Columbia Scholastic Press Association 2010 Gold Circle Awards

I was notified today that my three paintings shown above just won first place in:

Single illustration that complements the content of the accompanying copy: Portfolio
1. Beatriz Guzman Vlz, “Donde estas cuando se prenden las luces", "Todo se extingue hoy","Verde Roja Vida," Gallery, University of Texas – Pan American, Edinburg, TX;

My first painting shown here also won:

Single illustration not based on photographic material: color
1. Beatriz Guzman Vlz, “Donde estas cuando se prenden las luces,” Gallery, University of Texas – Pan American, Edinburg, TX;
I am so happy! My painting is on exhibition right now at the University of Texas-Pan American. It is called "Todo se extigue hoy." I hope everyone can stop by and look at this painting. It has also won third place at the Artists Unanimous Juried Show.

Here is the link to the Columbia Scholastic Press Association 2010 Golden Circle Awards with the winners of this year.

If I am not mistaken, copies of UTPA's magazine Gallery 2010 are still on sale at the payments and collections at UTPA. Hope everyone gets a copy.