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October 1, 2018 at 8:55 am #462767
Come join us! Using the following photos create a piece of art and then share it with us in this thread or simply come in and have a chat, comment on the artworks, show us what you’re up to or share your own snapshots.
The guidelines for the Challenge are simple.
All works must be within the size guidelines of the Miniature forum.
You can use any medium with the exception of photography. Digital art is welcome.
All schools of painting from abstract to realism are welcome.
You may crop, edit, combine or alter the images in any way you’d like.
Please tell us the medium, size and support when you share your images.Artists of all levels of expertise are encouraged and welcome.
Thank you to all the members who contribute to the Reference Image Library (RIL).
Be creative and enjoy!
Mountain Chickadee, photo by Dave Slaughter (RIL)
https://www.wetcanvas.com/RefLib/showphoto.php?photo=80370
Baskets of Apples, photo by lisilk (RIL)
https://www.wetcanvas.com/RefLib/showphoto.php?photo=183050
Waterside Farm, Prince Edward Island, photo by sundiver (RIL)
https://www.wetcanvas.com/RefLib/showphoto.php?photo=188130
Portrait of Steven, photo by nonamac (RIL)
https://www.wetcanvas.com/RefLib/showphoto.php?photo=21300
Dahlia, photo by Ivyleaf
https://www.wetcanvas.com/RefLib/showphoto.php?photo=22470
Angora, backlit, photo by lisilk
https://www.wetcanvas.com/RefLib/showphoto.php?photo=69093
Those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of goodness" - James.
Thanks for your critiques and comments.
October 1, 2018 at 11:08 am #704751Thanks for hosting, Meimei! A great selection of references to choose from.
Christel
October 1, 2018 at 11:35 am #704743Hi Meimei, Happy October and thanks for this month’s choices.
LIL
October 1, 2018 at 12:06 pm #704722Great photos!! Wow! I want to paint everyone of those.
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Find me on FacebookOctober 1, 2018 at 12:44 pm #704708Meimei, thank you for hosting! All these are very tempting. It is InkTober now so those who are doing one pen & ink per day, such as myself, are happy to see these.
Kay
Moderator: Watermedia, Mixed Media, Abstract/Contemporary
October 2, 2018 at 7:51 pm #704749Such a great selection! I must do one!
C & C are always welcome so I can grow as an artist.
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October 2, 2018 at 8:59 pm #704768Awesome selections, Meimei. Can’t wait to do a couple.
Lawrence
October 2, 2018 at 9:10 pm #704715well, do I want to try at least one of these wonderful photos..totally new area..let me see.!
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October 3, 2018 at 2:09 am #704769Saw two that attracted me straight up. Gone back to foils for these. Will do canvas ones later.
Bird. Acrylic on foil. 60mm x 50mm
Landscape. Acrylic on foil. 90mm x 30mmLawrence
October 3, 2018 at 12:23 pm #704723So beautiful and delicate!
Your bird almost looks 3D, love the eye too.
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Find me on FacebookOctober 3, 2018 at 11:29 pm #704752Both are very well done,Lawrence!
Christel
October 4, 2018 at 8:48 am #704770Thanks Virginia and Christel. Did a quick touch up on the two.
Tidied up the beak and body shape.
House in foreground detail along with background sky.Lawrence
October 4, 2018 at 12:22 pm #704709Lawrence, what a lovely little chickadee done on foil! I’d never have guessed. Your house in the landscape is most excellent, too!
Kay
Moderator: Watermedia, Mixed Media, Abstract/Contemporary
October 4, 2018 at 1:07 pm #704753My version of the farmhouse, oils, 5×7
Christel
October 5, 2018 at 1:07 am #704750whoa guys, I wish I could work so fast! The artwork so far is stunning!
I always find buildings a little difficult!
C & C are always welcome so I can grow as an artist.
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