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EBSQ Friday Five
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in membernews on May 11, 2012
1. Babette – This week’s Face comes to us from EBSQ artist, Patience. Something about this portrait pulls me in and I can’t help but wonder what she is thinking, what she might be looking at with those thoughtful eyes.
2. The Tangerine Process – Oh! You must see the WIP images from Sara Burrier’s latest painting. Wow!!
3. Ten Reasons to Commission a Portrait – An insightful look at portrait art by Miriam Schulman, and why you should commission a portrait today.
4. Painting with Don Cincone – Melanie Douthit had the opportunity to paint with internationally recognized artist, Don Cicone! She has a wonderful post on her blog about the workshop.
5. I’m always on the look out for great blog articles from EBSQ artists. If you have something you’d like to share in the Friday Five drop me a line at amanda[at]ebsqart[dot]com.
Have a wonderful weekend!
EBSQ Friday Five
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in membernews on May 4, 2012
1. 29 Faces of May: Scars – Christine Striemer and several other EBSQ artists are participating in the 29 Faces of May challenge. Throughout May I will feature one of those faces in the Friday Five. Today’s face is creepy and captivating!
2. May MOTM: Helpless – Maureen Frank offers an exercise to help with those feelings of helplessness in this month’s mandala. All of Maureen’s Mandala’s are free to download and color how you want!
3. Quillers to join me on EBSQ? – First off, I want to welcome Sandra White to EBSQ! Second, she’s looking for other Quillers to join her. What is Quilling? Check out her blog–it’s amazing.
4. Distance and Time – Niki Soppelsa shares her sketchbook from the 2012 Sketchbook Project. If you love collage don’t miss this one.
5. Arts Goggle in Fort Worth, Texas – Later this month, Melanie Douthit will be participating in a huge art crawl. Check her blog for more details!
Have a wonderful weekend!
EBSQ Friday Five
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in membernews on April 27, 2012
1. Bear Garden – This beautiful painting by EBSQ artist, Diane Whitehead, is a reminder that May and its flowers are right around the corner. How is your garden growing?
2. Ethics for Artists – I’ve had this post by Cheri Homaee open in my browser all week so I would forget to share it this Friday. Excellent post, and reminder, for all artists on acceptable behavior and remembering the little things.
3. Focus or Fail, the life of an Artist – Delilah Smith shares about her difficulties staying focused on one medium/style of painting. Do you an artist must have one style to be successful?
4. Torrie Smiley Etsy Sale – Torrie Smiley is having her first ever coupon sale. No, she’s not selling coupons. It’s a coupon for free US shipping in her Etsy shop. For a limited time!!
5. Toulouse Lautrec- Michele Naquaiya shares her latest artwork and a new route for her creative talents!
Have a great weekend everyone!
EBSQ Friday Five: Fresh Pressed in April
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in Artseen, membernews on April 20, 2012
1. Grassy Back-Road by Robert Kimball
2. Female Model at Barnstone by Hilary England
3. Roll out the Flower Carpet by Michael Glover
4. Lampwork Bead Necklace by Vickie Miller
5. Easter Lily by Maria Soto Robbins
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What a beautiful month of art!
EBSQ Friday Five
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in membernews on April 6, 2012
1. Lifesong – Sara Burrier’s latest painting, Lifesong, illustrates her personal journey. Check out the post for the full version of the painting and the symbolism she has worked into this beautiful work of art.
2. April MOTM: Hell0 – April’s mandala from artist Maureen Frank is about opening ourselves to new ideas and perspectives. I love her description; which includes a bit about Sherlock Holmes! Maureen’s Mandala’s are free to download and color.
3. Robert Lange Studios Group Show – Pastel artist Kari Tirrell shares her two paintings for this upcoming exhibition in Charleston.
4. A Return to PFATT Marketplace – Lisa Nelson will be returning to the PFATT marketplace to sell her wonderful paintings, dolls and more. Check her blog for details.
5. Day 96 – Took Gallagher is still pushing forward in 2012 with her 365 Project. Don’t miss her latest plaster creation, a work-in-progress.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
EBSQ Friday Five
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in membernews on March 30, 2012
1. Morning Walk – Artist Jeanne Forsyth shared a scene from her morning walk with her blog readers. Beautiful!
2. Top 10 Ways to Spot a Forgery – We featured this excellent post from EBSQ Artist, Alma Lee, earlier in the week. If you missed it head over to Alma’s blog now!
3. Daffodils and a Trip Down Memory Lane – Patricia Christensen shares a wonderful family memory and a look into her painting process.
4. Some Things to Think about when you Paint – Delilah Smith has a great post on painting, specifically composition and planning.
5. Art Print Pendants – Stacey Zimmerman is now selling beautiful pendants featuring her prints of her paintings. I took a closer look at one on Etsy–beautiful!!
Have a wonderful weekend!
EBSQ Friday Five: Fresh Pressed in March
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in Artseen, membernews on March 23, 2012
1. Steampunk Paper Collage by Sherry Key
2. Toyah: The Changeling by Mark Satchwill
3. Resource Light and Life by Erika Nelson
4. Cool Waters Run Deep by Melanie Douthit
5. Snow White Redux by Claudia Roulier
I LOVE the diversity of art at EBSQ!
EBSQ Friday Five
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in membernews on March 16, 2012
1. Blue Cat Painting – Isn’t he delightful? Check out Deb Harvey’s blog for the story behind this azure feline.
2. Starting your Art Career when the Kids are Grown – Pat Burns has a wonderful link on her blog to a Blog Talk Radio broadcast featuring an artist she’s had the privilege of meeting.
3. Top Four Painting Rituals – Miriam Schulman shares her top four painting rituals and asks, what are yours?
4. iThoughtsHD a Great App for Artists – Stacey Zimmerman shares with her blog readers an App for iPad she loves for organizing her creative thoughts. (There’s also a version for iPhone users.)
5. ACEO Subscriptions – My IndieGoGo project is coming to a close for the majority of my subscribers this month, but the monthly art in your mailbox doesn’t have to end.
Have a wonderfully GREEN weekend!
EBSQ Friday Five
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in membernews on March 9, 2012
1. Mountain Green Spring Lamb – Spring has definitely arrived in my neck of the woods. I’ve even glimpsed a few Spring lambs. Patricia Christensen’s new painting captures their curiosity perfectly.
2. My Upcycled Painting Support Project – EBSQ artist, Patience, has a great post on how she turned a “Red Thing” into a new canvas!
3. 100 Cards Giveaway – Deb Harvey is holding a drawing on her blog for 100 cards. To enter, just leave a comment on her blog post.
4. Difference Between Fine Art and Illustration – Using examples from her own art, Ariannah, discusses how these two big art genres differ.
5. The Wow Show – Claudia Roulier shares with us a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the hanging of a diverse art exhibit.
Have a wonderful weekend!
EBSQ Friday Five
Posted by Amanda Makepeace in membernews on March 2, 2012
1. Day Off Art – Kathleen Ralph is a busy mother, artist, and student these days, but even on her day off she’s creating! I love this dragon done in Copic markers.
2. Analog to Digital – Artist Alma Lee is a wizard when it comes to taking one of her artworks, plugging it into her computer and transforming it into something amazing and new. Check it out!
3. March MOTM: Relax – Maureen Frank must be reading my mind, because relax is all I want to do in March. Check out this month’s free to download Mandala of the Month!
4. Two Art House Projects – From my own blog I share two new projects I’m going to be working on this Spring.
5. Your Blog Post Could go Here!! – Blogging isn’t always fun, but it can be a great way to connect with your buyers. Are you blogging at least once a month?
Have a wonderful weekend!
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