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Friday, November 30, 2012
Show and Tell Saturday #30
Show and Tell Saturday #30
Please visit at least 3 other artists and put a
link back to Artists in
Blogland, so other people can find us. If you are reading from a blog
reader, you will have to pop on over to the actual blog post to add your
link.
Thanks for participating! Are you doing anything exciting? Hosting a challenge? Conducting a workshop? Tell me about it and I will write a post to put on Artists in Blogland.
Thanks for participating! Are you doing anything exciting? Hosting a challenge? Conducting a workshop? Tell me about it and I will write a post to put on Artists in Blogland.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Fall Fearless and Fly #5
Fall Fearless and Fly with Marcia Beckett!
Headline Prompt: Lifelong Fan: What or who have you consistently valued or looked up to in your life? What lessons have you learned from people you admire?
Color Prompt: Your favorite color now or from childhood or both!
Quote Prompt: "Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator; but among those whom I love, I can: all of them make me laugh." W.H.Auden
Welcome Marcia Beckett and thank you for sharing your fabulous art journal page!
Marcia: I created a mixed media art journal page using the headline prompt of people I looked up to. I have always looked up to my teachers and especially my art teachers. I had a professor in college who really encouraged me to pursue art as my major, although I had never thought I would be able to make art a career. I decided to major in art education, and the professors I had were amazing. The courses were really thorough, rigorous and grounded in art education theory as well as practical teaching strategies. I don't think I would have been prepared at all for teaching without the education I received. The art education professors I had were very professional and encouraged us to become involved in our own professional development. They stressed the importance of being involved in art education associations on a state and national level. With our art ed. classes, we traveled to many art workshops and art educator conferences.
Several years ago, I bought a vintage art education textbook off of Ebay. I cut out and photocopied two of the images to play around with while doing this challenge. The first was a poem that read, "Of children so glad they 're learning to draw, aren't they the happiest ones you ever saw?" The other was a row of children with the text reading "How many historical figures have we drawn? Let us draw each other."
I chose the shell image because one of my professors was a ceramicist who used shells in all of her work. She would press the shells into the sides of her pots and use them as a textural element. I think it had something to do with where she grew up. Anyway, she came to my wedding (6 years ago) and as a wedding gift she gave me one of her lovely pots (with shell imprints on the sides), and it is sitting in our display cabinet in our living room.
I think I have discovered a new theme to explore in my artwork: creating art about teaching art to children!
Marcia Beckett is an art teacher, mixed-mixed media artist, observer, collector, and dabbler in all kinds of art. Teaching art and sharing her love of creativity is her passion. Young children are uninhibited and have the spontaneity and the playfulness we all desire. Her teaching blog, which chronicles her adventures teaching elementary school art, is called Art is Basic. She hosts a group to bring together artists who blog: Artists in Blogland. Yes, this site! It is a fun group that shares artwork each week, hosts challenge (ahem!) and spotlights creative people.
You can find Marcia in many places!
Art Teaching Blog: http://vividlayers.blogspot.com
Art Journaling, Mixed Media and more: http://marciabeckett.blogspot.com
Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/marciabeckett
She is also a contributing editor to Featuring, a print magazine.
Prizes! Everyone who joins in will be entered to win fabulous goodies! We'll randomly draw one name to win it all this week! From Marcia, we have a packet of paper ephemera (vintage imagery, text, scrapbooking papers and embellishments). You can check out all her goodies in her Etsy shop here.
Blue Moon Scrapbooking has generously provided a $25 gift certificate for this week! They have a wonderful selection of scrapbooking and mixed media supplies!
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- You may participate in one or all of the challenges.
- Use one, two or all of the prompts.
- Use any media -- art journal, scrapbook, canvas, watercolor, quilting, you name it! This is "Anything Goes" as far as your creativity is concerned.
- Link up by Sunday, December 9, to be eligible to win fabulous prizes! One winner will receive a $25 gift certificate from Blue Moon Scrapbooking and a packet of paper ephemera with vintage imagery, text, scrapbooking papers and embellishments from Marcia Beckett! Go over to Jessica's blog to comment, and be eligible for a giveaway there too!
- You may link up to 2 times, but please only link up to work prepared for this challenge. If not, we will remove your link. Please post the url of your blog post or flickr page that's specific to this challenge, rather than a general blog address. And please tell us how your work relates to the challenge!
- Each time you participate, visit at least 3 other links and leave loving words!
- All challenge participants are welcome to join our private Facebook group as a place to talk about your journey and whatever is coming up for you as you work on the challenges. As it is private, just request to join and we'll give you access.
