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.
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I've been mulling over your request for ideas on how to come up with ideas. Here are a few:
1. separate the idea process for the 'it is time to paint' time. I see ideas when I'm out in nature, when I'm watching TV, when I'm looking at others' photos or painting. Just a little thumbnail will save an idea. You don't need to save all the details; be creative when it comes time to paint.
2. When something doesn't turn out quite right, try again. See if you can incorporate some of the needed changes. ... both paintings count for the challenge
3. I take a lot of photos and keep a separate folder on my computer of the ones I think I might want to paint or draw. Then when I have time to sit down I don't have to look through lots of photos.
4. Be inspired by someone else's work. Make it different but try to capture what they did well.
I hope some of this helps . By the way, I like how the little Japanese structure peeks out of the foliage.
Elva, thanks for your suggestions! I will incorporate them into my painting sessions. I am leaving for Newport, RI for a few weeks and I am hoping the change of scenery will inspire me also.
I have been enjoying following your blog also. Especially the story of the beetle and your Dad....
This really is a great question. I get in those slumps too. Usually signing up for an imaginary trip gets me unstuck pretty quick - just being so stimulated by the lessons, assignments and the work of fellow travelers. Lately I've been trying some painting on the spot - like at the beach or baseball game - just to get down what touches my heart - no matter how it looks. I've tried a tiny bit of contour drawing - that I might not even paint, but it gets my unstuck and stimulated. Your work is beautiful - keep going!
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