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I think I've posted it Phil, I'm not sure to be honest, I post so many lol thank you everyone :)

Thank you Kate

Lol true, I would have preferred the telegraph or guardian :)

I made an appearance on the Daily Mail's website yesterday http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2911709/The-wildlife-s-garden-Photo-contest-highlights-best-British-nature-stoats-otters-cheeky-red-squirrels.html#article-2911709

Quick update, I have an investor who has kindly offered to pay the costs on the proviso that if I make a sale we split the money. He has already bought one of my images so I think the plan is if I sell in the exhibition then it would raise the value of his piece. I'm not sure what to do, I've emailed the gallery asking questions but I would really like to find out more about them before committing to anything, I just don't know how to go about doing that

Yes mate, they put an add out for painters, photographers and sculptors

I just don't know what to make of it either. I never thought they would get back to me but they did. As you can see they have invited me to Paris but I don't even have a passport lol I really don't know the protocol for this sort of thing so I have contacted the Royal Academy of Art for some advice so I hope I hear back from them

Well I'm going to do a bit more research and if it seems viable I'm going to contact some places for sponsorship. I may get this chance once in my lifetime if I can find a way I will :)

I am and I'm not if I'm honest. I am because I was accepted but I'm not because it's a missed opportunity. Maybe one day hey :)

I done it Fuji ok I didn't realise how much it cost and I can't afford it but I got accepted and that's good enough for me Dear Paul Neville, PAKS Gallery Curators team find your artworks interesting. We find that your artworks match to our concept and will be interest for our audience. Therefore we have selected you and invite you to participate to the Exhibition in june 2015 in complex of Musee du Louvre - Carrousel du Louvre in Paris . With numerous exhibitions and marketing concepts in respectable and prestigious locations and publications in the press the PAKS Gallery provides the right image formation of the artist and thus provides a perfect sales opportunity. We offer you two opportunities to show your art in the complex of Louvre Museum: 1) Participation with one of your artworks (no larger than 80 x 80 cm) + art critic in the Catalogue "International Artists in Louvre Museum. Carrousel du Louvre" 2) Participation with one of your artworks printed in the Museums quality in Format 21 x 21 cm/ 9x9 Inch + art critic in the Catalogue "International Artists in Louvre Museum. Carrousel du Louvre" If you don`t have a possibility or time to come to the Exhibition you don`t need come to the Exhibition or Reception. 1) Participation with one of your artworks (no bigger than 80 x 80 cm) You will becomme: - Critic text by curator and art critic Heinz Playner - 1 Page Published in the Catalogue "International Artists in Louvre Museum. Carrousel du Louvre" - Publication in the "Modern Art Love online Magazine" - Presentation of one of your artworks ( no bigger than 80 x 80 cm) in the international Art Fair of contemporary art and modern art in the Carrousel du Louvre on 14-15 june 2015 Cost of Participation: 480 Euro (please see the Participation Formular for Exhibition of your artwork in Louvre in the following) Deadline: 25 april 2015 Places are limited 2) Participation in the Digital Showcase with one of your artworks You will becomme: - Critic text by curator and art critic Heinz Playner - 1 Page Published in the Catalogue "International Artists in Louvre Museum. Carrousel du Louvre" - Publication in the "Modern Art Love online Magazine" - Presentation of one of your artworks printed in the Museums quality in the international Art Fair of contemporary art and modern art in the Carrousel du Louvre on 14-15 june 2015. Your artwork will be printed and certified from PAKS Gallery in museum quality on 21 x 21 cm / 9x9 Inch Cost of Participation: 290 Euro (please see the Participation Formular for Museums Print Louvre exhibition June 2015 in the following) Deadline: 5 may 2015 Places are limited For Participation you need to send: -Filled and signed application Form (Application Form is in the following) - 2 Pictures of your Artworks (jpeg, 300 dpi, about 20x20 cm) - Copy of the Payment by e-mail to management@paks-gallery.com or by mail to: Herr Direktor Heinz Playner Heiligengeistgasse 50 A-5270 Mauerkirchen Austria Places are limited Homepage of Modern Art Love Magazine: www.modern-art-museum-gallery.com best regards, Heinz Playner, Curator, Art Critic, Director of PAKS Gallery www.paks-gallery.com

Lol I do both actually

Thank you Fuji, the response I've had has been amazing, twitter went crazy. Thank you for everything from advice to constant pushing, it's very much appreciated :)

I was over the moon Colin, I still am, I don't think it's quite sunk in yet. I'm currently exploring another avenue, I have contacted WWF and asked if I could donate one of my images to them, they said it was a lovely idea and would contact me next week so fingers crossed they accept as it will mean more exposure for me :)

Thank you Fuji, I have informed the local zoo so you never know although they do already have someone that takes classes there but you never know I suppose. The article is great and they really praise me, I'm still in shock if I'm honest

Quick update, it's on sale today, I got a double page spread

Quick update Heidi from Hahnemühle emailed me today to let me know they are making up some samples of my images and will be posting them out to me as soon as they are done

Thanks Kate :)

Thanks everyone if you lot hadn't of pushed me I wouldn't be where I am now :)

Quick update, I received an email today from them informing me that I will be in the Jan 3rd issue. I've also got to send over a head shot. That should put the readers off lol

not for print but they are credited to myself, I think they normally have a plaque underneath. They did say that once the show is over I can either have them destroyed, sent to me or give them to them for the office

Quick update, I have sent over a few files for them and they are going to choose the best paper for me and send me the prints so I can see them myself

Thanks Fiji, they have got back to me talking about sending me swatch books of paper to choose from and gallery space etc, it's all a bit overwhelming

A bit out of the blue but I received an email from Hahnemühle FineArt UK today. Here is the email Hi Paul, Many thanks for sending over your email address. I came across your twitter page this morning and I must say that I love your images in particular the primates and the rhinos. Have you ever used or tried any of our papers before? We have a large exhibition coming up in March (The Photography Show) and we are currently trying to source images to be printed on our papers and displayed on our stand. I wondered if you would be interested in letting us use one of yours? We have finalised any details yet as we are still trying to finalise the stand layout but I think your images would look great on our paper. I hope to hear from you soon. Kind regards, Heidi Heidi Wilson Marketing and PR

Well done mate, looks brilliant :)

Thank you everyone :)