Headline Prompt: Lifelong Fan: What or who have you consistently valued or looked up to in your life? What lessons have you learned from people you admire?
Color Prompt: Your favorite color now or from childhood or both!
Quote Prompt: "Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator; but among those whom I love, I can: all of them make me laugh." W.H.Auden
Congratulations to Tracy and Missy K the lucky winners of our Fall Fearless & Fly challenge #4, chosen by the random generator at Random.org! You each have each won a $35 gift certificate to Dreaming Color, the home of Twinkling H2O's and Silks! Please email your address to acolorfuljourney (at) gmail (dot) com for your prize!
And on Monday, December 10, check in for Challenge #6, and the winner of this challenge!
Looking forward to seeing your wonderful work!
Carolyn Dube and Jessica Sporn
Friday, November 23, 2012
New Header
We have a new header! Thanks to everyone who added their link for consideration. I will save that post and use it when I make the next header in a few months.
I used artwork from Dawn, Beth, Shari, Ray, Natasha May, Joanna, and Carolyn (I swear it was linked up when I downloaded the pictures.. did you delete your link?)
And here are the original pictures! Great diversity of styles :)
I used artwork from Dawn, Beth, Shari, Ray, Natasha May, Joanna, and Carolyn (I swear it was linked up when I downloaded the pictures.. did you delete your link?)
And here are the original pictures! Great diversity of styles :)
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Call for Artwork for our Blog Header
Hey there! A few things I wanted to tell you.....
1. I hope you all have a great week and those of you in the U.S. if you celebrate Thanksgiving, have a wonderful time with your family/friends/whoever you celebrate with.
2. Thank you, each and every one of you for participating in this group and linking up your artwork. I really LOVE to see everyone's interpretations of the challenges and what artists around the world are working on. I'm sorry if I don't get to comment on everyone's posts! I try to see everyone's artwork, but please don't take it personally if I don't comment each time on yours.. some weeks are definitely busier than others!
3. I would like to create a new blog header. The one we have now is really cool, but I thought it would be fun to show off some other people's artwork as well. I don't want to just use people's artwork without permission, so what I am going to do is put a linky up in this post and if you would like to be considered to have your artwork in the blog header, add a link to a blog post or flickr account please! You can add a link to any post with art that was created by you. By adding your link, you will give permission to have your artwork in the blog header. I will leave the blog header up for a few months and then rotate to other artists' work. I definitely will not use your artwork for any other purpose but to have it as a collage for the header. Thanks so much!! I will have the new banner up by the end of this week.
1. I hope you all have a great week and those of you in the U.S. if you celebrate Thanksgiving, have a wonderful time with your family/friends/whoever you celebrate with.
2. Thank you, each and every one of you for participating in this group and linking up your artwork. I really LOVE to see everyone's interpretations of the challenges and what artists around the world are working on. I'm sorry if I don't get to comment on everyone's posts! I try to see everyone's artwork, but please don't take it personally if I don't comment each time on yours.. some weeks are definitely busier than others!
3. I would like to create a new blog header. The one we have now is really cool, but I thought it would be fun to show off some other people's artwork as well. I don't want to just use people's artwork without permission, so what I am going to do is put a linky up in this post and if you would like to be considered to have your artwork in the blog header, add a link to a blog post or flickr account please! You can add a link to any post with art that was created by you. By adding your link, you will give permission to have your artwork in the blog header. I will leave the blog header up for a few months and then rotate to other artists' work. I definitely will not use your artwork for any other purpose but to have it as a collage for the header. Thanks so much!! I will have the new banner up by the end of this week.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Creatively Featured: Pauline Leger
Today we welcome Pauline Leger to Creatively Featured! Thanks Pauline for sharing your artwork and thoughts with us!
1. Tell us
about blogging and how it’s worked for you.
Blogging is the one thing
that has most helped me as an artist.
It made me more comfortable
with sharing my art, it connected me with like-minded creatives all over the
world, it gave me the incentive to create every day, it allowed me to learn
from others, it opened my eyes to the possibilities, and it made me far more
brave than I would have ever thought possible.
Having a blog is about more
than just putting my work out into the world.
It’s about connecting with
others, and as an artist, this is invaluable.
2. What
inspires or influences you artistically?
I am inspired by everything
around me and within me, including trees, the ocean, travel, someone’s story,
music, books, my morning coffee, sadness, illness, etc. I know it sounds
cliché, but inspiration can be found everywhere.
3. Which aspect
of your art do you enjoy most?
