Peter draws what he knows. But who posed?
The
National Art Museum of Sport this week announced awards for the 4th Annual International Fine Art Competition, called Commitment to Excellence in Art & Sport. Medals for 2D works were awarded, including a bronze to
Peter Hlavin of Aliso Viejo, California. Yes, that’s our Peter Hlavin, the former M55 American record-holder in the high jump. A news release said: “The National Art Museum of Sport, NCAA and New Canaan Historical Society will host an awards ceremony and opening night reception for the competition exhibition featuring the artwork of the finalists at the New Canaan Historical Society, 13 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT, Sunday, September 7, 5-7pm EST. A special preview for families with young children will be Sunday from 3-5pm. Sponsors of the competition will attend a preview and VIP reception Saturday, September 6, 5-7pm. Christine D. Glidden, Redding, CT, is chairman of the competition and exhibit. … The exhibit is open to the public through November 3, 2014.” Congrats, Peter! Tell us where you get your art ideas!
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Way to go, Peter. I didn’t know you were so talented in the art world, although you are indeed a very artistic high jumper.
The next time I announce you I will pronounce your name as Lavin rather than pronouncing the H, as I did for years before you told me the right way. That must have been in Lisle, Illinois, in 2012.
That’s our boy! Way to go, Pete!!!
Fabulous picture. Lisa Reich is the jumper, so I’ve been told.
Congratulations, Peter. This is so exciting ! I treasure my ownership of one of your other fantastic paintings even more.
Hlavin is a czech name
original pronounciation:
http://www.forvo.com/word/hlavin/
Where can I buy that?
Thanks everyone for your kind words and support of my artistic journey. Indeed, the image is of Lisa (Coleman) Riech, Masters high jumper, 3X U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier and my coach. The artwork is acrylic paint on silver leaf on canvas. The National Art Museum of Sports (NAMOS) is a fantastic organization and I feel blessed to have received such an honor. A catalogue of competition finalists can be found at http://www.nationalartmuseumofsport.org/ Please contact Elizabeth Varner, Executive Director at NAMOS, at EVarner@NationalArtMuseumofSport.org for purchase information.
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