October 2018 Different Strokes: Black & White

[Charlies Mum Administrator (Maureen)]

Yes Fede – we’re trying to avoid any copyright issue at all – it’s always a nightmare!: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 .

[Imogene Thomas]

This does sound like an interesting challenge… I’m in!

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[Imogene Thomas]

This is an interesting challenge….I’m In.

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[brusher]

Yikes! This means, tons of texture! I’m really texture-illiterate and can never duplicate them – one of my great weaknesses. I’ll try but not sure. . . I suppose the tremendous challenge is worthwhile, though.

Cathy

[cliff.kachinske]

Nice Challenge.. was checking the images today and they seem to have Copyright… anyway as I see the challenge is in the style of… so any Black & White image

Making a painting in the style of is the better option in my opinion. However, all of the images I checked at the National Archives are unrestricted. If you want to use one, here is how to check its usage status. Just for reference, the Archives page for Ansel Adams looks like this …

Once on this page (Carl’s link should take you right to it) scroll down to the list of photos. They look like this …

Notice the item reference number on the left. It’s a link to the detailed information page for the photo. Once the page opens, scroll down until you see this …

Notice that, for this image, access and use are both unrestricted. No restrictions, therefore okay to use it as a reference for painting.

These photos are a product of the United States Government; specifically the National Park Service. The NPS commissioned Adams to take these photos for a proposed mural.

A painting is never really done as long as I can get my hands on it.

[Mayfly]

Thank you all for willing to jump in and try this challenge!!!

Cliff thanks. This is exactly why I added that link. It was checked well before posting to ensure that all could use. However, you all need to go with your gut feeling on what is the appropriate image(s) to use in this challenge. Or, use none at all and create one:) . The instructions now leave that wide open. Have fun.

Cheers

Carl

[Charlies Mum Administrator (Maureen)]

Thanks Cliff and Carl ………. now, all enjoy making those marks …. EEK!!!

Cheers, Maureen

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

[cliff.kachinske]

This is a great challenge. I am in.

A painting is never really done as long as I can get my hands on it.

[ColinS, Moderator, Victoria British Columbia]

This will be a good challenge to work on texture for sure. Thanks Carl!

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[LavenderFrost Moderator, Acrylics]

Last month we were challenged with cool colours, this month with no colours. I think the key here is to find an image with strong contrast.

C&C always welcome. Michelle

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[Margaretta]

Life took over again last month and I was disappointed not to join in. Well done to all who did.
Er, Carl, as well as blacks and whites, are we allowed 50 shades of Grey?:cat:

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[talisman]

Nice challenge but I’m not sure I’ll be joining in, however I look forward to seeing the artworks done.

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[cliff.kachinske]

Strong contrast for sure.

Here’s a link to a Wikipedia article that discusses Adams’s system for evaluating contrast and exposure values. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zone_System

A painting is never really done as long as I can get my hands on it.

[cliff.kachinske]

Never doubted that it was checked for a minute. Just made my post so others could verify for themselves.

A painting is never really done as long as I can get my hands on it.

[Mayfly]

Yep and you provided a very good explanation to boot.

Carl

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