The very beginning of a
painting or a journal page. The unknown. The blank canvas just waiting for
colors and shapes and lines… I certainly love the entire process of creating,
but there’s something about that blank page or canvas that gives me a deep
sense of freedom. I also love that part of the process where I begin to like
what I see…where my thoughts go from “this is crap” to “hey, I like this!”
4. Have you
exhibited work or taught classes?
I have participated in a few
group exhibits (paintings) and one solo exhibit at a local gallery. I’ve also
taught a few classes in acrylic painting here in my community, and I taught
graphic design at the community college. Eventually, now that I’ve become more
comfortable with the on-line world and feel more confident with teaching, I’d
love to develop an e-course and teach an on-line class. There is nothing like
the feeling of inspiring others to spread their wings.
5. What
artistic plans do you have for the coming year?
I confess – I suck at
planning. I don’t do resolutions. So I hesitate in answering this question, but
I’ll share a few of my artistic plans for the coming year anyway:
• develop an e-course and/or
e-book to help inspire others
• illustrate and write a book
(this may be more than a one year thing…) J
• create a website (where
people can buy my wonderful little e-book!)
• continue making art a part
of my day, regardless of time or money (or lack thereof).
6. How do you
manage your time?
I am organized, but not
obsessive about it. I am not one of these people who wake up at 5am to run 10k
and then cram in everything I can in the course of the day. I am very
productive if I am rested, and if I wake at 5am, I am not rested. J .
I work from home, and usually
begin my day with a morning walk. My workday begins at 8am or so – with an open
window, great coffee and good music. J
I spend most days transitioning between graphic design projects and sketching,
taking notes, blogging or reading.
Most of my painting or
journaling is done in the evenings. As soon as I enter my little blue room,
light a candle, put some music on, and sit in my comfy chair, my brain and my
heart get into gear and I am in the zone before I know it. My brain now knows
that the smell of “Mod Podge” means = LET’S DO THIS!!
I limit my time in front of
the tv and on the phone. I am not a big fan of time wasters like Facebook,
Pinterest, Twitter, etc. although I understand the value in social media. I
just refuse to let it swallow up too much of my time. Looking at art is not the
same as making art.
I believe we are all creative
beings, and the more we express this creativity in our own way, the happier we
are. At least it works for me.
Pauline's Blog: legerillustrations.blogspot.com
Friday, November 16, 2012
Show and Tell Saturday #29 and NEWS
Artists in Blogland NEWS
One of our members wanted everyone to know about a new group she made. Thanks, Lynn for sharing your group with us. See her post below:
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Also, don't forget to check out the Fall Fearless and Fly Challenge #4 .
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Please visit at least 3 other artists and put a
link back to Artists in
Blogland, so other people can find us. If you are reading from a blog
reader, you will have to pop on over to the actual blog post to add your
link.
Thanks for participating! Are you doing anything exciting? Hosting a challenge? Conducting a workshop? Tell me about it and I will write a post to put on Artists in Blogland.
One of our members wanted everyone to know about a new group she made. Thanks, Lynn for sharing your group with us. See her post below:
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Hi
I have just started a new blog SKETCHBOOK FRIENDS, it's a community blog for people who like sharing their sketchbooks with others. I'm offering challenges, book reviews, inspirational blogs, pinboards, techniques and a chance to showcase your book pages on Flickr.
Have a look see what you think. Everyone is welcome to add things to it and we are getting a steady rise in followers after only a couple of weeks.
Lynn
I have just started a new blog SKETCHBOOK FRIENDS, it's a community blog for people who like sharing their sketchbooks with others. I'm offering challenges, book reviews, inspirational blogs, pinboards, techniques and a chance to showcase your book pages on Flickr.
Have a look see what you think. Everyone is welcome to add things to it and we are getting a steady rise in followers after only a couple of weeks.
Lynn
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Also, don't forget to check out the Fall Fearless and Fly Challenge #4 .
Maria McGuire made this beautiful artwork to kick off Challenge #4.
Thanks so much for being a guest artist for this challenge.
Many, many thanks to Carolyn Dube and Jessica Sporn for putting together this fun event for us. They spent many hours contacting artists, writing posts, coming up with prompts, finding prizes and running the challenge.
Thanks to all who have participated so far. There have been so many amazing artworks and thoughtful interpretations posted so far.
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And now for Show and Tell Saturday #29
Thanks for participating! Are you doing anything exciting? Hosting a challenge? Conducting a workshop? Tell me about it and I will write a post to put on Artists in Blogland.
