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ARTIST of the DAY: Mel Prest

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"Off Screen" (acrylic & phosphorescent acrylic on panel) 2014 by Mel Prest
“Off Screen” (acrylic & phosphorescent acrylic on panel, 2014) by Mel Prest

“My work shifts and changes in response to light and proximity. I layer conflicting personal references, such as fog colors, music, fabric and thought patterns, to create a new shape-space. I want spontaneity and chance to influence the outcome and direction of each piece.” —Mel Prest

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As Winter shifts into Spring, I find my creative inspiration also seems to shift in focus and tone, both physical and metaphorical.  I was intrigued to read about the work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day Mel Prest and her awakening to the influence of the difference of the quality of light from San Francisco and Brooklyn.  I’m facing a move of nearly 2300 miles; will my work change too?  Does your work change depending on your geographical location?

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Let your mind wander to warmer climes with the work of
AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Mel Prest!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Gabe Brown

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"Ladder to the Sun" (oil on linen on board) by Gabe Brown
“Ladder to the Sun” (oil on linen on board) by Gabe Brown

“Art is like magic, an illusion created
by the force of humanity.” —Gabe Brown

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I could use a little magic.  If art is magic, like today’s AAAD Artist of the Day Gabe Brown suggests, then maybe I should make a trip to a studio, gallery or museum today.  Maybe you should too.

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Take in the magic of AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Gabe Brown.

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ARTIST of the DAY: Margery Amdur

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Amass #6, cosmetic sponges coated with pastel pigment, by Margery Amdur
Amass #6, cosmetic sponges coated with pastel pigment, by Margery Amdur

“I like to live in that very fluid space between painting, sculpture, & printmaking, and the idea of an obsessively ritualized process is still very prominent in the work.” —Margery Amdur

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Some people are all about intent and just work through the process.  I always have intent, but I do love process.  When I saw the work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Margery Amdur, I immediately thought, “show the #wip pics”.  (They are some on Instagram, BTW.)  Celebrate the work, the making of the work, the result of the work.  Just celebrate.

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Explore the assemblage work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Margery Amdur!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Claire Tabouret

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left to right, "Makeup (Red & Purple)" and "Makeup (Red Mouth)" by Claire Tabouret
left to right, “Makeup (Red & Purple)” and “Makeup (Red Mouth)” by Claire Tabouret

“It’s what happens between two sets of eyes. How you look at things and how you believe you are looked at by things.  It’s all about power. Voyeurs and viewers are not innocent.  You have a responsibility as a witness.” —Claire Tabouret

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Whether you act or don’t act, you are responsible.  You are not absolved because you are merely a witness.  Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Claire Tabouret‘s work from the series Voyeur vs. Viewer illustrates that visual, that face, that personal acknowledgement of culpability.  Portraiture wins.

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Are you a voyeur or a viewer? Find the answer in the work of AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Claire Tabouret!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Tim Hallinan

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"untitled" (mixed media) by Tim Hallinan
“untitled” (mixed media) by Tim Hallinan

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“I’m drawn to the endless geometry, structure and sometimes lack of order of the urban environment and I think that’s where my ideas begin.” —Tim Hallinan

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Again I contemplate beginnings.  I am a believer in being a professional beginner.  It is never too late to begin again.  When I stumbled across the statement of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Tim Hallinan, his “I think that’s where my ideas begin” struck a chord with me.  Maybe I should examine my re-starts and points of departure for patterns.  Or maybe not.

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Another reminder to be inspired by your environment comes from AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Tim Hallinan!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Recycle 2017

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Learn more about the 2017 Recycle exhibit from BWAC!do it AGAIN

I couldn’t sell anyone on rice as a side dish at my house this week.  But to avoid another trip to the grocery, I had to sneak it in chicken casseroles, veggie spring rolls and sausage gumbo. Upcycled rice with recycled chicken was a winner.  Need inspiration for your own recycling?  This next Call is the perfect green opportunity.  Make some time for this one…

Check out this Call for Entries from BWAC (Brooklyn, NY) for Recycle 2017.  Take advantage of a discount for early entry, a distinguished juror & significant cash awards. Take a look…

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Learn more about the 2017 Recycle exhibit from BWAC!CALL for ENTRIES:
Recycle 2017 from BWAC

 

“Recycle, the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition’s national juried show of art crafted from cast-off, discarded & re-purposed materials, will be a celebration of ingenuity and imagination.” –from bwac.org

