Our Contest Winner!!

"Chrissy's Place"

Contest Update: A Winner!

I am pleased to announce that Debra Lynn Durgin is the winner of my Chrissy’s Place Contest! She has won the very valuable Printer’s Proof of my painting “Chrissy’s Place” and her story is featured below in today’s BLOG.

Honorable Mentions go to: Ryan Hayes, Gerald Gros and Dick Bauerle. Thank you to all those that submitted stories for the contest. I loved reading each of them and I appreciate the thought and creativity that went in to all of them. Here now is our winning story:

“Chrissy’s Place”

by Debra Lynn Durgin

When I was nine years old, my parents took me to France. Each morning we would have tea and croissants at a little café in the square. I could see this magical street winding down a beautiful alley. I would ask Mama if I could take a walk down that street. She would say, “We have too much to do dear,” so I would day-dream about what I would find down that little street.

One morning I saw this beautiful boy, standing in the middle of the street with the sun on his hair, like an angel. Our eyes locked for an instant, my heart raced, and my fingers felt tingley. I thought this must be what if felt like to be in love, just like the movies.

For my college graduation my parents sent me back to France. I never forgot that boy. I went back to the café every morning and I walked the beautiful alley. The smells of people cooking, the clothes lines, the signs of people living, the colors of the building: oh how I have dreamed of this place and wished I could be here! For eleven years I have wanted to walk this street. Then, there he was, the angel boy! We locked eyes. We walked into each others arms as if we knew some day we would meet again.

It felt like coming home.

Note from the author: “My Dear Pomm, each and every painting you have for me has a different story, every day depending on how or what I am feeling. Sometimes when I cannot sleep and my mind is wheeling, I look at your website just to feel happy. Your art takes my breath away- you are a gift!”

Thank you Debra Lynn, your beautiful story and heartfelt note made me smile and fulfilled my purpose as an artist.

Love,

Pomm

About pommfineart

Pomm was born in Los Angeles but was raised by her French mother and grandmother and had a truly bi-cultural upbringing. Her mother, who was born in Paris, read a novel by French authoress Colette in which one of the characters was a little girl named Pomme. She loved the name, which means “apple”, and took the “e” off to ensure correct pronunciation. While at college, Pomm moved to France and studied art in Aix-en-Provence. In Europe, Pomm fell in love with the Old World architecture, particularly in the southern regions of France where the sun and flowers inspired her to return again and again. When she returned to America, Pomm made a firm decision to be an artist and attended watercolor classes with Scott Moore in Laguna Beach. She found that she loved the medium. Pomm created and perfected a unique style using only translucent watercolors applied in many layers that allowed her to paint the strong colors, light, and shadows that create the feel of Europe in her paintings. Within each work is Pomm’s artist “hidden apple”, the artist’s signature of authenticity and assurance of her high standards and exceptional quality of art. In 2001, Pomm channeled her artistic talents towards honoring and helping others. After the Sept 11, 2001 tragedy, Pomm created “Unspoken Courage”, a painting which celebrates the unselfish heroism of all those who helped during the attacks. From late 2003 until now, Pomm has created a series of oils that explore the spirit and motion of other artists in the creation of their art. Her work depicts people creating art of all forms, ranging from traditional to informal. Recently, Pomm took the opportunity to travel the world with her husband, a pilot. She recalls that, “in each country we visited, I (experienced) as much of the native culture as I could. Seeking out the artists from these different cultures, it was wonderful to see how they expressed their lives through art.” Throughout all of this, Pomm has remained an active member of Artists for Human Rights International. This is a group formed with the higher purpose of bringing artists together under the common goal of a raised awareness of every human’s basic rights. As the Director of Visual Artists, Pomm has helped to organize three exhibits in New York and Los Angeles while building membership and support for the group.

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2 Responses to Our Contest Winner!!

asmalltowndad says:

November 3, 2011 at 7:40 pm

Thank you for the fun and a break in the day. Your art is amazing, and it opens the doors to so many stories in my mind. Thank you again for the honorable mention!

- pommfineart says:
  
  November 3, 2011 at 7:46 pm
  
  You are welcome on the Honorable Mention and thanks too for your kind words- they brought a big smile to my face! The world needs more artists and beautiful art so keep painting.