Off to the December NAC in Atlanta!

I'm fencing in the Division I Women's Epee event at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA Monday, Dec. 19th.  It's my first time in this division with Epee. I'm looking forward to experiencing the higher level.

 My goal is to fence one touch at a time and see how far I get.

Wish me luck!- Princess

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"The Approach" Ornament by Princess Rashid
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"Epee Boys" Ornament by Princess Rashid
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"Fencer USA" by Princess Simpson Rashid

My First NAC Medal-Silver In Cincinnati, OH-YAY!

Finally, all the training is starting to come together.

Earlier this month, I traveled up to Cincinnati, OH for the North American Cup A Division II Women's Epee event.  Let me say, I love Cincinnati! Great city!  My results?

I earned the Silver medal and my B-rating in Epee.

Princess Rashid (me) receiving the Silver Medal at the North American Cup A
Division II Women's Epee event.

I did pretty well in my pool. I got out undefeated. That was pretty great for me actually because it usually takes me some time, one or two bouts, to get it together. Plus, when I walked into the venue that morning, I felt terrible....the beginnings of the flu. Turns out, I fence pretty well when I'm sick to my stomach. LOL!

Here's some shots of the final bout: Rashid (left) vs. Jarin-Lipschitz (right)

I score the first touch. Yay!

Rashid scores the first touch! 

But throughout the bout we are neck and neck. In this next shot the score is tied and 2-2.

Score is tied 2-2.

And then she comes out with her attack. Jarin-Lipschitz penetrated my distance and scored the next touch.

Jarin-Lipschitz penetrates Rashid's distance
and scores the next touch.

Still, I'm not worried. There's still plenty of time..... In the next shot, the score is tied again at 7-7.

Scored is tied again 7-7.

The final score was 10-9 ( Jarin-Lipschitz-Rashid).

We were tied 9-9. I get the priority coin flip. I'm thinking great..."all I have to do is double".  That was my plan. She comes for me, just like I knew she would....and then, I apparently have a brain F*RT. Excuse me!

I thought I had waited to make the double but a trusted spectator informed me later that I was a hair too soon with my action. Instead of doubling, there was only one light! Curses! She must have parried! Curses!!!!!!!

Oh well, there's always next time!

All in all, it was a pretty exciting day!

"Let's Rock"-Original Watercolor Painting

The painting depicts aggressive male epee fencers mixing it up. I think the fencer on the right is incredibly well balanced and ready for anything. Do you see his invitation?

Original Watercolor Painting, 7 x7", c. Princess Simpson Rashid

This original watercolor painting is available at . Contact me  for purchase information. This image is available as a giclee and poster.

"Indicators"-Original Watercolor Painting

The painting depicts young fencers waiting for the director/judge to tally up points. Do you see the young female fencer in the background? What is she waiting for?

This original watercolor painting is AVAILABLE for purchase. Contact me to make an offer.

"Indicators"
7 x 5"
Watercolor Painting

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Elmo Wants To Know-"Wow...What Happened To Your Tip?"

Yeah, me too Elmo! All I really know is that, I'm not an armourer...yet!

I was trying to rewire my epee blade. I broke the wire earlier by not being patient. Epee and patience...Hmmmm! I think there's a relationship....

Anyway, the day before my last tournament, I was having equipment issues. I wound up having to attempt to re-wire my brand new epee blade.

What happened? In trying to cut the tang, I broke the wire....UG! 

Well, I took the weapon apart and was pretty proud of myself for having a pipe and some acetone to soak the blade in and remove the glue. Unfortunately, I left the blade in too long with tip attached...the washer in the tip dissolved.

Can you see that? Who does that? Me, that's who! Well, luckily my club has a couple of decent armourers. I will pay someone and then go back to the drawing board when I have some free time... Yeah.....well probably not anytime soon.....

I have a NAC to get ready for. Later!

New Collage Painting- Modern Fencer (A work in progress)

This collage is not finished. I just wanted to share the beginning of a new series of work-fencing collages.

Detail- Collage of fencer by Princess S. Rashid

Detail- Collage of fencer by Princess S. Rashid

These are just teasers. I should be finished it in the next two weeks. If you like it's progress, stay posted...I am willing to even take a pre-order :-).

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New Club T-shirts-Do you want one?

Check out the new club T-shirt that Tampa Fencing Academy (TFA) members are sporting. Do you want one?

On the front is the TFA logo. The back features my painting, "Abstract Epee" in full color. If you'd like one, contact Coach Boyko Krastevitch at Tampa Bay Fencing Academy.

If you would like to license one of my images for your club or tournament T-shirt  or other merchandise contact me:

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Finally First Place Medal -Women's Epee

Well, my first tournament of the season was last Sunday in Gainsville, FL. It was the "Back To School Duel". I fenced in the Open Epee and Women's Epee event. I won the first place medal in Women's Epee. Hopefully, it is the first of the season :-)

Top four finalist in the Women's Epee Event, "Gainsville's Back to School Duel",
September, 26, 2010. Princess Rashid wins 1st place medal.

