A Fellow Pen Maker could use your help!

[PenMan1]

I have been nominated as 2010 "Artist of the Year" by Lake Oconee Living Magazine. This is the first time in the history of the magazine that a pen maker (or ANY woodworker for that matter) has even been nominated for this award.

The contest is decided by votes on the their website. Even if I win, the only prize is a framed certificate "Best Artist " and an article about my penmaking in their magazine (it is a slick, glossy, local publication that IS read worldwide). I doubt I'll win, but I don't see how an article about penmaking in a publication outside of "woodworking" magazines could hurt our cause.

To vote, go to thier website http://www.lakeoconeelivingmag.com and vote for Andy Little under Best Artist. They ask for you name, e-mail address, but you don't have to give them.

Thanks! Attached is a sample of some of my work....many parts and pieces supplied by vendors here!

 

[Steve Busey]

Done - good luck!

(Wait, what was your name again? Jim? Gail? :tongue::biggrin: )

 

[PenMan1]

Here is my personal favorite...and another way to do seashells. Sorry for the crappy photos. The camera is on the blink again.

 

[PenMan1]

Thanks Steve!

 

[tseger]

Andy, could you provide a direct link to the voting page? I could not find it at the link you posted.

 

[PenMan1]

It is just an underlined "vote now" at the top of the home page. Thanks Tim.

 

[hanau]

Andy, could you provide a direct link to the voting page? I could not find it at the link you posted.

At least I wasn't the only one.
Is it the link at the top of the page that says vote now? If so it doesn't show any of the artwork of the other contestants.

 

[glycerine]

Do they not have pictures of your art and the other artists on the site? I would like to actually see examples of everyone's art before voting.

 

[truckfixr]

Done. Good luck.

 

[PenMan1]

Andy, could you provide a direct link to the voting page? I could not find it at the link you posted.

At least I wasn't the only one.
Is it the link at the top of the page that says vote now? If so it doesn't show any of the artwork of the other contestants.

No, they don't show any of the artwork. That's the reason I put a few thumbnails at the bottom of the post. I really wish they would. I'd like to know what I'm competing against!

 

[tseger]

It is just an underlined "vote now" at the top of the home page. Thanks Tim.

:embarrasseduh Glad it wasn't a snake. Got it done, good luck.

 

[hewunch]

I voted for you Andy. Hope you win!

 

[PenMan1]

Thanks Hans!!!!

 

[Lenny]

Done! Best of luck, Andy!

 

[Rojo22]

Andy

First, CONGRATULATIONS!

Second, I cast my vote.

Third, I would love to see the article, so if you want, send me a PM and I would love for you to send one of the magazines to me, or bring one to the next meeting!

GO ANDY GO!!!!

 

[PenMan1]

Thanks Robert! I'm looking forward to coming to the December Chapter meeting too!

 

[kinggabby]

Do you have to vote for everything else or can someone just vote for you ( not fair to other people or businesses if I don't know them if I have to pick at random) ?

 

[PenMan1]

You can just make one vote. In reality, all of those in all the nominated categories are deserving. That is why I'm so proud to be included in this group of talented people.

 

[kinggabby]

You got my vote. Good luck

 

[PenMan1]

Thanks David, and my old pal Lenny!

 

[ed4copies]

Gee,
Should help a few other places too, Andy!!

You could assist a "bar-b-que-er" or "dentist" (Cav wasn't nominated) or even a boat seller???

Oh, well, I voted--with the number of candidates, your chances should be pretty good, if you can get about 100 votes from IAP:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

Good Luck!!!

 

[WHSKYrvr1]

Done, I hope you win!

 

[PenMan1]

Thanks Ed...
You may notice that some of the work is from casein, ebonite, bakelite, feathers, a "Rainbow Dawn" and someTritions. Recon where a fellow could pick up some of the materials? .

 

[PenMan1]

Thanks William!

 

[TomS]

Done! Good luck!
Tom

 

[PenMan1]

Thanks Tom!

 

[nava1uni]

Good luck.

 

[PenMan1]

Thanks Cindy. It really isn't a big deal, BUT it could get some notice for penmakers everywhere.

Even if people just realize that a skew can be as much of an "artist's tool" as a paint brush...we have advanced our art!

 

[ed4copies]

Andy,

If you EVER want to get into a bigger show---"So and so's Artist of the Year" will open a lot of previously-closed doors.

 

[Russell Eaton]

Andy, I couldn't vote for you. Some of those folks are my family. Ok just joking vote cast...

 

[PenMan1]

Thanks Russell! I know those "family folks" of yours and your cousin, Lamar, should have been nominated for his work! He is indeed the Picaso of the concrete pump truck! He's the only concrete guy here that I trust with my projects...He really is the best!

 

[Padre]

Done! Actually, we can vote more than once if we want!

 

[PenMan1]

Done! Actually, we can vote more than once if we want!

Nope, one vote. It recognizes your IP address. Thanks Padre!

 

[Padre]

Not if you clear your cache.:tongue:

 

[rjwolfe3]

I voted for ya, Good Luck!

 

[PenMan1]

Thanks Rob!

 

[VampMN]

Voted! Good luck! When will you know the results?

 

[CSue]

Okay. You've got my vote. Good luck.

So who does make the best bisquits?

 

[Padre]

Oh yeah, I forgot to say, let us know when you win!!!:biggrin:

 

[PenMan1]

Oh yeah, I forgot to say, let us know when you win!!!:biggrin:

The ONLY way that I can win is through the IAP's Marine-like attitude of protecting their own. It is more of a "popularity" contest than anything else.

Without a brick and mortar facility, the odds are stacked against me. But any good press that I can get will only help advance penmaking as an art form.

Win or Lose... I just hope our art is positively represented.