Accepted into Women Artists of the West (WAOW) ~ an organization
of over 250 professional women artists.

SOUTHWEST ART ~ December 2012

"Artistic Excellence" finalist

ART OF THE AMERICAN WEST ~ September 2012
my painting was used to advertise the 27th Bosque Art Classic

WESTERN ART COLLECTOR ~ September 2012
my painting was used to advertise the 27th Bosque Art Classic

SOUTHWEST ART ~ August 2012
“Capturing the New West” 
One of ten artists who put a contemporary twist on Western Art

THE ARTIST’S MAGAZINE ~ November 2011 
Annual Art Competition: Animal/Wildlife category
Finalist “Ropin’ Steers”
Finalist “Longhorns”

THE ARTIST’S MAGAZINE ~ November 2010
27th Annual Art Competition: Animal/Wildlife category
Finalist “The White Cow”
Finalist “Working the Ranch” 

SOUTHWEST ART ~ November 2009
“21 over 31 - Artists You Need to Know” 
Article features “Mertzon Cowboys”