I donated a mixed media piece of a robin and was thrilled to find out that I won "Best in Show." The piece was a combination of an acrylic-painted background with some highlights in soft pastel. The bird was formed with a paper mosiac from magazine pages. It was finished off with "berries" made of magazine paper as well some wood twigs for the branches.
It was also gratifying to know that the piece was purchased so that the Park District will receive some needed funds for their nature-related programs.
