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  • Get Dusty Results Dec 2011/ Jan 2012

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    Written by Admin Sunday, 29 January 2012 17:50

    Our guest judge, the internationally well known and respected pastel artist Jackie Simmonds (see presentation in article below) has made her selection.

    Congratulations to all who placed!

    The winner is Charlotte Herczfeld and her "Chess".

     

    The title "Outstanding composition" goes to Elisabeth Blass with her "Visitors in Winter".

     

    Second place: "Roses" by Steffi Decker

    Third place: "Sommerhimmel 1" by Clea Müller


    Honourable Mentions

    "Me and My Boy!" by Julie Hodgson

    "Frosty Day in the Wetlands" by Dorothee Röhler

    "It May be Winter Outside" by Ruth Mann

    "Rocks in Water" by Oliver Kohl

     

    See all entries in the Get Dusty gallery for Dec/Jan under "Member Competitions".

    The judge's comments will be published in the February newsletter The Pastel Scribbler.

     

     

     

    Last Updated on Sunday, 29 January 2012 21:39
 

  • Announcing the Get Dusty Judge for January 2012!

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    Written by Admin Sunday, 15 January 2012 15:36

    I am pleased to announce that Jackie Simmonds has agreed to judge the Get Dusty this Month. If you haven't already entered there is still time so go and Get Dusty!

    Jackie is an award-winning British artist, and art instruction author.  A tutor for many years, she led workshops for The Artist Magazine, and also organised her own painting holidays to European destinations.  She is now "retired" from teaching, in order to spend more time on her own work, write more books and explore other creative outlets too,  but does still regularly contribute to The Artist Magazine, and to on-line art forums like WetCanvas.com.  Her original paintings are sold in selected galleries in the UK and abroad, and her work has been shown by some of Britain's leading art institutions, including The Pastel Society and The Society of British Artists. Her prints have been sold world-wide, together with 7 books and a series of DVD's.  

    Have a look at Jackie's blog http://www.jackiesimmondsartyfacts.blogspot.com/ It is full of interesting articles and ideas about everything art!


     
    Last Updated on Sunday, 15 January 2012 17:32
 

  • Get Dusty - Problems uploading?

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    Written by Ruth Mann Friday, 13 January 2012 11:29

    The competition uploader can be temperamental. If you have any problems uploading your entry first make sure that it is sized correctly to comply with the rules. If you get a message that the file name is wrong, change the file name of your image and try again.

    If you cannot upload your entry please send a pm or e mail to Ruthie and I will try to help.

    If you haven't yet thought about entering then DO!!! It is free, you have nothing to lose and you may win a prize or get a mention!

    Remember to size your images correctly and to state the size of the painting in your entry details! If the rules are not met your painting will be disqualified!!

    Last Updated on Friday, 13 January 2012 17:50
 

  • Creative Bubbles December Winner.....

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    Written by Admin Friday, 06 January 2012 09:50

    Is Dorothea Schulz with her beautiful painting of Venice at Night. See this and the other entries in the forum.

    The theme for January is "What a curious Animal". Closing date is January the 31st. Details are in the Competitions section of the forum.

    Last Updated on Friday, 06 January 2012 09:52
 

  • Creative Bubbles November winner....

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    Written by Admin Tuesday, 13 December 2011 18:35

    Is Elisabeth Blass with her painting of the Milky Way. Well done Elisabeth.

    The theme for December is "At Night". Closing date is the 31st December. Please see the forum (under the competitions heading, for details)

 
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