I delivered my painting to the 2018 Pastels USA show last week and stayed a couple days so I could see the show when it opened and do some sightseeing with family. I was lucky to be accepted, most of the 96 paintings in this show were incredible, it was a treat to see the excellent work and varied approaches. I'm grateful to the jurors Natasha Isenhour, Aline Ordman and Otto Stürke and didn't envy judge Lorenzo Chavez having to choose from so many wonderful paintings. I'll return for the closing reception and bring my painting home again unless it sells.