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ARTIST of the DAY: Patricia Derks

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"Orange Dream", acrylic & oil, by Patricia Derks
“Orange Dream”, acrylic & oil, by Patricia Derks

“Zo ben ik steeds zoekende naar nieuwe onderwerpen,
verschillende technieken, altijd weer anders.
Soms verrassend, soms helemaal niets.” — Patricia Derks

(So I’m always looking for new subjects, different techniques, always
different.Sometimes surprising, sometimes nothing at all.)

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Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Patricia Derks, has a way with color that conveys more than the subject, or artist, seems to intend the view to see.  Today, “Orange Dream” said, “I see you. Me too.”  What does her work say to you?

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Find a secret understanding in the work of today’s
AAAD Artist of the Day, Patricia Derks!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Barbara Witkowska

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gray DAYS

Cold weather can be lovely –in its season. But I crave blue skies. I get a few during winter’s grip; however, as March marches forward, I am growing intolerant of the gray days. My optimistic nature makes me want to find the beauty in the gray.  Imagine my delight to find the work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Barbara Witkowska with all his glorious shades of gray. (continues below)

Paintings by Barbara Witkowska
Work by Barbara Witkowska

“The idea of human value intrigues me, the desire for domination & power over the world.” —Barbara Witkowska

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Celebrate the shades of gray in the work of
ArtAndArtDeadlines.com Artist of the Barbara Witkowska!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Cristina Troufa

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beautiful EXISTENCE

I try to live transparently. I have no illusions about online safety or personal privacy.  As a result, it is fairly easy to find out anything you could ever want to know about me.  I find it peaceful, really (the not hiding of it all).  There ARE days however when my want to be transparent gives way to discomfort of perceived invisibility –both physical, artistic & emotional.  Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Cristina Troufa questions and explores the self as other through an extraordinary series of self-portraits.   (continues below)

"Recipiente" (left) and "Resistencia" (right) by Cristina Troufa
“Recipiente” (left) and “Resistencia” (right) by Cristina Troufa

Troufa provides no answers; only more questions.  Inspiration

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ArtAndArtDeadlines.com Artist of the Day Cristina Troufa!

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ARTIST of the DAY: S.L. Baker

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another LANGUAGE

Process can be such an immersive experience.  My own work is focused, often figurative with meaning in the minutia.  I get lost in my own process, but I envy the abstracted expression of painters like S.L. Baker, today’s Artist of the Day.  The inclusion of the ensō below perfectly captures the heart of this work and why I love it. (continues below)

Red Enso Landscape by SL Baker Acrylic on canvas, 20 x 24
Red Enso Landscape by S.L. Baker, acrylic on canvas, 20 x 24

“The work that appears on my canvases is a confluence of social, spiritual and familial concern.  Working mostly in acrylic and using my hands instead of brushes, a moment, an injustice, a joy becomes a color, a texture, a line, another language. I do not know the exact meaning other than I find gratitude within the process and believe that it says something.” — S.L. Baker

Learn more about S.L. Baker!

REMINDER: Scapes

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Learn more about the Scapes competition from art-competition.net!REMINDER:
you are the
APPLE
of my eye

One of my favorite places on the planet is my local apple orchard. The landscape is made of meandering rows of trees as far as the eye can see in each direction. More types of apple than I even knew existed can be found from be green perfection of the Granny Smith to the dark and cloudy pungency of the October Black. This next Call wants to know about your favorite scape, be it land, city, sea, or in your mind. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Art-Competition.net (online) for Scapes.  Competitions support free lessons at DrawingAndPaintingLessons.com. If you are looking to increase your web exposure, this deadline is fast approaching…

Learn more from art-competitions.net!

*Editor’s Note: If you have read the personal portion of this post, REMINDER: Scapes, anywhere other than by email subscription or on ArtAndArtDeadlines.com, it has been published without permission and is considered theft.

CALL
for ENTRIES:
Scapes

 

ELIGIBILITY: All artists age 18+

MEDIA: Paintings in any medium, representational to abstract.

Round series 2 by Su Dong from China!The visual narrative of the artist’s work should transport the viewer to experience the beauty, uniqueness, or fantasy of the place.