ELIGIBILITY: Open to U.S. artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all media

ENTRY FEE:  $45 up to 3, $5 ea. add’l (early bird) or $65 up to 3, $5 ea add’l after Feb 26

DEADLINE:  February 26, 2017 (early bird) or March 12, 2017 (final)

NOTIFICATION:  March 31, 2017

JUROR:  Harriet Taub is the Exec. Dir. of Materials for the Arts, one of the largest reuse centers in the U.S & a program of the NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs.  She joined MFTA in 1998 & also co-founded and helms its affiliated nonprofit, Friends of Materials for the Arts, which provides teacher training, arts and environmental education, and arts programming like artist residencies.  Taub graduated from NYU’s Steinhardt School of Education. She currently sits on the boards of the environmental organization the Reuse Alliance and the arts organization Pentacle.

AWARDS: Best of Show Gold $1000, Most Innovative Use of Materials $500, People’s Choice $250, Curator’s Choice $250 & ten $100 Certificates of Recognition.

SALES: BWAC will retain a 25% commission on all exhibition sales.

For full details, Read the Full Call!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Leslie Haines

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"V is for Vampire Bat" (digital collage) by Leslie Haines
“V is for Vampire Bat” (digital collage) by Leslie Haines

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“The strength of the vampire is that people
will not believe in him.” —Garrett Fort

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I find it is often the monsters of the imagination that delight us as children, but the reality of those monsters sometimes haunt us in adulthood.  The “Animal Abecedary” of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Leslie Haines, reminds us that “A” can be for “Apple”, but it can also be for “Alligator”.  Check out the full series!

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Revisit the ABCs of good design with today’s
AAAD Artist of the Day, digital artist Leslie Haines!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Elizabeth Busey

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(l-r) "Out of Many , One" & "Unforseen" (linocuts) by Elizabeth Busey
(l-r) “Out of Many , One” & “Unforseen” (linocuts) by Elizabeth Busey

“Pay attention to the things that are important.” — Elizabeth Busey

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Be careful not to let yourself be distracted from the things that really matter to you by the face value of current events.  The linocuts from today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Elizabeth Busey, are a timely reminder that the planet upon which we are all spinning through the universe requires our attention, our protection.  Pay attention.

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Contemplate the beauty of the natural world with the work of today’s
AAAD Artist of the Day, printmaker Elizabeth Busey!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Barend Paul Barnard

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"white Tara" (acrylic on canvas) by Barend Paul Barnard
“white Tara” (acrylic on canvas) by Barend Paul Barnard

“when it was her time to ascend
she chose to stay on earth”
—Barend Paul Barnard

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Every day is a choice.  The best we can do is be honest and try to be of help.  Be your best self.  When I saw “white Tara” by today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Barend Paul Barnard, I immediately thought fierce warrior for good.  She looks us in eye –forward, not ferocious.  I am inspired.

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Find your inspiration for today in the work of
AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Barend Paul Barnard!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Back to the Garden

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Learn more about the Back to the Garden exhibit from Root Division!TROPICAL delights

Citrus & avocados just became an option again.  For years, my family has been considering locations for relocating, mostly in the eastern U.S., north of the Tennessee/Virginia line.  But after our years of circling the same section of the map, an opportunity much closer to the equator has presented itself.  While I should be concentrating on finding a place to live and all the details that follow, all I can think about is mangoes and avocados, and option I never imagined possible.  While I get back to the garden planning, this next Call offers you a chance to get back to the garden as well.  I love this venue & I’m guessing you will too…

Check out this Call for Entries from Root Division (San Francisco, CA) for Back to the Garden.  It is only $10 to enter, and you’ll love this organization.  Take a look…

Learn more about the Back to the Garden exhibit from Root Division!CALL for ENTRIES:
Back to the Garden
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“From houseplants, to well-manicured gardens, and neighborhood parks, the natural world is consciously interwoven into our daily lives. The work selected for this exhibition will explore the motivations and methods by which human beings shape the natural world into a reflection of their identity, societal values, and projected ideals.” –from rootdivision.org

ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all artists

MEDIA:  Open to all media

DEADLINE:  February 12, 2017

NOTIFICATION:  February 21, 2017

ENTRY FEE:  $10 for up to four images

CURATOR:  Lauren Etchells, 2016-17 Exhibitions Fellow, Root Division

AWARDS:  Selected artists will have work included in Root Division’s “Back to the Garden” exhibit from April 5 – 20, 2017.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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