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Offline jh45gun

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« on: May 03, 2005, 07:23:23 AM »
My great Niece won this contest this year talk about a neat deal! Her dad is a taxidermist so she must pay attention to the details!!  :P  :P



WISCONSIN YOUTH WINS JUNIOR DUCK STAMP CONTEST


The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that a pair of ring-necked ducks will be featured on the 2005-2006 Junior Duck Stamp. The design for the new stamp, painted by 17 year-old Kerissa Nelson of Grantsburg, WI, was chosen by a panel of judges on April 23 at the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest in Ocean City, Maryland.

Melissa Chen of Gretna, Louisiana took second place with an oil painting depicting a redhead called “Redhead on the Delta.” The 14 year-old studies art at Greg’s Gallery. Greg Chappell is her art teacher.

Third place went to Holly Cobb, of Sandy, Utah, for her rendition of a pair of cinnamon teals done in colored pencil. HollyÂ’s teacher is Doug Allen of Alta High School.

More Junior Duck Stamp Contest Results>>


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« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2005, 10:47:01 AM »
Very nice! Congratulations to your niece. I always admire these talented people and their ability to turn a piece of canvas into colors, textures and life.
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« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2005, 11:35:42 AM »
Great Job! You can be justly proud of her talent.
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« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2005, 08:12:54 AM »
Dali Llama send his congratulations to Honorable jh45gun.  Dali say Jim should be proud.
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« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2005, 08:27:52 AM »
Thanks Guys yea I was impressed. I did not even know until this year she had this kind of talent it was never really brought up at family functions that she could paint that well. Well every one knows now.  :grin:
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« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2005, 12:50:41 AM »
Wow. :shock: . Wish I had those kinds of artistic abilities  :)  :-D . Congrats to your niece Jim!  :D
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« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2005, 11:32:46 AM »
Congrats to Kerissa.

Wisconsin Outdoor News has her painting on the front page. Nice article as well. Sounds like a fine young lady, you and all of her family should be proud.

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