“Artists see the land untouched or touched by man, so strong is their connection and vision that they must express it back to the world as art.” –Edward A. Burke

DEADLINE: April 6, 2014

ENTRY FEE: 1 Entry for $15, up to three entries for $30, up to five entries for $60

AWARDS: 1st Place $400 in cash and $2,825 in prizes. 2nd Place $100 in cash and $175 in prizes. 3rd Place $125 in prizes. All winners‘ art will be featured on Art-Competition.net with links to their individual websites.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Oil & Acrylic

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Learn more from the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society!OLIVE
you too

Only a very small handful of my friends will abide long debates about varietal olive oils.  My favorite varietal is made from Frantoio olives. Frantoio olives are widely used in Tuscan olive oils–peppery and bitter and pungent and a bit grassy.  Just a few of my food freaky friends will stick around for these debates because we are peas in a pod.  This next Call is for peas of the painting pod.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from the National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) for their On-Line International Spring 2014. This entry fee may seem a little high, but you don’t have to be a member.  AND, the prizes are spectacular…

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

Learn more from the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society!CALL for ENTRIES:
Oil & Acrylic

 

ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA:  Oil & acrylic painting

DEADLINE:  April 8, 2014

NOTIFICATION:  May 2, 2014

ENTRY FEE: $30 for 1, $10 ea add’l

JUROR:  Cheng Lian was born in 1955 in Shanghai, China. Part of a close-knit, highly-talented family, he learned art since he was a little boy from his father, a famous artist and professor. He graduated from China Academy of Fine Art (a famous art school in China known as Zhejiang Academy of Fine Art), and he was an honored student in the art school.

Painting by Juror Cheng Lian!As an artist Cheng has traveled to many places in China, Asia, United States, North America, Europe and South America; he uses his artist eyes observing things that he has seen like people and scenery, and he created eye catching, breath taking portraits, landscapes, and still lives with his unique style.

AWARDS:  Best of Show : $1000, 2nd Place: $500, 3rd Place: $400, Additional Awards Include: Best Landscape: $100 Best Still Life: $100, Best People: $100, Best Use of Light & Color: $100, Most Innovative: $100, Narrative Excellence: $100.

Ten artists will receive non-monetary Awards of Excellence recognition. 10 artists will receive non-monetary Merit Awards.  The TOP 150 artists will be given recognition on www.noaps.org with Name, website link and image selected.

SALES:  Selected work will post on www.noaps.org to promote sales. Requests relating to artist information or sales will be forwarded to the artist.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more from the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society!

CALL for ENTRIES: Scapes

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Learn more about the Scapes competition from art-competition.net!you are the
APPLE
of my eye

One of my favorite places on the planet is my local apple orchard.  The landscape is made of meandering rows of trees as far as the eye can see in each direction.  More types of apple than I even knew existed can be found from be green perfection of the Granny Smith to the dark and cloudy pungency of the October Black.  This next Call wants to know about your favorite scape, be it land, city, sea, or in your mind.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from Art-Competition.net (online) for Scapes. Competitions support free lessons at DrawingAndPaintingLessons.com. If you are looking to increase your web exposure, this one might be for you…

Learn more from art-competitions.net!

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

CALL
for ENTRIES:
Scapes

 

ELIGIBILITY:  All artists age 18+

MEDIA: Paintings in any medium, representational to abstract.

Round series 2 by Su Dong from China!The visual narrative of the artist’s work should transport the viewer to experience the beauty, uniqueness, or fantasy of the place.

“Artists see the land untouched or touched by man, so strong is their connection and vision that they must express it back to the world as art.” –Edward A. Burke

DEADLINE: April 6, 2014

ENTRY FEE: 1 Entry for $15, up to three entries for $30, up to five entries for $60

AWARDS:  1st Place $400 in cash and $2,825 in prizes. 2nd Place $100 in cash and $175 in prizes.  3rd Place $125 in prizes.  All winners‘ art will be featured on Art-Competition.net with links to their individual websites.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

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ARTIST to LOVE: Debra Keirce

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Peek-a-Boo, I See You

Say “Hello” to our newest Artist to Love, Debra Keirce!

Debra Keirce
Acrylic Painting
Center of Bombay, Acrylic Painting by Debra Keirce
Center of Bombay
Acrylic Painting		 KEIRCE pursued a corporate career while building a business painting commissions—found in private collections the world over. Keirce then focused on galleries & museums. Drawn to small format, she began accumulating awards. She prefers urban landscapes & still life with a Trompe L’Oeil & photo-realism influence. Keirce paints, “colors & shapes with little or no regard to the entire subject until the very end of the painting process. One of the joys of painting is being surprised by the hyper realistic compositions that evolve from a very abstract, emotional creative zone.”

FAVORITE FOOD: Any vegetable on the planet!

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ARTIST TO LOVE: Amantha Tsaros

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Peek-a-Boo, I See You

Say “Hello” to our newest Artist to Love, Amantha Tsaros!

Amantha Tsaros
Monotype & Acrylic Painting
Acrylic Painting by Amantha Tsaros
Tarre
Monotype		We carry unseen struggles. TSAROS gives form to the internal life in paint. Bringing emotional and spiritual states to light are more important to me than depicting any physical likeness.

Her current series, Bigger Spirits/Square Souls, features organic forms that dance, float or slowly ebb with life. Through paint and monotype, the shapes and marks in the images recall spirits; forces that carry us through our days or challenge us mightily.

FAVORITE FOOD: Pumpkin Bread

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