Sylviane Le Cann
Erika Nelson 
Dan Landegent 
Barbara Field 
Sherry Thurner
Mark Adams 
Alice Thompson Does a fine artist have to suffer? This month’s challenge will center around a subject matter that I personally undervalue and have held little value for. That subject would be food. Perhaps we can change this. I want you to paint Bad Food. What do I mean by that? I mean the kind you’re not suppose to eat because it’s bad for your Blood Pressure/ Cholesterol/ Waistline or maybe just your Teeth. What is it you really love to divulge in but know that you shouldn’t? So please don’t send me images of healthy food. Stay far away from cliché. No matter how pretty your orange may be- I will not post it, unless the thinly sliced mandarin is the topping of a decadent cheesecake. I will repeat it again- Bad Food that be delicious. When you post your painting on your blog be sure to tell us the name of the dish and why it’s no good for you. Remember I’m only asking you to paint it… whether or not you gobble it down is up to your willpower. So, going back to my opening question... we do have to suffer for art sometimes.
This month will be the first month that all participants will be subject to giving and receiving a simple critique of each other’s work. Do not participate if you are not able or willing to be critiqued. The critiques will become more complex as we move along. For now we will give this simple test a try. Here’s what we’ll do. You will critique the person directly below and above your finished image on this blog. First and last posted will be giving a critique of one another. This means the first person will have to wait until the last image is post. All of you will receive and give two critiques. I want you to all critique each other on composition only. Critique Guidelines will not be available for this challenge. Do your best! Also when finished giving your art critique put on your food critic hat and let that person know if their painting moved your senses. Can you smell it/ taste it, would you know the texture if you had a bite? Be honest. Be nice. Be good. Be fair.
Images will not be posted until after April 1st. Deadline is April 21st 7pm eastern time.
5 comments:
I read this challenge last night and I've decided what I will be painting! Maybe I can even pull it off before my April month gets out of control! Thanks Alice!
So, I get my favorite, least healthy food, prepare it, take pictures of it ('cause it ain't goin' to have a long shelf life), eat it (to help remember and translate the texture and flavor), and render it...all in the name of art.
Well, if its for the sake of art, my wife just might buy into the concept.(I better polish up my tap dance shoes.) -Dabblerteer
Alice, you surprised me by posting my painting after missing the March deadline! I really don't deserve this so I guess being charged with a UA while on liberty is a good punishment. What ever a UA is sounds very serious!
I'm afraid I will be on vacation for the April challenge but will try to find time if I get back soon enough.
OK, I decided to suffer for art. I stopped by Dunkin Donuts and photographed trays of frosted donuts. Then I brought some home - and was annoyed that the guy failed to put the white glazed one with the chocolate squiggle on it in the box. Anyway, I hope to create something very caloric looking, soon.
This is a great opportunity for an artist to receive feedback, both positive and negative, from other artists. How else can we learn if we're not willing to change? Thanks for the "Movement". I have learned much already! Paula Reynolds, aka, The Ben and Jerry's Lover
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