Sophie Ploeg

I am happy to report that my painting 'Folded Lace' has won the 'Best Picture on an Art Blog' in the category 'Still Life' on the Making a Mark Blog . Thank you to all who voted for me. Folded Lace, 40x30cm Winner of the Best Picture of the Year (Still Life) on an Art Blog 2012 The MAM Award for Best Picture of the Year on an Art Blog 2012 Heartbreak Morning, by Barbara Benedetti Newton Pastel, 25x25" ©  Barbara Benedetti Newton  There are some great paintings amongst the winners this year. The overall winner was Barbara Benedetti Newton with her lovely painting 'Heartbreak Morning'.

VOTE for the Best Artwork on an Art Blog in 2012  You are invited to VOTE for the Making A Mark Award for the Best Picture on an Art Blog in 2012  I am pleased to tell you Making a Mark blog has nominated me again this year for the 'Best Artwork on an Art Blog' in the category of Still Life. Chosen was my painting 'Folded Lace'. You can vote in various categories and also for the 'Best Artwork' in general. Please go and have a look on how to vote, the other nominees etc etc. Thank you Making a Mark for nominating my painting!

Folded Lace has gained a frame The two lace ‘piles’ work nicely together.

A new painting, still on the easel, as good as finished. I might tweak it here an there still but for now I am calling it done. Folded Lace , oil on canvas, 40x30cm