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.
5 comments:
Alright! Nicely done!! He's much "rounder" now and his legs don't read on the same plane. I also read sunlight up on his back!
Gorgeous piece of work!
As to the 20 minute deal, I have my students set a timer for a specific period of time when we're sketching on "virtual" location. It's amazing how much better the values are when we're working under a deadline! Too much time = too much indecision and too much time to overthink!
I've often told a student, "Paint what you see, not what you know." I know that sandpiper's breast is white. The bizazze of light and shadow helps makes it a work of art. Thank you again, Laure.
I'm so glad you added critiquing!
I'm seeing both renditions at the same time. If I'd seen the first one by itself, first, I would've thought it was wonderful. But the addition of more dark has really enhanced the image beautifully! I can almost smell the water now and the bird looks more...alive! Wonderful critique from Laure and excellent response to that critique by Elva!
Wow Elva, you went from wonderful to perfect with that bit of tweaking!
Whoa! Elva, this just glows! Wonderful color and detail on this Sandpiper!
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