Vicki Ross Art: and they call it a challenge

Friday, January 15, 2010

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'

8x10" oil on panel

Wooden Spoon and Friends

Apple, Spoon and Glass

8x10 oil on paper

"Aunt Bea's Morning Glories"

5x5 inches / oil on panel

"Kitchen Lovelies"

7"x5" Oil on hardboard

"Spoon Bridge"

6"x6" Oil on Board

11 comments:

Marie Fox said...: Vicki - A wonderfully imaginative interpretation of the subject - a baked apple! I love the reflections and your lovely loose brushstrokes. Very painterly.; January 15, 2010 at 4:59 PM
VickiRossArt said...: thanks, Marie! I learn with every painting!; January 15, 2010 at 5:58 PM
Diana Moses Botkin said...: Some paintings simply feel like a hard challenge... for whatever reason. For me this month it was simply getting my tired self in gear after being in the kitchen and laundry room for the past few weeks!

My son has taken an interest in these Challenges. Today he looked over my shoulder as I was putting the blog post together with all our paintings. He told me he likes your painting best.

So THERE! You done good, Girl!; January 16, 2010 at 1:06 AM
VickiRossArt said...: WOW, and the kiddos who grow up with artist parents usually have great 'eyes'. Did you ask him why?; January 16, 2010 at 1:52 PM
Art By Erika said...: Your piece is beautiful Red I always enjoy the energy and freshness of your work!; January 20, 2010 at 3:13 PM
VickiRossArt said...: Awww. CD. deadlines make you be loose! Wait 'til you see what I started today...yup, I painted this afternoon, taking time away from MyArtTutor. Sure wish you'd get your class ideas ready...; January 20, 2010 at 10:18 PM
VickiRossArt said...: Awww. CD. deadlines make you be loose! Wait 'til you see what I started today...yup, I painted this afternoon, taking time away from MyArtTutor. Sure wish you'd get your class ideas ready...; January 20, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Anonymous said...: beautiful paint
Your blog is interesting, I hope a lot of love to your blog, you can see my blog and leave a comment, please; January 30, 2010 at 7:33 PM
Unknown said...: Spoon Bridge has a very nice composition with wonderful brushwork.; January 31, 2010 at 9:14 PM
Emm said...: ahmazing! i love a fresh painting with hidden meaning. A new idea is the best thing to paint.

http://emmjustlovely.blogspot.com/; February 6, 2010 at 12:58 PM
VickiRossArt said...: Thanks so much Emm! Challenges make you think...; February 6, 2010 at 1:02 PM