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    Welcome!
    Sorry this is a few days late.

    This is an activity thread for artists of all experience levels, and that work in any medium, including digital. Since this is a group activity, we can pool our knowledge and resources, and grow as artists in a fun, no-pressure atmosphere. No critiques unless specifically asked for. The intent is to have fun, try new things, and experiment.*

    Choose an image (as many as you like) , and paint, draw, sculpt, sew, whatever medium you want. Feel free to crop, flip, add things, leave things out, and generally have fun using your own “artistic license”.
    Then scan or photograph the result and post it in this thread. Tell us the size and medium plus anything else you’d like to share.
    These are all from our Reference Image Library

    Desert Phoenix Palms by KatV

    fishing boat by Geoff

    foggy morn by lorna12

    giverny by llis

    glenbeigh bridge by scizzy

    Hinterschmiding by ColorEnthusiast

    locomotive by Anthony Carter

    ShawMills by Yorky

    windowshopping by lisilk

    I hope you find something to inspire! You have all month, and more.
    Happy art-making!

    Wendy C&C always welcome
    Everybody likes feedback! Please remember to comment on others' threads, even if it's just a "nice work" post.

    #823412
    Mayfly
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        Good ones. A few are extra challenging. Thanks!

        Carl

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        Some wonderful images Wendy, I might try a few?

        Doug


        We must leave our mark on this world

        #823436
        CaliAnn
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            Beautiful images – thanks for hosting

            #823414
            dewarp
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                Interesting collection Wendy. Thanks for hosting this month.

                regards – Peter

                #823448
                Bizzibee
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                    Super images. I am very drawn (or should I say painted) to the first and monet’s garden: who can resist a bit of impressionism! Thanks for hosting.

                    'One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star': Friedrich Nietzsche

                    #823426
                    McHull
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                        My very 1st landscape challenge and it looks like I get to start things off.
                        9 x 12 oil on panel
                        C&C always welcome.
                        Thanks
                        Matt

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                        Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. -Pablo Picasso

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                        CaliAnn
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                            Matt, that is gorgeous! What a great way to start us off, I love your take of the image – beautiful!

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                            Bizzibee
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                                Agreed, a great start! I love the water and the flashes of brightness in the foliage. The bridge is pretty cool too!

                                'One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star': Friedrich Nietzsche

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                                McHull
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                                    Thanks CaliAnn and Bizzibee!

                                    I’m not completely happy with it, I’m going to give it some fine tuning.
                                    (and hopefully not screw it up!!)

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                                    Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. -Pablo Picasso

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                                    dewarp
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                                        Nice job on the bridge Matt. Looking forward to the “some fine tuning” version.

                                        regards – Peter

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                                        McHull
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                                            The “fine” tuned version. (sorry, not the best photo with the light glare. I’ll upload a better one later today)
                                            I soften the top of the bridge, widen the shadowed center arch and got rid of the distracting tan stuff on the right.

                                            Thoughts?
                                            Thanks
                                            Matt

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                                            Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. -Pablo Picasso

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                                            CaliAnn
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                                                Your changes are awesome! I thought it was great before, but I agree, the removal of the tan “stuff” is an improvement, although I didn’t mind it – I thought of it as a muddy river bank seeping into the water! :)

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                                                McHull
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                                                    Thanks CaliAnn!
                                                    Updated photo, minus the glare. (Sorry)

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                                                    Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. -Pablo Picasso

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                                                    Welcome, Matt! Do stick around!
                                                    This looks great. Photographing one’s art can be very frustrating.

                                                    Wendy C&C always welcome
                                                    Everybody likes feedback! Please remember to comment on others' threads, even if it's just a "nice work" post.

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