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    Our monthly Forum Challenge, Different Strokes, is hosted by a different member each month, and all participants are welcome to add their names to the Schedule if they would like to host – just choose a month and we’ll keep the thread updated.

    All previous Different Strokes threads can be found here.

    Our Schedule thread for 2019, plus ‘rules’, plus suggestions!

    Over the past few years we have enjoyed interesting and challenging challenges – some have increased our understanding of artists and ‘isms’, others have made us think more deeply about our world and society.

    All the host has to do is have an idea, set a theme, provide any references of knowledge links you think may be needed!

    For example, themes might be:

      [*] A Winter Sky (or summer, spring, autumn, storm, rain etc).

      [*] Seaside; Lake vista; Mountainous country; Rural Landscape; Town-scape; Village … etc

      [*] Figures: Children playing; Groups; Individuals; Dancers; Sports activities

      [*] Portraits: Children; Adults; animals

      [*] Wildlife – in the wild or domestic

      [*] Still Life – a wide and varied genre!

      [*] A descriptive text explaining a reference you have chosen but which remains hidden from the participants until the ‘reveal date’. Your text would describe your ref. as closely as possible to give people a mental image and verbal ‘facts’ from which to work. The type of image could be anything of your choice!

      [*] Monochrome paintings – single hue plus white and black.

      [*] Use of complementaries or specific palletes

      [*] An artist or group or ‘..ism’!

      [*] Any other theme!

      When you host, your invitation thread should include your own text but also the following –

      [*]All entries must be for this challenge and in acrylics – any type of acrylic.

      [*]Join in the discussion about the project – it’s friendly and fun to learn how others are coping/struggling/thriving!!! But no visual images!

      [*]Help can be gained from asking but also from looking for resource materials elsewhere – the RIL e.g.

      [*]A ‘reveal’ date for all is 21st of the month – that gives us 3 weeks to make the work, plus an extra week for latecomers ;)
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      Suggested text for opening post of hosting thread:

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      WELCOME TO THE **date/month** DIFFERENT STROKES CHALLENGE

      If you would like to host a Different Strokes, please see the Schedule thread here
      Please read the guidelines below carefully.

      GUIDELINES:

      On the first of each month a theme/subject, reference photo (or photos) will be posted in a thread entitled “Different Strokes”.

      All entries must be for this challenge and in acrylics – any type of acrylic.
      Join in the discussion about the project – it’s friendly and fun to learn how others are coping/struggling/thriving!!! But no visual images!
      Help can be gained from asking but also from looking for resource materials elsewhere – the RIL e.g.

      A ‘reveal’ date for all is 21st of the month – that gives us 3 weeks to make the work, plus an extra week for latecomers.

      Interpret the ideas any way you wish – be inventive, realistic, influenced by another style or ‘…ism’ – it’s up to you!

      PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD WORK TO THE THREAD BEFORE THE 21ST OF THE MONTH.** Much more exciting and fun to see what ‘masterpieces’ appear!
      If work is uploaded early it will be moved to a safe place until 21st.

      At the end of the month the thread /discussion will be closed and a new challenge will begin.

      **Please note, the single ‘reveal’ date is chosen so that we do not influence each other with our individual interpretations ……
      that’s the whole point of it being called ‘Different Strokes’!
      By all means ask questions in the thread or initiate discussion about the challenge – just don’t post images!!!

      The challenge this month is …………….** your own description of the challenge**

      You may crop, combine, zoom in and select a portion, use any part for pattern work ……. just let the imagination roam![/font][/center]

      NB – to ‘cut and paste’ the above text into your hosting thread, click the ‘quote’ button, bottom right, copy the text in its entirety and paste it into your New Thread post box – the link to the previous challenges will then be included for you.

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      2019 Hosts:

      January ………………… Fedetony ….. (Vehicles)

      February…………………..Mayfly

      March
      ……………………..Old Hobbyist

      April
      …………………….. ColinS

      May ………………… Vegaskip … landscape with people

      June …………………….. Charlie’s mum …. Movement

      July………………………..Merriweather.. Through a window

      August
      ………………….. Mayfly ….. Emotions

      September……………. fedetony ……. Still Life

      October …………………. Charlie’s Mum …… Texture

      November
      …………………… ColinS

      December repeat of Fedetony’s September challenge.

       

      2020

      JANUARY. — Charlie’s Mum – Winter

      FEBRUARY —ColinS

      MARCH …. Charlie’s Mum

      APRIL ….. Lavender Frost

      MAY …………….. Merriweather

      JUNE ….. Road Less Taken …… Street art.

      JULY …….. Charlie’s Mum…… greyscale ref. Still life.

      AUGUST …………… ColinS……Impressionist Stylr

      SEPTEMBER ……… CindyPaintings….Pop Art Portrait (Person or animal)

      OCTOBER …………. Mayfly…Spooky scene

      NOVEMBER …………. Charlie’s Mum

      DECEMBER?

