For the second year in a row I've been notified that one of my still lifes, in this case "The Wash Tub" has been selected as a finalist in The Artist's Magazine 28th Annual Competition, even as "The Chopping Block" is currently featured as a Competition Spotlight in their July/August issue from their 27th Annual Competition.  In a particular parallel circumstance, this specifically mirrors the "Best of Show" judging of the Beaufort County Arts Council (North Carolina) 43rd and 44th Juried Art Shows in 2007 and 2008.  Since moving to Louisiana recently, I (incorrectly) thought I was no longer able to participate in BCAC Competitions, and so would like to mention the quality of those exhibitions, and publicily mention my appreciation of the Beaufort County Arts Council.