October Monthly Art Challenge – Come join the fun!

[Jo Castillo, Bastrop, Texas, USA]

Jenna, thanks.  Your comments always make me want to go paint!

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

[tuscanny Moderator oil pastels]

Great version, Jo!

Christel

[Jo Castillo, Bastrop, Texas, USA]

I’m trying to paint the sunflowers in acrylic on a 12 x 12 wrapped canvas.  I will post it when finished.  I tried in watercolor just for practice in that medium.  I call it, “Oh, Well!”  It is in a watercolor sketchbook.  I started with watercolor markers which were leaving lines like the upper right corner.  They say not to dip them in water and I was too slow to blend I guess.  More practice.  Then just went to watercolor with a bit of gouache in places.

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

[tuscanny Moderator oil pastels]

Your sunflowers are lovely!

Christel

[Jo Castillo, Bastrop, Texas, USA]

Thank you Christel. I appreciate that I can practice here.  Always welcome critiques.

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

[KreativeK Moderator]

Your sunflowers look fresh as daisies, Jo.

Kay

Moderator: Watermedia, Mixed Media, Abstract/Contemporary

[Jo Castillo, Bastrop, Texas, USA]

Kay thanks so much.  Watercolor is so unnatural for me. I bought some better paper to try.  We shall see.

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

[KreativeK Moderator]

Jo, just play with it and watch and see what it does.  Add water, use less water, etc.

Kay

Moderator: Watermedia, Mixed Media, Abstract/Contemporary

[jennaboo88 Moderator]

Jo, your sunny, sweet flowers are lovely!  You should be very happy with this.  I love the many colors in the background – they make those flowers pop!

Jenna

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

[Jo Castillo, Bastrop, Texas, USA]

Thanks Kay,  I hope to try my new paper soon.

jenna, thank you. You inspire. Hope your show goes swell.

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

[Joy K Pennsylvania USA]

Jo – Lovely and fresh, with excellent color choices.

Joy
C & C encouraged!

[Jo Castillo, Bastrop, Texas, USA]

Joy, thanks. I’m determined

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

[Jo Castillo, Bastrop, Texas, USA]

I am posting the November challenge.  It says, “This topic is pending moderation”  Maybe I put too many photos.  I’ll check back and see if it is up or redo with a couple of posts of photos.  Hopefully by early tomorrow.

Slyfox75, Teana, thanks for this challenge.  I enjoyed!

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

[jennaboo88 Moderator]

Well done to everyone who participated this month!  What a great, skilled group of artists we have here.  Fantastic work!

Teana, thank you so much for hosting for us!  Wonderful photos and so inspiring!

Jo, I’m happy to see your challenge thread is up.  Can’t wait to see your photos!

Jenna

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

[Jo Castillo, Bastrop, Texas, USA]

The November challenge is posted

November Monthly Challenge for Southwest and Western

Thanks, Teana for this one.  I actually did some paintings/sketches!!

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

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