It was a LONG, long day. From Tampa, its about a 2 hour drive and the first event checkin was 8:30 am.  We started pretty much on time but I felt terrible. I never slept the night before. My body just wouldn't relax..I tried tea and hot milk. It is just hard for me to sleep the night before a tourney. So I was a little sluggish in the morning for the Open Event.  It was very strong event too....A-rated. (As of right now, results have not been posted..)

Well, I know I didn't win so ....but I kept my chin up. I viewed it as an excellent warm up for the Women's Epee event that was supposed to start around 1 pm.  It all worked out. By getting knocked out of the Open in my second DE, I was able to take a much needed nap.

I would say the nap and staying hydrated and constantly munching on food bars and various snacks kept me going until the end..all the way to Gold. Yay!

Fellow TFA member and friend, Michela standing with me (Princess) after I recieved my prizes.

Oh! The first place winner also received a very cool dagger. Very nice!

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Rough Days At The Club

It's been difficult lately juggling everything; kids, fencing and my art business. The main thing I realize is that if I'm going to maintain a high level of competitive fencing activity then I have to start eating better. When I eat, I choose good and healthy foods but the problem occurs when I am very stressed and under pressure. This is happening more and more. I tend not to eat or sleep. I know that is normal....sort of but I'm training with kiddies....like 14-17 years old who don' t have the same pressures. Mostly they just have to focus on school and fencing......what a life...

Anyway, back to it

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SOLD-"Epee Boys"- Original Watercolor Painting

"Epee Boys", Watercolor, 11.5 x 11.5", c. 2010 Princess Simpson Rashid
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Epee Boys" is an original watercolor painting on paper executed with watercolor crayons and tube paints.  The dimensions are 11.5 x 11.5" (inches). This painting is a depiction of two male cadet fencers at a tournament. Each fencer is waiting for the opening but only one if ready for a surprise.

Back from the 2010 Nationals Fencing Championships in the A!

In the photo: The artist (Princess Rashid) on the right doing an amazingly fast parry-riposte!

Well I'm  back.  The 2010 United States National Fencing Championships in Atlanta, Ga was a blast. I bought a lot of gear and had some good moments fencing Div II Women's Epee.

Epee Circuit #6 Winners-Gainsville, FL

On March 21, 2010, I partipated in the Mixed Open Epee event at the Gateway Circuit Epee #6, Unified Training Center (UTC) in Gainesville , FL.

[In photo: Wayne Frey (1st place), Marko Stanisic (2nd place), Princess Rashid-me (3rd place) and John McFarland (3rd place).] 

I finished in 3rd place and re-earned my C-Rating in Epee. Not bad for my second tournament back since having the baby. Yay!! The results can be found on AskFred.net.

Detail Study for "Epee Bounce"

This painting is going a little slower than I had hoped. Here's a study for the painting I'm working based on the photo in the previous post. I think I definitely need to put "Fencer" on his back! What do you think?

Watercolor  & Pencil Study on Traditional Paper

c. 2010 P.Rashid 

Epee Photo from Jacksonville Fencing Club's DTYD Fencing Tournament 2010

This week I'll be working on paintings inspired by the sport fencing actions that took place at the Jacksonville Fencing Club (JFC)  hosted annual tournament, Duel Till You Drop (DTYD) 2010 on January 16th. Here's a photo I took of an epee bout I watched.

[Photo Credit, Princess S. Rashid c. 2010]

Contact me if you are interested in commissioning a painting, drawing or etching based on this photo. Please contact me for permission to use this photo as source for your own work.

I'll Be Painting When the Fencing Is Over.....

I don't plan to lose today. But like I mentioned in an earlier post, this is my first tournament in two years...after injury and a pregnancy.....I'm fencing with a new club (Tampa Fencing Academy) and training with a new coach...

So in any case....if I stop winning...I'll whip out the ole sketchbook and start drawing and painting......like this.....I love my moleskin watercolor sketchbook!

"I'm A Fencer, So You Must Love Me!"-Watercolor

This guy's body language says it all. That's what I call presence!



Well on side note...I'm off to a fencing tournament in Jacksonville,Fl this Saturday. It's my first tourney in two years. Wish me luck!

Sketchbook-"Three Different Kinds of Boys"-Watercolor Study

The fencer, the slacker and the friend.......


Which are you?

Good Luck My Friend!

I retooled a previous sketch. I like this one better. Those guys sitting watch their friend go off alone to do battle....well sort of...

Waiting for the Next Round!

We've all been there...at a tournament without enough directors. It's hard to maintain focus, especially when you can socialize with your friends and family. But the fencers that get the medals at the end are the ones who do it best....! LOL!