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Fall Fearless & Fly, Challenge 4
Fall Fearless and Fly with Maria McGuire!
Headline Prompt: Security: What makes you feel safe and secure? What rattles your sense of security? Where do you go for comfort and refuge?
Color Prompt: Cool colors (blues, greens, violets, etc.)
Color Prompt: Cool colors (blues, greens, violets, etc.)
Quote Prompt: You can't make a place for yourself in the sun if you keep taking refuge under the family tree. Helen Keller
Welcome Maria McGuire, and thank you for sharing your heartfelt page with us.
Maria:
I’m so happy that Carolyn and Jessica asked me to Guest Design today. I
think I used a little of all three prompts in my piece.
The color was easy. I have been a little
addicted to my Gelli Plate lately so I chose a print I had made with the color
theme.
Next I decided to use a few of my paper
towels that I kept from a day of play with my Gelli Plate for the first prompt: Where
do I feel safe and secure? My immediate answer: In my home, late in the night, when everyone is
sleeping. I feel like the day is finally done and hopefully nothing will happen
in the still of the night. I wait for this time everyday. My home is also where I go when I want
to “hide” from the world.
My paper towels transformed themselves into a
house. I don’t have a free motion foot (although it is on my wish list), so I
just sewed over the pieces the best I could to give the house a little more
personality. Then the last prompt—the quote. This is where the sun came from in
my piece. This quote really had meaning for me at this time in my life. It
reminded me that if I don’t take some chances and let go of the fear, I will
always be stuck in the same place.
My letters were all hand cut but I didn’t
draw them out first. I think it a good lesson in visualization for myself to
try to “see” the letters as I cut them.
Hands … to me they represent safety, so I
wanted them to hold my house. Working off a pair of hands I saw in a magazine, I
painted them and slid my house in place.
Thank you MARIA, for your beautiful and insightful take on this challenge!
Everyone who links up their take
on challenge 4 by Sunday, November 25 will be entered to win a $35 gift certificate to LuminArte! Their store is DreamingColor.com They are the creators of Twinkling H2O's, Silks, Radiant Rain and more! As a bonus this week we will have 2, yes 2, winners! Thank you LuminArte for your generosity!
What will you do in response to the fourth challenge? Here are the rules:
What will you do in response to the fourth challenge? Here are the rules:
- You may participate in one or all of the challenges.
- Use one, two or all of the prompts.
- Use any media -- art journal, scrapbook, canvas, watercolor, quilting, you name it! This is "Anything Goes" as far as your creativity is concerned.
- Link up by Sunday, November 25 to be eligible to win one of 2 gift certificates from LuminArte! Go over to Jessica's blog to comment, and be eligible for a giveaway there too!
- You may link up to 2 times, but please only link up to work prepared for this challenge. If not, we will remove your link. Please post the url of your blog post or flickr page that's specific to this challenge, rather than a general blog address. And please tell us how your work relates to the challenge!
- Each time you participate, visit at least 3 other links and leave loving words!
- All challenge participants are welcome to join our private Facebook group as a place to talk about your journey and whatever is coming up for you as you work on the challenges. As it is private, just request to join and we'll give you access.
Headline Prompt: Security: What makes you feel safe and secure? What rattles your sense of security? Where do you go for comfort and refuge?
Color Prompt: Cool colors (blues, greens, violets, etc.)
Quote Prompt: You can't make a place for yourself in the sun if you keep taking refuge under the family tree. Helen Keller
Congratulations to Mitzi Zohar, the lucky winner of our Fall Fearless & Fly challenge #3, chosen by the random generator at Random.org! Please email your address to corspokoli at gmail dot com for your prize!
And on Monday, November 26, check in for Challenge #5, and the winner of this challenge!
Looking forward to seeing your wonderful work!
Carolyn Dube and Jessica Sporn
Friday, November 2, 2012
Show and Tell Saturday #28
Add your link!
Please visit at least 3 other artists and put a link back to Artists in Blogland, so other people can find us. If you are reading from a blog reader, you will have to pop on over to the actual blog post to add your link.
Thanks for participating! Are you doing anything exciting? Hosting a challenge? Conducting a workshop? Tell me about it and I will write a post to put on Artists in Blogland.
Please visit at least 3 other artists and put a link back to Artists in Blogland, so other people can find us. If you are reading from a blog reader, you will have to pop on over to the actual blog post to add your link.
Thanks for participating! Are you doing anything exciting? Hosting a challenge? Conducting a workshop? Tell me about it and I will write a post to put on Artists in Blogland.
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