      2021

      JANUARY …………….. ColinS

      FEBRUARY…………….Ozeansbay

      MARCH ………………… Assaf (photos of Rome)

      APRIL ……………………. old-hobbyist (grisaille technique)

      MAY ………………………..  Merriweather

      JUNE ………………………. Assaf

      JULY ……………………..Maureen – Charlie’s Mum

      AUGUST ……………….. Ozeanbay

      SEPTEMBER ………….

      OCTOBER …………………

      NOVEMBER …………….. Sheila aka Road Less Taken

       

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      2022

      January…..Charlie’s Mum

      February…ColinS

      March….Ozeanbay

      April…Mayfly

      May …….. cmorpaint …. Cindy

      June …. ….. Maureen .. Charlie’s Mum

      July ….. Colin …. ColinS ……..(Summertime)

      August ….. Virginia …(Animals)

      September ….. Maureen

      October ….. Michelle … LavenderFrost

      November …. Call … Mayfly

      Cheers, Maureen


      Forum projects: Plant Parade projects in the Florals/Botanicals forum , WDE in the All Media Art Events , Different Strokes in Acrylics forum .

      #773061

      Maureen I will take on April.

      "None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm." - Henry David Thoreau

      Moderator Acrylics Forum~~~Reference Image Library

      #773048

      Thanks Colin :thumbsup:

      Cheers, Maureen


      Forum projects: Plant Parade projects in the Florals/Botanicals forum , WDE in the All Media Art Events , Different Strokes in Acrylics forum .

      #773049

      Any volunteers?

      Cheers, Maureen


      Forum projects: Plant Parade projects in the Florals/Botanicals forum , WDE in the All Media Art Events , Different Strokes in Acrylics forum .

      #773050

      Carl/Mayfly added to August.

      Cheers, Maureen


      Forum projects: Plant Parade projects in the Florals/Botanicals forum , WDE in the All Media Art Events , Different Strokes in Acrylics forum .

      #773065
      fedetony
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          Sorry, I just realized I had June month challenge, :(.. Its my fault, just did not set a reminder… Thank you Maureen to make a wonderful challenge. My apologies for any inconvenience caused. I would Gladly take any from September on. Unfortunately, on July I’ll be outside the country not allowing me to participate.

          Federico Garcia
          My Blog
          C&C always welcome :D

          "...when someone gives a critique of your work, fear not. It usually means they like or care more of your work than when they just pat your back." - Tiago

          #773051

          Fede, please don’t beat yourself up about it, things happen!
          We’re very grateful that you may be able to take September.:)

          I just hope you’ll have time to paint!:lol:

          Cheers, Maureen


          Forum projects: Plant Parade projects in the Florals/Botanicals forum , WDE in the All Media Art Events , Different Strokes in Acrylics forum .

          #773066
          fedetony
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              I’ll do a movement painting for you Maureen…. ;)

              Federico Garcia
              My Blog
              C&C always welcome :D

              "...when someone gives a critique of your work, fear not. It usually means they like or care more of your work than when they just pat your back." - Tiago

              #773052

              :thumbsup: – thank you!;)

              Cheers, Maureen


              Forum projects: Plant Parade projects in the Florals/Botanicals forum , WDE in the All Media Art Events , Different Strokes in Acrylics forum .

              #773068
              Merriweather
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                  Maureen, I will do July if you like.

                  I was reluctant to offer June, because I am going away, and in Aus that means no internet. It may of course mean, If I go to a local library, mostly they will allow travellers/ visitors to log in – all assuming there is a library – I don’t know.

                  I see you have put your name down for both, so If I am out of order, pls say so.

                  Painting is a complete distraction. I know of nothing which, without exhausting the body, more entirely absorbs the mind. Winston Churchill

                  #773062

                  I will sign up for November, Maureen.

                  "None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm." - Henry David Thoreau

                  Moderator Acrylics Forum~~~Reference Image Library

                  #773053

                  Thank you both, it’s much appreciated.:)

                  Merri – just a spacing mistake! …. I’ve added you to July ….. have a good holiday.😁

                  Cheers, Maureen


                  Forum projects: Plant Parade projects in the Florals/Botanicals forum , WDE in the All Media Art Events , Different Strokes in Acrylics forum .

                  #773067
                  fedetony
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                      is there no survival expectations for 2020?:rolleyes:
                      or I just can’t find the hosting schedule ? :lol: :D

                      Federico Garcia
                      My Blog
                      C&C always welcome :D

                      "...when someone gives a critique of your work, fear not. It usually means they like or care more of your work than when they just pat your back." - Tiago

                      #773054

                      Thanks for the nudge Fede …. first three months of 2020 added!:lol:

                      Cheers, Maureen


                      Forum projects: Plant Parade projects in the Florals/Botanicals forum , WDE in the All Media Art Events , Different Strokes in Acrylics forum .

                      #773069
                      Merriweather
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                          Maureen, happy to do hosting in the mid year months, too risky in the heat months… My air con is old, and the damn thing wont work in temps over 40, It trips the main switch, so happy to do May when we get there.

                          Cheers
                          Merri

                          Painting is a complete distraction. I know of nothing which, without exhausting the body, more entirely absorbs the mind. Winston Churchill

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