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March 31, 2018 at 11:46 pm #453861
jennaboo88 Moderator
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Welcome to the April Monthly Challenge!

This is a challenge that is open to everyone, every skill level, and every art medium. We’d love to have you join us. The more the merrier! The photos this month are my own which were taken when I was on a trip out to Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park last summer. I hope you’ll find inspiration to create from them. Use the photos as they are, mix and match compositions, crop the images or add to them.

Comments on one another’s work is encouraged, but please don’t give harsh critique unless the artist has asked for it.

Have fun, and I can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with! Happy Creating!

A view just inside an entrance at the Rocky Mountain National Park.

A mule deer that seemed to live right beside a gift shop.

A tree thriving in rocky ground.

Clark’s Nutcracker. Photo was taken at a high altitude, and this lovely bird was very tame, once landing just a couple of feet away.

A bull moose I was lucky enough to see and photograph.

Sprague Lake.

Some kind of wildflowers near Sprague Lake.

Bear Lake.

The hiking trail around Bear lake.

On the drive home, I passed a small part of the Badlands. And a large herd of cattle were grazing nearby. It was nearing sunset. Made for an interesting photo.

Jenna

My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
April 1, 2018 at 12:48 am #595120
tuscanny Moderator oil pastels
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A great set of references! Thanks Jenna, for hosting.

Christel
April 2, 2018 at 10:39 am #595088
KreativeK Moderator
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These are really special! Thanks Jenna! I think the flower may be a purple aster???

Kay

Moderator: Watermedia, Mixed Media, Abstract/Contemporary
April 2, 2018 at 11:39 am #595140
Johndk
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Hi

I love the photograph of the sunset and herd on the Badlands. To me they look more like the Goodlands. Wow, a truly beautiful part of this wonderful planet.

I took a few liberties with the image, taking a semi-abstract approach.

Watercolour
9 x 15 in
DR The Langton rough 140lb
DR and WN pigments

As long as there is light, I will paint it.
April 2, 2018 at 12:40 pm #595102
jennaboo88 Moderator
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I’m happy you like the photos this month, Christel. Hope you get a chance to share something with us this month.

Thank you, Kay. I looked up purple asters, and yes, I believe you’re right! Thanks for letting me know as I wasn’t sure. Hope you can paint something this month.

Hi John, and welcome! I absolutely love what you’ve done with this painting! Such a sense of heat and desert. I love the suggestion of the herd, too. Just such a wonderful painting. Excellent work!

Jenna

My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
April 2, 2018 at 12:50 pm #595121
tuscanny Moderator oil pastels
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Beautiful scene, John!

Christel
April 3, 2018 at 10:13 am #595089
KreativeK Moderator
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John, what a striking scene so full of raw beauty!

Probably will start on the nutcracker today.

Kay

Moderator: Watermedia, Mixed Media, Abstract/Contemporary
April 3, 2018 at 9:04 pm #595090
KreativeK Moderator
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He is done now, 7×5 watercolor of the nutcracker hope you like :rolleyes:

Kay

Moderator: Watermedia, Mixed Media, Abstract/Contemporary
April 4, 2018 at 1:33 am #595122
tuscanny Moderator oil pastels
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Lovely Kay! I like him.

Christel
April 4, 2018 at 9:16 am #595097
Jo Castillo, Bastrop, Texas, USA
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Thanks for the Challenge, Jenna. Beautiful photos!
John, wow! Beautiful and welcoming. I love the scene and you added to it with your style. Mmmmm.
Kay, your bird put a smile on my face. Well done and so alive. I like the rich colors.

My blog https://jocastilloartblog.blogspot.com/
My website https://jocastilloart.com
April 5, 2018 at 12:21 am #595103
jennaboo88 Moderator
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Kay, you’ve done a marvelous job with this nutcracker! Such rich colors and values in this piece. Wonderful!

Jenna

My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
April 5, 2018 at 12:21 am #595104
jennaboo88 Moderator
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Thanks for the Challenge, Jenna. Beautiful photos!

Thanks, Jo. I hope you have a chance to take part this month. :thumbsup:

Jenna

My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
April 5, 2018 at 1:54 am #595123
tuscanny Moderator oil pastels
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I’m trying something else here- ac on collage:angel: The idea is to give a ghostly image of the background. C+c welcome
The trees look slightly dark to me too – comments?

Christel
April 5, 2018 at 2:06 am #595141
Johndk
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Hi Kay

I love the confidence with which you have painted this picture – not a fiddly piece in sight (something which I admire). The background is also painted in the same manner which gives a superb unity to the entire image.

Hi Christel

This is not only clever, I think it is appropriate to the scene – which is essentially about reflections. I find the double reflection effect very engaging, making me want to explore the image at a distance and really close up. Personally, I like the darkness of the trees – it adds to the mystery. Very powerful image. You should try more of these – I think you are on to something.

As long as there is light, I will paint it.
April 5, 2018 at 9:41 am #595091
KreativeK Moderator
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Thanks everyone!

Christel, I really love this one, so do more! The trees are not too dark. The partially visible text is a nice surprise!!!

Kay

Moderator: Watermedia, Mixed Media, Abstract/Contemporary
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