and they call it a challenge

Moses Botkin Challenge for January...there is a real good reason for the word 'challenge'. And that is because some months we need a good swift kick in the butt to meet that challenge. This merry band of artists gets stronger every month when we click that send button for the joint blog announcement.

This was my month to struggle. But, I persisted, finishing my theme painting and knowing that whether it is good or bad, I completed another challenge. Especially because I was the one who, off the top of my head without thinking, chose the subject: An apple, spoon and something glass.

'Baked Apple Reflection'

©2010 Vicki Ross

8x10" oil on panel 

Wooden Spoon and Friends

©2010 Suzanne Berry
10x10" oil on canvas

Apple, Spoon and Glass

8x10 oil on paper

©2010 Robin Cheers

   

"Aunt Bea's Morning Glories"

©2010 Jeannie Illenie

5x5 inches / oil on panel

"Kitchen Lovelies"

©2010 Diana Moses Botkin

7"x5" Oil on hardboard

"Spoon Bridge" 

©2010 Michael Naples

6"x6" Oil on Board