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ARTIST of the DAY: Jennie Traill Schaeffer

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Ms. Cupcakes on the Red Carpet Oil on Panel by Jennie Traill Schaeffer
Ms. Cupcakes on the Red Carpet (oil on panel) by Jennie Traill Schaeffer

“I explore the relationship of the subjects as an almost religious icon, as a portrait. Everything I paint has an energy that I strive to bring to the surface.” –Jennie Traill Schaeffer

It seems that today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Jennie Traill Schaeffer finds an inner purpose or being, a light if you will, in all objects.  It doesn’t upset me at all that she chose cupcakes this time.  Enjoy this sweet treat…

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Learn more about AAAD Artist of the Day, painter Jennie Trail Schaeffer!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Vivienne Strauss

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duck duck GOOSE

When I came home from the hospital with my bouncing baby boy so many years ago, I found a bottle of cold duck in my fridge –a gift from my mother.  Not champagne.  Cold Duck.  This particular variety was a blend of port & champagne.  I never asked her why, and I’ve never had it since.  But, after a pregnancy free from alcohol for both myself and my husband, it only took a glass a piece to make us a little giddy and able to let go of the fears and stress of being a new parent, if only for an hour or so.  It is a fond, silly memory that I treasure.  When I came across this work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Vivienne Strauss, it put a smile on my face.  The perfect complement. (continues below)

"Cold duck" (collage & embroidery on paper) by Vivienne Strauss
“Cold duck” (collage & embroidery on paper) by Vivienne Strauss

A self-taught painter with a background in Philosophy, Vivienne Strauss works predominately in oil and watercolor. Her paintings often migrating around the humor of being human – shared dejection, things left unsaid, false arrogance, disbelief, inspired irony. She is an observer and chronicler, in the actual world in which she exists and in the world of characters she creates, exposing, with precise wit, the subterranean elements lying in wait beneath the deceptively quotidian.

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Enjoy the witty observation in the work of today’s
AAAD Artist of the Day, Vivienne Strauss!

ARTIST of the DAY: Kathleen M. Robison

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backward & FORWARD

Gaining perspective requires your finding your place in the present day by looking BOTH backward toward the path traveled (or not) & forward to embrace possibilities.  When I came across this pair of portraits by today’s AotD, I found this idea beautifully illuminated. Ironically, Robison is primarily a plein air painter, which cannot be more rooted in the present.  The work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Kathleen M. Robison, offers a beautiful glimpse of Summer contemplation.  (continues below).

"White Scarf" & "Blue Sun Dress" (plein air oil painting) by Kathleen M. Robison
“White Scarf” & “Blue Sun Dress” (plein air oil painting) by Kathleen M. Robison

“Painted this oil painting of a girl who was looking away into the blue sky. The bright light on the scarf drew me in, so did the movement of her hair. Her attitude that day reminded me of the ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’.” — Kathleen M. Robison

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Contemplate new directions with the plein air work of
AAAD’s Artist of the Day, Kathleen M. Robison!

CALL for ENTRIES: Collaboration

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Learn more about the Collaboration Project at Art Labology!

take two & call me after BREAKFAST

Food as medicine has been on my radar for a decade.  I appreciate the ability to attempt home remedies through food and supplements.  I am not suggesting it is easier, nor am I suggestion it is a solution for all ailments.  But, I am intrigued.  A family history of arthritis, combined with years of a slight addiction to towering high heels, has resulted in massive joint pain in one of feet.  Flair ups are completely manageable with a combination of tart cherries & massive quantities of vitamin C.  Drug-resistant pediatric epilepsy is now often treated by mainstream medicine with a ketogenic diet.  The collaboration between doctors and nutritionists is inspiring. This Call offers you the opportunity to collaborate with writers.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Art Labology for a Collaboration project between visual artists & writers.  No entry fee & possible art publication.  I like this opportunity…

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Learn more about the Collaboration Project at Art Labology!CALL for ENTRIES: Collaboration
from Art Labology

 

“Art Labology’s latest competition is looking for artwork to inspire a short story. Join in a collaboration with writers using your artwork as their inspiration to write a short story.” –from ArtLabology.net

ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all artists

MEDIA:  Open to “paintings ONLY… that a short story can be based upon. Please, no abstract paintings, sculptures, or photographs.” *Editor’s note:  I clarified the scope of media. & this expanded definition was approved: “representational painting including acrylic, oil, watercolor, digital painting & mixed media (including collage) so long as the work is 2-D & NOT abstract.”  Note, the Call on their site DOES NOT reflect the same definition.  You’re gonna have to trust me.

