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    [FONT=Times]WELCOME TO THE DIFFERENT STROKES CHALLENGE FOR MAY 2018[/FONT][FONT=Times]

    If you would like to host a Different Strokes, please see the Schedule thread HERE

    Few rules –

    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!

    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.

    PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD WORK TO THE THREAD BEFORE THE 21ST OF THE MONTH.**
    If work is uploaded early it will be moved to a safe place until 21st.

    **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 theme for this month is ………….

    [/FONT][FONT=Impact]Vermeer[/FONT][/SIZE]

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    Johannes Vermeer (1632 -1675) has become known as one of the most celebrated artists of the Dutch Golden Age. [/FONT]

    [FONT=Times]Some of is paintings, like the Girl With the Pearl Earring have become iconic (there was even a movie about it), and there has been much speculation as to whether Vermeer made use of optical devices such as the camera obscura to assist his drawing (there was even a movie about it).[/FONT]

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    [FONT=Times]So what is the challenge?[/FONT]

    [FONT=Times]To produce something inspired by Johannes Vermeer.[/FONT]
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    [FONT=Times]I like to give you several options, so you may:[/FONT]

    [FONT=Times]1. Do a Master Copy of a Vermeer painting. [/FONT]
    [FONT=Times]2. Do a Copy of a Vermeer painting (pinch his subject) but, [/FONT][FONT=Times]do it in your own style![/FONT]
    [FONT=Times]3. Paint your own painting of a person or scene that interests you, but do it in a way that reflects the influence of Vermeer.[/FONT]

    [FONT=Times]Portrait?[/FONT]
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    [FONT=Times]Girl with a Pearl Earring
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    Interior?[/FONT]

    [FONT=Times]Woman Writing a Letter with her Maid
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    [FONT=Times]Landscape?[/FONT]

    [FONT=Times]View of Delft
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    [FONT=Times]Streetscape?[/FONT]
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    [FONT=Times]The Little Street
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    [FONT=Times]How would Vermeer have handled the subject?[/FONT]

    [FONT=&quot]Now have fun! Or as the Dutch might say: Sich amuseren!
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    "None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm." - Henry David Thoreau

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    #614376
    WoodyWelch
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        Oh Lordy what I could do with this….it’s called THE PROCURESS – but I ain’t a-gonna ’cause it’s too damn easy.

        #614377
        WoodyWelch
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            ALSO….putting a buxom wench riding on one of these things is sorta stretching it so I won’t do this. :)

            (What? It’s a Vermeer….what?)

            #614378
            WoodyWelch
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                I have TWO (Count ’em….2 :clap: ) Vermeers that I can do, so instead of tossing a coin to see which one, I’ll just do BOTH! I won’t tell ya which two paintings I am going to “update” but I will post each painting with its original Vermeer inspiration..

                This’ll be fun :clap: :clap:

                #614160
                bluefish
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                    Woody….we know the two paintings you are working on…….”EVIL FAT GIRL WITH AN EARING AND A BRA'” and “SMILING SKINNY GIRL WITH AN EARING AND NO BRA”…..:angel: :lol: :wave:

                    #614134

                    Oh dear Colin – you know that saying about ‘famous last words’ and your final comment in April’s thread? ………. well. look who showed up here and with what ideas!!!!!!! :lol:

                    For me – I just love this idea – don’t usually copy things but always wanted to copy a Vermeer, just to see if I could! ………. ‘course, it may well turn out just to be ‘my style’ instead!
                    Thank you for a blessedly ‘normal’ challenge!

                    Cheers, Maureen


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                    #614213
                    maryinasia
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                        yay! and I have time! Looking forward to this!

                        #614250

                        :lol: Woody

                        Well it’s good to know that someone is inspired!

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

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                        #614251

                        Woody….we know the two paintings you are working on…….”EVIL FAT GIRL WITH AN EARING AND A BRA'” and “SMILING SKINNY GIRL WITH AN EARING AND NO BRA”…..:angel: :lol: :wave:

                        How about throwing in a harpsichord? :lol:

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                        #614252

                        Maureen I hope you try that copy to see how it goes.

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

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                        #614253

                        yay! and I have time! Looking forward to this!

                        Glad you’re in, Mary! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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

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                        #614175
                        talisman
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                            Cool Challenge and good variations, I’d love to be able to do a master copy, but it might be outside my skill set.
                            So I’ll think on what to do.


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                            #614161
                            bluefish
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                                Dianna…it would make Maureen happy if you did…”Fat Man with an Earing but no Mask!”……:lol: :lol: :smug:

                                #614194

                                Woody, that is what my husband thought of when we saw the name Vermeer, called it a ditch witch lol. He also thinks of balers. I said most people would think of the Girl with a Pearl Earring? Never heard of it. :lol:

                                Good challenge Colin.

                                C&C always welcome. Michelle

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                                #614324
                                Attalus
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                                    Okay, I admire Vermeer more than any other artist. One of my clandestine hobbies is snarking to Susie about various people’s attempts to capture “Girl With a Pearl Earring.” I’ll have to think about it long and hard.
                                    PS: Woody: that guy on the far left of “The Procuress” is wearing the same tunic as the artist in “The Artist’s Studio.” :clear:

                                    Bill was a long time valued member of our community who passed away after a lengthy illness. We will miss him. Rest in peace.

                                    "Modern art is what happens when painters stop looking at girls and persuade themselves that they have a better idea."- John Ciardi

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