The June 2013 Art Challenge being held by the Colored Pencil Magazine is from a photo, taken by Sally Ford, of a group of scattered sea shells on sand. It includes quite a large variety of shells that are quite unique. There is something so beautiful about sea shells and yet so very practical ... when you think about it, they are actually like mobile homes for sea creatures!
I enjoyed this challenge so much that I have created two entries that compliment each other. With each of these challenges, the artist can choose to use the entire photo, a portion of the photo, or create a composition that is photo inspired. I decided to "re-arrange" some of my favorite shells and came up with the two following interpretations .....
I enjoyed this challenge so much that I have created two entries that compliment each other. With each of these challenges, the artist can choose to use the entire photo, a portion of the photo, or create a composition that is photo inspired. I decided to "re-arrange" some of my favorite shells and came up with the two following interpretations .....
"Sea Shells #2" completed on 6/29/2013
"Sea Shells #1" completed on 6/18/2013
from the Sea Shells photo by Sally Ford
Both of my Sea Shell compositions are now available to you in my Etsy Shop in ACEO format (2.5" x 3.5"); larger prints can be made upon request.
I hope you enjoy my two latest creations!
Karen Anne aka Ireland Brady
Very nice! Glad to see you in the swing of things again!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lise, getting there!
DeleteThey are great! I like how you have parts of them coming out of the frame.
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch! Guess I was painting "outside the box"! LOL!
DeleteYour shells are gorgeous! I love the colours and how your have composed the paintings. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Linda, I'm glad you like them!
DeleteGreat work Karen. But I notice you still can't color within the lines. You need to work on that. Just kidding! Stan
ReplyDeleteI love you too Uncle Stan! ;)
DeleteKaren Anne!!!! I love the colors! I love the shapes! I love the designs! I love everything!!! Wow!! You always amaze me!! I just read Uncle Stan's comment! Can't stop laughing! Big Hugs my friend ;o)
ReplyDeleteLOL! My Uncle Stan is quite the humorist! ;-)
ReplyDeleteBig hugs back atcha Stacy!
These are really awesome, Karen Anne! I like your composition and despite what Uncle Stan said, going out of the lines is definitely beautiful on these!
ReplyDeleteLOL! Uncle Stan was just being funny Debbie! He is a bit unsure about my "Zentangles" ... I think he thinks I have finally gone over to my "Flower Child" side ... to him the zentangles are psychodelic! LOL!
DeleteI LOVE the rearrangement. So wonderful to be able to turn things in your mind, and then show it to us!
ReplyDeleteI never thought of it like that, but you are right! Kinda like a writer who verbalizes a scenario and helps us to visualize it more clearly. Thanks!
DeleteThey are beautiful! Love your style! Best of luck with the contest :)
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