DEADLINE:  June 15, 2016

NOTIFICATION:  July 20, 2016

ENTRY FEE:  None

AWARDS:  Selected work will be published in a future project. Promotional benefits include a showcase of winners on ArtLabology.net with a link to your website, social media exposure on Facebook & Twitter, and your artwork in a future book publication.  Art Labology’s gallery is currently viewed in over 90 countries and offers its artists worldwide exposure.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more about the Collaboration Project at Art Labology!

 

CALL for ENTRIES: Karen O’Neil

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yours FOREVER

I have spent a lifetime not buying still life work, because it doesn’t usually call to me.  I like my work non-representational, controversial, emotionally raw.  But I keep finding work that defies my notion of what is and is not still life.   Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Karen O’Neil creates contemporary work with bright hues that only work because of her masterful use of neutrals –grays abound.  (continues below)

Yellow Apple with Blue by Painter Karen O'Neil
                   Yellow Apple with Blue by Painter Karen O’Neil

It speaks to me. The apple. It does. I want to own it, eat it and know why it is yellow. I do.

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Discover more work from the (AAAD)
ArtAndArtDeadlines.com Artist of the Day Karen O’Neil!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Alex Janvier

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from who i BECAME

We are a sum of our parts. You do not have to justify inspirational conflict or contradiction to me, EVER. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Alex Janvier finds influence in the history of oppression of the Dënesųłiné and Saulteaux (aboriginal Canada) as well as the work of Wassily Kandinsky (Russian) and Paul Klee (Swiss).  Tsa Tsa Ke K’e, below, will become a mosaic at Rogers Place Arena in Edmonton, Alberta Canada, and will measure 45 feet in diameter.  Here’s what Janvier has to say of his inspiration: 

Tsa Tsa Ke K'e (Iron Foot Place) by Alex Janvier
Tsa Tsa Ke K’e (Iron Foot Place) by Alex Janvier

“From everywhere, from the land, sky, stars, moon, sun, the universe. From earth, land, water, woodland, prairie, mountains, and people, some animals. From memory of ancient stories, from music, to include the voice of God and his created nature. From the sound of the birds chirping From native drum songs, pow-wow from the heart, rather than the intellect. From my parents. From my tribe, Dënesųłiné of Cold Lake, and of parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories. From my Creator, The Chief of all Creators of the finest art. From the angels who have consistently have watched my life, and the development of art, that I do. From my own inspiration acceptance of who I have become. From love, to be who I am, and who I became.” — Alex Janvier

Enjoy 60+ years of work by Alex Janvier!

CALL for ENTRIES: 25th OPA Nat’l

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Learn more about the 25th Annual National from Oil Painters of America - OPA!mmmm
BUTTER

Why doesn’t food taste like it did when you were a kid?  It isn’t just sentimental remembrance.  It is because food isn’t made the same way or with the same ingredients, even at HOME.  I want to encourage you to experiment with the simplest of foods.  Try a simple saute of ANY organic vegetable in grass-fed butter, or if you don’t do dairy, try unrefined coconut oil.  It isn’t a new way of cook.  In fact, it is the most traditional way.  All vegetables used to be organic.  All butter used to be from grass-fed cows.  I’m suggesting that we’ve forgotten how good traditionally raised and prepared food is.  Try it again.  This call is also for the traditional.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries for the 25th Annual National Exhibition from Oil Painters of America to be exhibited at the Southwest Gallery (Dallas, TX).  $100,000 in awards including $30K Best of Show. Make us proud…

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Learn more about the 25th Annual National from Oil Painters of America - OPA!CALL for ENTRIES:
25th OPA Nat’l

 

ELIGIBILITY: Open to artists residing in the U.S., Canada & Mexico

MEDIA: Representational oil painting

DEADLINE: January 29, 2016

NOTIFICATION: February 25, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $30 for 1 or $45 for 2 (plus membership fee of $70). More membership information can be found on the OPA website, under the Member Services tab.

JURORS: Howard Friedland, Signature Member and OPA Board Member, will serve as chairman of a Jurying Committee, consisting of five Master Signature or Signature members of OPA.

AWARDS: The total awards will be approximately $100,000, including a $30,000 Best In Show.

SALES: Commission of 40% is required by the gallery for all paintings sold.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more about the 25th Annual National from Oil Painters of America - OPA!

