 'n Southwest."

The show sponsored by the Bowen family in memory of Bucky Bowen, runs through July 31.

Artist William Herring judged the show.

Participating artists include Candy Mayer, Bob Adams, Frank Garcia, Krystyna Robbins, Judy Hampton, Bassel Wolfe and James Pritchett."

Continueing with technique.

Balloon Reflection WC Final, originally uploaded by Robert Brown...

I've continued using the new technique that I learned earlier this week to turn my photos into Paintings in Photoshop.

I think this is an incredible technique allowing me to expand on my photography.

Learning new technique in Photoshop.

Overland - El Paso WC Final, originally uploaded by Robert Brown...

I've applied a new technique I learned today to four photos I took today.

Basically, it takes the photos and turns them into a style of watercolor art work.

It works out pretty good.

Judges Comments

Pistolero - Sold, originally uploaded by Robert Brown...

This is the judges comments that was also placed on the envelope with my prize for 2nd place in the Bucky Bowen Memorial West and Southwestern Exhibit.

"The image is universally attractive, I commend the photographer for selection of classic subject matter, it should sell well over the world, deeply compelling, touches the soul of Mexico, liberty oppressive tyrants."

Surprised by tag.

Pistolero - Sold, originally uploaded by Robert Brown...

I was totally surprised when I arrived to pull my shift at The Sunland Art Gallery today.

I expected to see the 2nd place ribbon, but I was surprised to see the tag added on the bottom of the photo.

Pistolero = 2nd Place in The Bucky Bowen Memorial West And Southwestern Exhibit.

Pistolero = 2nd Place in The Bucky Bowen Memorial West And Southwestern Exhibit., originally uploaded by Robert Brown...

I was just informed informally, to ensure my presence at the official anouncement, that my photo titled "Pistolero" had won 2nd place in The Bucky Bowen Memorial West and Southwestern Exhibit.

The Official Announcement is Friday, July 9th at the Opening Ceremony for The Bucky Bowen Memorial West and Southwestern Exhibit to be held from 5:30pm - 8:30pm, at The Sunland Art Gallery inside The Sunland Park Mall above The Greenery and In front of Sears.

Please stop by for the Opening Ceremony.

Art work from the exhibit will be exhibited and available for sale until July 31st.

Art work from the memeber artists of The Sunland Art Gallery is also available.

The Bucky Bowen Memorial West and Southwestern Exhibit.

Pistolero, originally uploaded by Robert Brown...

Recently I was asked to enter an exhibit here in El Paso. This photo was the one that was asked for. So I entered it and two more.

The exhibit is called The Bucky Bowen Memorial West and Southwestern Exhibit.

It is being held at The Sunland Art Gallery located on the second floor of the Sunland Park Mall above The Greenery in front of SEARS.

The exhibit runs from July 2nd until July 31st. It is also a judged exhibit.