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This is the third achievement for my little figurative painting The Duet. Recently I was surprised to learn that it was chosen as one of ten finalists in American Artist Magazine's annual cover competition. I almost didn't enter, since the cost would limit me to one entry and I thought it was a long shot to say the least. But at the last minute I changed my mind. I'm very glad I did.