went to artist breakfast for the international show @ brownsville museum early this morning with chelsea, my daughter. to my surprise one of my watercolors took the first place ribbon. a tough judge, he refused to give top ribbons in some catagories, as he didn't feel anyone qualified. a rude man who when asked for critique proceeded to basically trash my daughters work. being an artist one must have a thick skin, as we all have had to listen to harsh words, yet he could not find a kind word for her. she is such a talented artist. it ruined the show for me.