Blue Skies - Monthly Art Challenge

 Jean-Michel Gruet


Jean Nelson

Blue Skies
by Dana Marie



I look forward to your paintings!

All artwork should be sent to me at danamarieart@gmail.com, and should consist of an attachment of a good quality jpg image, cropped to show nothing but the artwork. I will not post out of focus, poor quality photographs. Make sure your name and website/blog address are included with your submission. Also be sure to include "Artistic Sentiments" in the subject line. No large file sizes please. Do not exceed 1000 pixels on the widest side. Please keep the resolution to 72 also. Thanks.

Three pieces of artwork per artist per art challenge will be allowed.

*******NOTE: I have lifted the date in which entries needed to be sent in to be added to the blog.  You may still enter your artwork for any 2012 and 2013 art challenge.

Simply email me your piece(s) with the name of the challenge, your name, and your blog address (if you have one).********

Another Monthly Art Challenge you may be interested in: Rendition Me This


Happy Painting!


Cheers,
~ Dana Marie

Week 36 ~ "Sea of Daisies"

My Garden of Daisies

 

"Daisy"

"Daisy"

by

Dana Marie

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1.5" X 1.5" Acrylic Painting in Glass Locket & Hung on an adjustable black leather necklace.

"Daisies a Plenty" by Saundra Lane Galloway

I decided to combine this week's challenge with my blog contest running for a couple more days this summer. I painted this acrylic on a 4x4" gesso 1/2" board for one of the give-away choices for my contest. To read more click over to my BLOG. And...as I've said in other posts this morning...can't remember if it would be Daisies or Daisy's...hmmm...thank goodness it doesn't change the painting!

"Sea of Daisies"

Photographed

by

Dana Marie

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I can't wait to see what everyone creates this week!

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Please, add your entries to this post, thank you!

If you would like to participate, please, email me at

danamarieart@yahoo.com

Have a beautiful week!

Happy Creating!

~ Dana Marie

Week 31 to 32 ~ Secret Garden

Lupins (12x19, soft pastel on black paper)

Lori Forester

Thanks Dana Marie for another great challenge! Sorry this took so long.

Two Palms by Saundra Lane Galloway

Dana and I have already had a chuckle from this offering I have, and so we decided it would be good to post this. You may have noticed it doesn't look ANYTHING like the photograph inspiration this time around. No, you don't have to adjust your screen...it IS a painting of two palm trees. I tried to paint the flowers and greenery three times and somehow this was what I finally ended up with. I finally decided not to fight what obviously wanted to be palm trees! It isn't my normal style, but I have often said how healthy it is to do something completely experimental. I believe it clears the brain of all those dusty cobwebs and fills one up with fresh creativity! Sounds good doesn't it! :) So, this little 6"x9" canvas on panel is for your enjoyment!

Butterfly Lane

Nancy Medina Art

"002 Violets"

by

Sema

"Secret Garden"

Photograph by Dana Marie

I can't wait to see what everyone creates this week!

Please, add your entries to this post, thank you!

If you would like to participate, please, email me at:

danamarieart@yahoo.com

Have a gorgeous week!

Happy Creating!

~ Dana Marie

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Week 27 - 28 ~ Modesty

"Modesty"

1.5" X 1.5" Acrylic Painting

by

Dana Marie

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Title: Horse and Red Poppies
Digital Impression 20" x 24"
©2009 Christine Pierce

"Modesty"

Photographed

by

Dana Marie

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I can't wait to see what everyone creates this week!

Please, add your entries to this post, thank you!

If you would like to participate, please, email me at:

danamarieart@yahoo.com

Have a gorgeous week!

Happy Creating!

~ Dana Marie

Week 15 - 17 Inspiration ~ Siberian Tiger

"Tigress"

Photographed by Dana Marie

I took this picture of this gorgeous animal at our local Zoo in Portland.

Hey all you creative guys and gals, I can't wait to see what everyone creates! Please, add your entries to this post, thank you!

Have a beautiful day!

~ Dana Marie


"Tigress"
Pencil and Colored Pencil, 6 x 9 inches
by Amanda Makepeace

I love Tigers and couldn't resist making the time for this drawing.

Week 11 -12 Inspiration ~ Black Cat

"Lady Wild"

SOLD

1.5" X 1.5" Acrylic Painting inside Glass Locket with Black Leather Cord Necklace

by Dana Marie

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Rendering of black cat in acrylics...

"What now"

by
Maria Greene

Watching Cardinals
3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches
by Amanda Makepeace

When I saw the beautiful black cat I immediately thought of my own black cat, Shadow. I did this ACEO of her watching Cardinals from the window for my new project, One Pebble. Check out the One Pebble Blog for more info.

"Tangey" by
Dana Marie
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This is my 13 year old cat, Tangey.

Happy Creating!

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Week 9 - 10 Inspiration ~ Reflections

Hi Dana -
Here is one that might fit the theme!

Manna From Heaven
16X20
Oil on Canvas
by Nancy Medina


I have decided, at this time, to change the "weekly challenge" to every other week, until entries pick up. Even though you can always go back and post on any of the weekly challenges, I'd love to see more "current" entries...myself included ;) ....and perhaps giving us 2 weeks will give us more time to post our creations. Also, please, remember, I'm not looking for exact replicas of the photograph, please, post whatever the photograph has inspired you to create. Also, you may recreate the piece via whatever media you choose to use. Let those creative juices flow!

Happy Creating!

~ Dana Marie

I have a cool painting that fits right in with this, even if the colors are different. Great subject, Dana!

Maria

"Reflections"

Photograph by Dana Marie