The 100 Paintings In a Year Challenge is intended for artists that are dedicated to the growth and development of their style as well as their artistic voice. The challenge also provides a means for overcoming areas in need of improvement.
The paintings should be a mix of small, medium and large pieces, some sketches, plein aire, and studio work; work from life as well as from photos. The variety is meant to push the artist out of any rut, to provide ample opportunity to create no matter what other time obligations are going on, and to challenge the artist if they do not create in one of these categories. The work can be done in any medium, but it is strongly advised that the artist consider choosing one medium in which to do the Challenge as this will help facilitate faster growth than trying to master multiple mediums.
DO NOT JUDGE the artwork! When a piece is complete, set it aside and move to the next piece of work. Learning to suspend judgement of our work is a major step forward in the development our skills.
Once committed, the expectation is that the artist will fully participate in the blog by posting on a regular basis as well as leaving encouraging comments of others' artwork through comments.
The challenge may be started at any time.
6 comments:
Teri, I think this is my favorite of your cacti. It has quite a modern feel to it. I love the composition and shading, and the shadow is perfect--well done!
Interesting.... I totally recognize the plant from your painting. You did a great job of capturing it.
It is not often that I run across this cactus. I remember that Vicky Williamson did a painting of one last year. I have several plants growing in my backyard in California. They are offspring from one my grandmother had in Santa Cruz. You might find it interesting to look at my journal page from last year about my plants:
http://clairessketchbook.blogspot.com/2009/08/night-blooming-cereus-queen-of-night.html
Good work. The angle of the cactus gives it character. I love plein air painting.
Wow! I love your depiction of the cactus! and really like the background painting...nice reflection!
I have to agree with Kathy, I think this is one of your best cacti. Love the mingling of colors in the background with no hard transition.
As to plein aire, it's totally addictive! Watch out!
Thanks everyone. Yes, plein air sure is addicting!! I keep looking for times to go out again and have my paints all ready to go. Now if the time would only happen too.
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