NOTE TO OUR ARTISTS:


I’m sure you all have noticed the absence of Marie (Ozstuff) in the last couple of weeks. Marie is recuperating from major surgery. In the interim, Ann and Bev will keep our Three Muses, Take a Word and Digitalmania challenges up and running. We know you join us in sending Marie our thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery.


UPDATE 10/27: Marie is having a long and difficult recovery. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.


UPDATE: 12/22/19 Marie's recovery continues. Each step in her recovery is to be celebrated. Your healing thoughts are always welcome.
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Sunday, June 19, 2016

Take a Word Challenge - Ballet



This week at Take a Word the theme is BALLET.  Ballet dancers, ballet shoes, tutus - anything goes!

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Take a Word Challenge - BLACKBIRD



This week at Take a Word the challenge theme is blackbird.  The sample picture was suggested by the Beatles song, "Blackbird singing in the dead of night, spread your broken wings and learn to fly". You can take your blackbird anywhere!  Have fun!

Sunday, June 5, 2016

Sunday, May 29, 2016

Take a Word Challenge - BOTANICAL

This week at Take a Word the challenge theme is BOTANICAL.  Any type of plant life will do.  Have fun!

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Take a Word Challenge - FLY

This week our theme word is FLY.  The options are endless - flying insects, fluttering butterflies, soaring birds, angels, balloons/hot air or otherwise, dirigibles, planes or just create a picture with dreams of flying.  The main thing is to have fun.  There are no rights and wrongs at Take a Word. Click HERE for details.

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

NOTE TO OUR BLOG FRIENDS

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Over the years we’ve been honored to be a part of the community of loyal artists who have participated in our challenges.   This Summer 2016 issue of Stampington & Co.’s “Artful Blogging” features our own Marie Markham with five pages of her beautiful work, and the story of our journey to challenge blogs.   We wanted to share this good news with all of you, since it’s your participation in our challenges that is an important part in drawing the attention of the magazine.

Bev

Sunday, May 8, 2016

Take a Word Challenge - MONOCHROME

This week at Take a Word the theme is MONOCHROME or varying shades of one colour.  Feel free to add splashes of colour.  Have fun.





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Sunday, May 1, 2016

Take a Word Challenge - MAKEOVER

This week at Take a Word the challenge theme is "MAKEOVER".  Choose a portrait painting or photograph (perhaps of a well known person) and change it in some way.  The sample picture comes from a portrait by el Greco.  He has been given new clothes, a crown and a new background.  Have fun.  For details click HERE





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Sunday, April 24, 2016

Take a Word Challenge - SILHOUETTES

This week at Take a Word the theme is SILHOUETTES.  Silhouettes can be black, coloured or filled with patterns.  If you are looking for silhouettes to use in your artwork, check out Graphics Fairy under "categories" to find a great collection of freebies.  Click HERE for details of the sample picture.
ON OUR FIRST DAY WITH THE LINK SOME LINKS DIDN'T WORK.  THIS WAS DUE TO NOT PUTTING THE URL (ADDRESS OF PICTURE) IN THE FIRST BOX AS REQUESTED BY THE SERVER.  MAKE SURE TO COPY AND PASTE YOUR URL FIRST AND THEN TYPE IN THE NAME/DESCRIPTION IN THE SECOND BOX. THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE.



 

Thursday, April 21, 2016

NOTICE TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AT TAKE A WORD


Commenting is hard work on the blogs.  This has persuaded us to apply an InLinkz feature which will allow everyone to link his or her picture to each challenge, allowing fellow members to click on each link to leave a comment starting next Monday. Unfortunately, thumbnails won't be added.  When you are linking, make sure to type in your name and the theme word where indicated.

As this is new to us there may be some glitches at first.  If the link isn't working next Monday, leave comments in the usual way.  If you would prefer not to use the link system, the comments section will still be in place.

Sunday, April 17, 2016

Take a Word Challenge - COLOUR BURST



This week our theme is COLOUR BURST which can be approached in many different ways. The idea is to be bold and use bright colours in ways which are perhaps different to what you are used to.  For details click HERE - have fun.

Sunday, April 10, 2016

Take a Word Challenge - Black and White

This week at Take a Word the challenge is to create a picture in black and white.  Have fun!  Click HERE for details.

Sunday, April 3, 2016

Take a Word - SEWING

This week at Take a Word the theme is SEWING.  Anything to do with sewing will do.  Have fun!  For details of the sample picture, click HERE

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Take a Word Challenge - BUTTERFLIES


This week at Take a Word the theme is BUTTERFLIES, always a popular theme.  Have fun!  For details of the sample picture, click HERE

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Take a Word Challenge - SPRING EQUINOX

This week, at Take a Word, the theme is SPRING EQUINOX.  (I am celebrating autumn and the hope for cooler weather). Bring out your flowers and spring colours.  Have fun!  Click HERE for details.

Sunday, March 13, 2016

Take a Word Challenge - GREEN



This is surely one of the saddest songs sung by a mother to a son going off to war.  Our theme this week is 'GREEN" to mark the coming of St Patrick's Day on March 17.  Your artwork doesn't have to refer to St Patrick or Ireland - just splashes of green will do.
Click HERE for details

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Take a Word Challenge - CELESTIAL

This week at Take a Word the theme is CELESTIAL so that means anything to do with the sky, the clouds, the moon and the stars, the universe and the planets.  Anything goes.  For details of the sample picture click HERE

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Take a Word Challenge - Predominantly Purple

This week at Take a Word the challenge is PREDOMINANTLY PURPLE.  Include purple shades in your artwork.  Have fun.  For credits, click HERE

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Take a Word Challenge - Vintage Sepia - Buttons and Bows

This week at Take a Word the theme is VINTAGE SEPIA.  Click HERE for details of picture.  Have fun!