2023 Monthly Slideshow Challenge
February: Warm
February's challenge was to think of all things warm. What might be warm? A furry kitten or rabbit? A hug from a friend or loved one? A color like red? A mug of chocolate? A sunny day in San Diego? We were told to enjoy the warm feelings that come from creating art.
Shirley Vogelsong I find that puppies and dogs give me very warm feelings. Just looking at a dog picture gives me a happy warm feeling and just painting dogs I am in my glory.
Jill Foster Colourfix paper primed with micaceous iron oxide 7x5 When the sun is beginning to set and the last swim of the day is over, there is great comfort in having a small campfire by which to warm and dry one's body and swimsuit. And to look forward to enjoying an alfresco meal of roasted wieners with marshmallows for dessert.
Anna Crane 8x10 I think one of the best feelings in the entire world is smooshing one's face into a black cat that's been lounging in the sun.
Shirley Vogelsong I find that puppies and dogs give me very warm feelings. Just looking at a dog picture gives me a happy warm feeling and just painting dogs I am in my glory.
January: Then and Now
The challenge for January was to find a painting we did back "then" near the beginning of our art journey, and during January, create a similar painting for a "now" version. After we painted the new version, we studied the paintings side by side and answered these questions: What changes do you see in your work? What one change has been the most noticeable or meaningful? Do you have a definite style now?
Shirley Vogelsong 9x12 I feel I have gained a style since my first painting although it looks like I already had started to acquire it. Painting the second painting I felt more confident as I had the knowledge from years of painting on how to do it. The first painting was done on a smooth pastel paper and the second was done on sanded paper.
Shirley Vogelsong 9x12
Denise Wagner
Shirley Vogelsong 9x12 I feel I have gained a style since my first painting although it looks like I already had started to acquire it. Painting the second painting I felt more confident as I had the knowledge from years of painting on how to do it. The first painting was done on a smooth pastel paper and the second was done on sanded paper.