Sunday, October 30, 2011

Challenge #3

credit goes to photographer Steve Pollock, former Editor in Chief of Popular Photography magazine.
This photo was submitted by Arthur Anderson for Challenge #3.

Of the three challenges so far, this was "the most challenging challenge" for me. I have painted many a bridge scene, including 3 different paintings of the Brooklyn Bridge (see my web site www.PaintingsbyLinda.net), and have painted many reflections in water, but never endeavored a scene at night. Most challenging for me, was to achieve the brightness of the lights. I personally cropped the photo in my mind, and focused in more of the bridge. As I was painting this photo of the 59th Street Bridge (Queensboro Bridge), I kept thinking of the Simon and Gafunfunkle song "The 59th Street Bridge Song-Feeling Groovy", thus coming up with the title. For days after finishing the painting, and while painting, I kept humming the song. I never figured out why the song had it's title, but my title was inspired by the song!

Linda Gilbert
"Reflections of Feeling Groovy"
16 X 20
Acrylic


The next entry to this challenge came from Rhonda Myers. A very talented Artist from Tennessee.She captured the subject, lights and reflections beautifully. Rhonda painted the entire bridge. Her colors are exciting and vibrant.
Rhonda Myers
"Night Reflections"
24 X18
Oil



Arthur Anderson just added this impressionistic painting calling it "Party Under the Bridge." I love the way he captured the depth of the bridge. the colors are exciting and the reflections remind me of confetti being thrown at a celebration. Great job, Artie!


Arthur Anderson
"Party Under the Bridge"
24 X 18
Acrylic

Burch K Coralee just submitted the bridge picture, done is a soft watercolor. Beautifully done!

Burch K Coralee

 

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

CHALLENGE TO PAINT LILY PHOTO

FACEBOOK CHALLENGE #2
photo of lily submitted by Renu Kristin Kvalors

In Challenge #2 photo submitted by Renu Kristin  Kvalors (Norway), we received several entries in various mediums.

The deadline for this challenge (Challenge #2), is Oct. 16th. so far we have had a few entries-each one so different expressing the uniqueness of the individual artist. As before, for challenge number one- which by the way is still open for anyone who wishes to add to any of the challenges, I will post the art as it comes in. It can also be viewed on Facebook: Paintings by Linda https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Paintings-by-Linda/365237511760

So far, these are the entries that have come in for the challenge. Notice how differently the artists saw the flower, and how techniques vary. Burch K. Coralee, did a lovely pastel which is soothing and soft in color. I (Linda Gilbert), took a surreal point of view, elongating the petals to give it a feeling of movement and life. I also focused in on the flower. Rhonda Myers, did a small version of a beautifully drawn Lily. It is delicate and has wonderful color. Arthur Anderson, used bold color and gave a lovely bold background, giving me the feeling of an underwater scene. Just added, a beautiful, colorful acrylic by Debi Gorga. I love the bold color and red tones! Renew Kristin Kvalors just posted a wonderful take on her photo that she submitted. the colors are vibrant, and the flower is turned in another direction. Love it!

Just submitted as of Oct. 26 (showing it is never too late!), are two paintings from my Art class that I instruct "Paintings With Acrylic Paints". Debby Rosen titled her painting "Day Lily", beautifully done painting with a dark exciting background. Enid Weinstein called her lovely painting "Orange Flower". scroll down to see these paintings:

"Sunshine"
Pastel by Coralee


"Gracefully Posing"
9 x12 acrylic
Linda Gilbert

Acrylic 6 X 8
Rhonda Myers

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"Lily"
Arthur Anderson


Debi Gorga
Acrylic
18 X 24
Renu Kristin Kvalors
oil pastel on canvas






Debby Rosen
"Day Lily"
Enid Weinstein
"Orange Flower"



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Linda Gilbert