the lisping dog
If you're curious as to how this blog got its name, check out the Model Spotlight post about Finch. He was The Lisping Dog!
![My work in the ASp museum project exhibition](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff49e616a4b0f43d0722680/aba0dfe6-331a-4446-87bd-d5703cafc7d8/The+Skeptic+6000px.jpg)
My work in the ASp museum project exhibition
I am thrilled to announce that two of my photographs, "The Skeptic" and "Daydreaming," have been selected to be part of the prestigious American Society of Photographers' Museum Project Exhibit in Grapevine, Texas! This is an incredible honor and a milestone I am so excited to share with all of you.
![OHIO ARTIST OF THE YEAR](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff49e616a4b0f43d0722680/1721938824937-6QAGT68AATL61SGX0D0K/PPO+2024_75.jpg)
OHIO ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Danica Barreau was recently awarded the title of “Ohio Artist of the Year” for the 6th time by the Professional Photographers of Ohio during their annual convention award ceremony on July 21st. She also earned first place in the categories of “Animal Portrait”, “Artist Open”, and “Restoration” during image competition as well as a judge’s choice award for her cat portrait “Pet Me, I Dare You.”
![LOCAL ARTIST EARNS MASTER OF ANIMAL IMAGERY CERTIFICATION](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff49e616a4b0f43d0722680/1c6c2c2b-2ae6-46ee-a9f8-a0413d49f0a8/20230416_231709%7E2+copy.jpg)
LOCAL ARTIST EARNS MASTER OF ANIMAL IMAGERY CERTIFICATION
On April 16, 2023, Grove City, OH artist and photographer, Danica Barreau, was one of only nine individuals in the world to be awarded the “Master of Animal Imagery” certification by the Animal Image Makers.
![Ohio Photographer Earns Craftsman Degree](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff49e616a4b0f43d0722680/1646171984673-Q9UREH5VZQKFNV5OJBEG/Official+Craftsman+Photo+copy.jpg)
Ohio Photographer Earns Craftsman Degree
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local photographer wins at ipc
Grove City Photographer Named Gold Medalist and GIA Finalist at the International Photographic Competition
Grove City, Ohio – Danica Barreau, of Pouka Art & Photography, was one of 60 photographers honored as a Gold Medalist at Professional Photographers of America’s (PPA) 2020 International Photographic Competition (IPC). This year’s competition had over 5,200 entries and is the most prestigious competition of its kind, where images are judged based on a standard of artistic excellence, not against each other. Mrs. Barreau had four images accepted into PPA’s Loan Collection and two images accepted into their Showcase Collection.
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photographer receives industry award
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local photographer wins at ipc
Grove City Photographer Named Gold Medalist and GIA Finalist at the International Photographic Competition
Grove City, Ohio – Danica Barreau, of Pouka Art & Photography, was one of 60 photographers honored as a Gold Medalist at Professional Photographers of America’s (PPA) 2020 International Photographic Competition (IPC). This year’s competition had over 5,200 entries and is the most prestigious competition of its kind, where images are judged based on a standard of artistic excellence, not against each other. Mrs. Barreau had four images accepted into PPA’s Loan Collection and two images accepted into their Showcase Collection.
![local artist wins two gia awards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff49e616a4b0f43d0722680/1610915834552-T6X04I9B8MS53VD3JFTW/Animals+GIA.jpg)
local artist wins two gia awards
Grove City, Ohio – Grove City pet photographer and digital artist, Danica Barreau, was awarded two prestigious Grand Imaging Awards by the Professional Photographers of America at a ceremony in Nashville, TN on January 21st, 2020. Over 5,200 images were submitted to the 80th annual International Photographic Competition in twelve different categories. Mrs. Barreau was a Grand Imaging finalist in two categories and won third place in both.
![silver screen kitty](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff49e616a4b0f43d0722680/1610991276195-LHETKH78HN9XBOQHBKAY/SilverScreenKitty.jpg)
silver screen kitty
![my fairy dogmother](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff49e616a4b0f43d0722680/1610990680686-YT0OBB04338WVZ8QVDGQ/Crown5.jpg)
my fairy dogmother
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professional certification
![“setterly yours” wins silver!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff49e616a4b0f43d0722680/1610922601622-FQON63UK0SJKQ4LO64RH/26383330884_aea685bf5d_o-e1540084678242.jpg)