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    Hello,

    Welcome to the June Monthly Challenge! 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! :) :clap:

    Please offer encouraging feedback on one another’s artworks, but don’t give any harsh critique unless it’s requested by the artist. The photos this month are my own. I hope you find some inspiration in them. Draw or paint them as they are, or crop them, edit them, mix them up, or create your own compositions. I’m really looking forward to seeing what everyone will do for the Challenge this month! Happy creating!

    A swallowtail butterfly.

    Sunset.

    Some of my favorite trees in the cattle pasture.

    This abandoned house not far from home…has been standing empty for many years, but still looks so straight and square and lovely.

    A steer in his pasture.

    A pansy. I took this photo in October a few years ago – those pansies are stronger than they look! This was the last flower of the year.

    A barn cat doing what a barn cat does…hunting and hanging out in trees.

    An autumn photo of pretty yellow foliage.

    A thirsty steer looking for his water tank to be filled…and making his complaints heard.

    My dad’s old grain truck.

    Jenna

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

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    Wow, Jenna, these are spectacular! Love the cat and the cows especially!!! You’re a great photographer with a sharp eye. So glad you could host for us.

    Kay

    Moderator: Watermedia, Mixed Media, Abstract/Contemporary

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    Thanks, Jenna. Beautiful photos. I love the cows of course.

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

    #633418

    Kay, Jo, thanks very much! I’m glad you like the photos. Happy creating! :D

    Jenna

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

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    CaliAnn
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        Jenna – such beautiful photos – thank you for hosting! I think I will try 1

        #633419

        Hi CaliAnn! Thank you. I’m so happy you like the photos. Glad to have you join us! I can’t wait to see what you’ll create! :)

        Jenna

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

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        CaliAnn
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            Lately I’ve been playing with Yupo and watercolor – both so much fun and so frustrating at the same time! Here’s my take on the butterfly – c&c welcome

            #633413

            CaliAnn, wow! That really pops. Love the vibrant colors. My morning smile.

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

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            CaliAnn
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                Thank you Jo – lately I find myself wanting to do colorful, loose pieces. BTW – just visited your website – some gorgeous pastel paintings – love how you use light and color – really beautiful pieces :)

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                CaliAnn, this is amazing! I’m so happy you took such liberties with your colors. This sings! It’s so fluid and graceful. Outstanding work! What a great way to kick off this monthly challenge!

                Jenna

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

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                CaliAnn
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                    Thank you Jenna – you are way too kind.

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                    Lovely butterfly, CaliAnn!
                    I tried the house in charcoal, A4

                    Christel

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                    Christel, your charcoal work just sings. Really has the old wood look. I get nothing but mess!

                    CaliAnn, thanks. I haven’t been painting much but sketch to keep my fingers in art. I love color and like to work fast so pastels and pen and ink are my favorite media.

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

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                    CaliAnn
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                        Christel – what an excellent job on that old house. I make a huge mess with charcoal, yours is so clean and crisp!

                        Jo – I love pastel, such a versatile medium – my favorite medium. Unfortunately, had to give them up recently due to some health issues and took up watercolors the last few months

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                        Christel, you have totally captured the feel of this old house. It’s beautifully done, and charcoal really suits this subject matter. Excellent work!

                        Jenna

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

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