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    Welcome to the October Monthly Challenge! Unfortunately, we haven’t heard from Ellen E., who was planning to host for us, so I’ll go ahead and start this one. Hope all is ok, Ellen! We’d love to hear from you.:wave:

    We welcome all mediums and skill levels in this challenge, so please feel free to join us. If you’re new, jump right in – the more the merrier. If you’re returning, welcome back! Glad to have you!

    Please offer encouraging feedback on one another’s artworks, but don’t give any harsh critique unless it’s requested by the artist. I hope you find some inspiration in these images picked from the Reference Image Library. Draw or paint them as they are, or crop them, edit them, mix them up, or create your own compositions. We all look forward to seeing what everyone will do for the Challenge this month! Have fun. The sky’s the limit.

    Since it’s October, I’ve chosen images that have the warm tones of autumn…golds, browns, oranges, yellows, and reds are prominent this month. Enjoy!

    Photo by artbyjune.

    Photo by Crias.

    Photo by EditorC.

    Photo by LostArt.

    Photo by Mary Woodul.

    Photo by mclmd.

    Photo by meriadoc.

    Photo by missi51.

    Photo by Steve Mac.

    Photo by StratoArt.

    Photo by sundiver.

    Jenna

    My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/

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    Except for the sneaky snake, all are wonderful! Thanks for putting these up.

    Kay

    Moderator: Watermedia, Mixed Media, Abstract/Contemporary

    #706423

    Thanks for a great selection of references, Jenna!

    Christel

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    Jenna, thanks for the great photos! Hope to play in the dust and paint a little!

    My blog https://jocastilloartblog.blogspot.com/
    My website https://jocastilloart.com

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    SunFace
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        Thank you for hosting Jenna! I too hope she is ok.

        Love your selection. I specially like the peppers photo.

        C & C are always welcome so I can grow as an artist.

        My website.

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        CaliAnn
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            Fantastic images jenna – I hope I have a chance to join in – my back and knees have been so bad lately, I haven’t participated as much as I would have liked

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            I’m so pleased you all like the photos! Paint, sketch, and create away! :D

            Jenna

            My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/

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            A5 in op’s. I tried to portray his attitude and therefore added the reddish background. C+c welcome

            Christel

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            Christel, I always look forward to your works for the challenges. They never disappoint, and this guy is simply stunning! The warmth of the background is what makes this truly feel epic. It’s almost the color and texture of leather, which suits the overall feel of this piece. Amazing work on his powerful stance and attitude!

            Jenna

            My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/

            #706400

            Very good, Christel, he looks fierce and mean.

            Kay

            Moderator: Watermedia, Mixed Media, Abstract/Contemporary

            #706425

            Thanks Jenna and Kay!

            Christel

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            CaliAnn
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                Christel – wow! This is fabulous! Your color choices really brought this painting to live – so much drama and action – beautiful painting! :)

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                Christel, this is great. A majestic fellow! The background adds so much.

                My blog https://jocastilloartblog.blogspot.com/
                My website https://jocastilloart.com

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                Thanks Anne and Jo!

                Christel

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                The elk will be completed today hopefully!

                Kay

                Moderator: Watermedia, Mixed Media, Abstract/Contemporary

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