Join Me - 30 Artistic Creations in 30 Days! Challenge!

A New Take on 30 Paintings in 30 Days – 30 Artistic Creations in 30 Days!

During the month of January I committed to doing 30 paintings in 30 days with 200 other artists and Leslie Saeta (http://www.lesliesaeta.blogspot.com/).  I had tried so many times before but never got beyond a week.  This time I decided to do the 30 paintings of one subject only and keep the size to 4”x4” using Golden Open Acrylics – a medium I am just learning how to use.  

My goals were to learn more about the paint I was using, color mixings, logistics of proper brushes and, most importantly, to really look at what I saw. I had a blast and when the challenge was over, I felt lost – what next, where do I go now?

The artwork that the other artists shared was wonderful.  Some was astonishing, some very good and all of it inspiring.  I loved being part of a group that committed to doing something they wanted every day and then sharing about it every night (or the next morning).

In talking with Michelle Sparks, proprietor of Art Mob Studios and Marketplace in Hendersonville and where I have some of my work displayed, (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-Mob-Studios), we decided to “host” another 30 Day Challenge.  And everyone is invited!  So far we have painters, illustrators, pastel artists, potters, fabric artists and more joining us in the next challenge which begins Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013.

Here are the suggested guidelines:

• ·        Create in your chosen medium
• ·        Keep it to a size that is not going to overwhelm you – it is part of your day, not all of your day.
• ·        Photograph it and post it to Art Mob Studios/Photos/Album/30 Day Challenge.
• ·        Make sure you identify it with your name and say anything else you’d like in your description.
• ·        Put it on your FB page also (or share the Album from Art MoB)
• ·        Create – only if you want – a blog and share it there also.  At the end of this I will share several bloggers who have done this.

·       At the end of the thirty days Art MoB will be having a show at their location displaying all the work.  Directions on how to get your work ready for this will follow in a week.

·      If you are not local, we plan on creating posters with the 30 Day Artwork on it and would love to have you be included.  More on that in a few weeks.

·       HAVE FUN, share with others, talk art and learn!  Think of it as your vital artistic vitamin to keep your creativity joints moving. There will be no judging of anyone elses art – just learning and enjoying the process.  Oh – and selling it too if you’d like!

How To’s:

1. 1.      Go to Art Mob Studios FB page and “Friend” them.  It is critical that you go to the exact page spelled Art Mob Studios (Michelle is moving pages for easier management).
2. 2.      Look around and introduce yourself as part of the challenge.
3. 3.      Get familiar with posting on the Photo Album 30 Day Challenge – even post a pic of yourself or your dog (cat, rabbit or chicken)
4. 4.      Get your camera and your "tools of the trade" art and GET STARTED!

HINT – some days you may not be able to do your challenge, so occasionally do a few at one time so you won’t feel like you are getting behind or dropping art.

THE BIG OTHER QUESTION!  Why do this?  Aside from everything I mentioned above, this will give all of us exposure and the ability to sell your work (one of my goals – someone has to pay for food around here).  Artists tend to love to buy other artists work, and/or refer other artist to a client who may be looking for a new style.  My art continues to get better and better ( I hope) only because of all the other artist’s I learn from and talk to either on FB, in open studios, on blogs or websites.

My life feels fulfilled when I share my work, sell my work and inspire or an inspired by others.

Any questions, just IM me on Facebook; email me or call!  Now get those swords swishing!

·        http://www.lesliesaeta.blogspot.com/ - Look at Leslie’s archives for challenges and also read her website – great radio programs for artists!

·        http://sheilawedegis.blogspot.com/ - I did eggs, Sheila (my mentor) did dog noses and they sell like crazy!

·        http://feathersandeggs.blogspot.com/ - My blog – I do more than eggs!

·        http://paintingadogaday.blogspot.com/ - Another one of my mentors and great artist – daily and otherwise

·        https://www.facebook.com/nancy.d.handler - Nancy motivated me to Join Leslie’s challenge!  I love Nancy’s work too.

There are hundreds more – give yourself a day to just explore – go to Pinterest and enter daily artists. Have fun. Fun! FUN!