Me & the Governor's Wife

Shhhhh... don't tell anyone. LOL. Anyway, from my previous post about being selected for "Art of the State: PA 2012" at the State Museum of Pennsylvania... one of only 120 works of art from the entire Commonwealth, "Hatchery Road".

I received the Rose Roy Award for Volunteerism, very special. I made it onto the stage in front of a standing-room only crowd of about 1,000 people without falling!!

And I got to pose with and joke with PA's First Lady, Mrs. Corbett.

Then I got a phone call on the way home, and after many compliments and some "oooohs and ahhhhs", I've also sold the photo.

What a great evening, one I'll never forget. Here are just a few photos...

Myself with Mrs. Corbett, flanked by the State Museum of PA Director, and the Executive Director of the PA Historical and Museum Commission.

Finally, me alongside the Hatchery Road photo, along with Bryan McKee who represented the family that chooses the award I won, and donates the $$. He is also purchasing the photos for his home. Hopefully more sales to come, as there was much interest.

Incredible, incredible artwork throughout the exhibit.

And a small part of the crowd after the awards ceremony, grabbing some great food and drink.

Congratulations, Bill! Well deserved recognition. Please, keep up the good work.

Wow, nice. Congratulations. Your photo is wonderful. as is your talent.