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:
This is just so awesome! The reflections in the water are unbelievable -- it almost looks like a photo. This must be a beautiful place -- I'll have to add it to my list of places to visit.
I'm in awe of all of the different colors and values that you've captured in this - it reads with so much depth.
Very nice. Lots of mood and very inviting.
Wow such vibrant colors! You have got the pine trees colors down, I love the warm splash of light on the left side, pulls it forward. Nice composition with the rock in front.
This one has heart and soul! Love the feeling of the wind whistling through the trees and the frogs calling and the crickets singing.
One suggestion....watch out for strong verticals near the center of the image. That center pine tree draws my eye just a bit too much. Placing it over to the right a bit more would make a big difference.
Wow, Sheryl!!! The colors are incredible...and the depth. I feel the coolness of the pines and the freshness of the air.
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