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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.
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The challenge may be started at any time.
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Hi Terry: This painting is really fun. I love the interplay and repetition of shapes and colors. Was it hard to keep the flow going over a large piece of paper? What gave you the idea for it? I am not sure what constructive criticism to offer because it is unlike what I usually do. Maybe it would be cool if there was one focal point. I say that, but I do like the rhythm and how my eye travels around, and doesn't settle anywhere.
PS. I think you can go in and edit and delete posts on blogger, when you get to the page where you see all of the posts on this blog. You can only edit your posts.
Thanks Kristin - I'll try it. As far as your question, I wet both sides of the paper and dropped in colors and let them run. Also threw in some salt. It took about 24 hours to dry. That's how I got the background. I've been reading Karlyn Holman's 'Watercolor - the Spirit of Spontaneity' and wanted to try some of her ideas. Your work in Alaska is amazing. It's such beautiful country!
Hi Terry,
These orange paintings are great fun! I have tried some of Karlyn Holman's techniques and they are fun!
You asked where my son lives - Alexandria, VA. He is an Asian Specialist and has travelled extensively, hence the wonderful artifacts for me to paint!
As for the wood texture, I put on a warm to cool wash, let it dry and then used a dry brush to get the texture of the wood - just thick mud from my palette. Hope that helps!
...yum....love the comp and the colors!!
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