 

CALL for ENTRIES: Militarism

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Learn more from the American Service Friends Committee!HOT stuff

I am the poster child for a handful of food trends.  In fact, I often hang on to them long after they go out of fashion.  I am still annoyingly addicted to sriracha.  It shows in up in nearly all my mayo, many sauces, and I’ll dip anything in it.  You can be a poster child, or adult, for this next Call.  Here’s a chance to freely speak your mind.  Investigate…

Check out this Call for Entries from the American Friends Service Committee for All of Us or None–a nationally-touring poster exhibition.  No entry fee!  Take a look…

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Learn more from the American Service Friends Committee!CALL for ENTRIES:
Militarism

 

“Militarism refers to physically violent & coercive ways of settling conflict or maintaining control what we see in the everyday actions of armed security forces such as the military, militia, police, border enforcement, and school security. But do militarist policy decisions actually keep our communities safe and secure? Our new nationally touring poster exhibit will explore these issues.  We are looking for add’l work fo rthis exhibit exploring these themes through the lens of prisons & immigration, especially.” –from www.afsc.org

ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all artists

MEDIA:  Poster sized 22″ x 28″

DEADLINE:  June 1, 2015

ENTRY FEE:  None

JUROR:   Jurors will select an initial set of work to be the core of a nationally traveling exhibit.  AFSC will print and professionally display the chosen work in our traveling exhibit.  AFSC will display the chosen work on the AFSC website & make it available for free digital download.  Each poster will be identified by artist, title of piece, short description, and your website if you so choose.

AWARDS:  Selected artists will receive a $50 honorarium and a print copy of the catalog of the traveling exhibit.

SALES:  By participating in this project, artists are donating their work to AFSC to use in the traveling exhibit, in digital replicas of the work available for download for free, in informational brochures, and on the web. Work will be fully credited to the artists, with contact information included.

For completed details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more from the American Service Friends Committee!

ARTIST to LOVE: Kris Rehring

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We have a new Artist to Love!

Join us in saying “Welcome” to Kris Rehring, our newest Artist to Love…

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Kris Rehring
Oil Painting
Kitchenette, Oil Painting by Kris Rehring
Kitchenette
Oil Painting		REHRING expresses moments & emotions in human existence that are real. In an ever-increasing digital presence, she strives to share authentic moments that will last beyond the click of a delete button. Her focus is the human figure in both representational & narrative settings--including still life & plein air. A Knoxville resident, she exhibits in nat'l juried shows, often in the southeast. Born in Chattanooga, she was raised in Florida & earned both a BS from The Univ. of Miami (awarded William Oberman Award, best drawing) & a MFA from The Univ. of TN (1990 Artist of the Year).

FAVORITE FOOD: Seafood

Are you an Artist to Love? Be sure to let us know!

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CALL for ENTRIES: 24th OPA Nat’l

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Learn more from Oil Painters of America!a lid for
EVERY POT

One of the most valuable lessons of culinary school was stock-making.   It is the building block of many of my kitchen masterpieces.   My standard includes chicken, water, celery, carrot, onion, black peppercorns, garlic & parsley.  When I stray from the standards, it is a choice.  I encourage you to make a choice to enter this next Call that celebrates the preservation of a standard upon those that have strayed have built.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries for the 24th Annual National Exhibition from Oil Painters of America to be exhibited at the Brilliance in Color Gallery (St. Augustine, FL).  The show is prestigious, and awards are in excess of $80,000.  Make us proud…

*Editor’s Note: If you have read the personal portion of this post, CALL for ENTRIES: 24th OPA Nat’l, anywhere other than by email subscription or on ArtAndArtDeadlines.com, it has been published without permission and is considered theft.

Learn more from Oil Painters of America!CALL for ENTRIES:
24th OPA Nat’l

 

ELIGIBILITY: Open to artists residing in the U.S., Canada & Mexico

MEDIA:  Representational oil painting

DEADLINE:  January 23, 2015 

NOTIFICATION:  February 26, 2015

ENTRY FEE:  $30 for 1 or $45 for 2 (plus membership fee of $70).  More membership information can be found on the OPA website, under the Member Services tab.

JURORS:   Howard Friedland, Signature Member and OPA Board Member, will serve as chairman of a Jurying Committee, consisting of five Master Signature or Signature members of OPA.

AWARDS: The total awards will be in excess of $80,000, including a $25,000 Best In Show.

SALES:  Commission of 40% is required by the gallery for all paintings sold.

ABOUT OPA:  Oil Painters of America (OPA) is a not-for-profit organization representing more than 4,000 artists throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.  The mission of OPA is to advance the cause of traditional, representational fine art by providing a forum in which artists can display their art in regional & national competitions –both online & in-gallery.  Please note, OPA is a site sponsor, and a link to their opportunities can always be found in the right side-bar.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more from Oil Painters of America!