MWO is a CHALLENGE/CONTEST BLOG with REALLY SIMPLE RULES TO PLAY
If you are new to Mind Wide Open we offer a challenge the first of each month. The challenge is that you must use the image provided in some manner, small or large, in your submitted artwork.Sometimes a word prompt will be offered in conjunction with the image in case your muse needs alittle jumpstart. The word prompt itself does not have to be used in the work but it can if you choose.

When the image is posted I give you a week (sometimes a little more, dependent on circumstances here at the shabby cottage) to get an image of your artwork to me. We encourage all mediums and all skills. It is always fascinating to see every one's take and treatment of the same image.

Artwork is due by midnight (wherever your time zone) on the deadline date specified when the image is posted. Please send the image in jpeg format and if you send more than one image, I reserve the right to post what I deem best for viewing. Also, if you have a blog (no selling sites please) send me the link with your artwork and I will post it with your entry. Once all artwork is received, the images will all be posted and the blog open for about a week for voting.

The artwork with the most votes receives a $20.00 shopping spree w/free shipping to shop at Shabby Cottage Studio. That's all there is to it. Simple really.

Hopefully the image provided will inspire you and get you in the workroom and focused on creating a piece of art. It's always nice to find a project that helps us focus on starting and finishing a piece of art and that is what the underlying motive of this challenge is all about. That and just plain having fun! Because it's important to not forget to do something fun for ourselves!

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Mind Wide Open is Ready for Voting!

After a two year hiatus Mide Wide Open is once again voting ready for our re-opening challenge!
So that I don't have to post the voting rules each month I have put them at the top of our sidebar on
the right.
Please kindly read our voting rules.

If an entry has a link their name is bolded beneath their photo. Please vist our entrants blogs and find out more about them and their creations. If you have sent me an entry make sure you post it on your blog so you can talk about your entry! Be proud, it's allowed.:) If you have a link and forgot to send it to me, don't panic, just go ahead and send it on, and I'll get you linked.

If I have made any mistakes... forgotten a link, mispelled a name... please shoot me an email. I move a lot of files around during the challenge to get the voting ready so it is very easy for me to make an error.

So let's get to the heart of the matter and LET THE VOTING BEGIN!
Voting closes at the end of the day (whatever time zone you are in)Tuesday Aug. 14. and the winner announced Aug. 15!

If you click on any photo at any time it will switch images to a slideshow mode.
xoxo
Gail

Carolyn Sylvester


Cheryl Nordblom










51 comments:

Gina said...

Wow they are all such gorgeous creations...but I really like the "earthiness" of Carolyn Sylvester's piece. She gets my vote :D XXX

Lululiz said...

Leslie Sowden gets my vote, I love the colours and the composition of her piece. Having said that, my goodness, they are all so beautiful, it was really hard to pick one favourite.

Char said...

Lovin the colors of Leslie's so she gets my vote.
Char

Just me said...

I like the colors and texture on Cheryl Nordblom's piece! She gets my vote!

Attic Rat said...

Boy, this was hard to choose but I will cast my vote for artist, June Yarham. I loved the romance and movement in her piece.

Good luck,
Teresa

Julii said...

Julia Vazquez Gets My Vote... Its Really Creative and Awesome!

Chris T said...

Love all the art-so creative!My vote is for Cheryl Nordblom-love the dimension and creativity.

Jan said...

Congratulations to everyone....they are all beautiful entries. I am placing my vote for CHAR this time around. The elegance of her piece and the attention to detail are beautifully done.

Wendy said...

They are all lovely, but Cheryl Nordblom gets my vote.

Lady Coral said...

All gorgeous, but Julia Vazquez gets my vote

Yvonne said...

This is not an easy task. All the works are so creative. I vote for Annie Ploug :)

Elly said...

All entrys are beautiful and my vote goes to Annie Ploug and her stunning fabric wallhanger.

Pam said...

I found it rather hard to pick as they're all so very good! But in the end I loved the idea of the double sided pendant of Linda Adams' piece. and the quotes give it explanation and meaning, which goes down well with my very anal mind I'm afraid! lol.

Debbi said...

My vote goes to Char. I love the color combo and how she added the finishing touch of butterflies and a gift tag.
A special mention goes to Yvonne. The color and depth of her composition is stunning.

Pandora said...

You have all created fabulous works of art and made it oh so difficult to choose just one! My vote goes to Leslie Sowden this time around. I love the colors!

The Shop Around the Corner said...

Oh my, they are all so lovely, but tonight I am giving my vote to Linda Adams. I can't resist a good quote.

Much love,
Marcia

Sandy said...

All entrys are wonderful.
My Vote for Annie Ploug and her devine fabric piece.

SueAnn Lommler said...

Leslie Sowden gets my vote too! All pieces are fabulous...love them
Hugs
SueAnn

Esther said...

OMG!! Ladies you did a migical work with Gail's image!! Impossible to choose one and only one!! so no vote for me this time.. hug gail!! hope i will be there in september!
Lilibulle from France

Tarnished Rose said...

Hard to pick just one. They were all so great, but Yvonne Dacy gets my vote.


Smiles~
Marilyn

Tracey said...

Cheryl Nordblom get my vote... I love the double imagary and the colors that she used...Great job, Cheryl!!

Unknown said...

June Yarham gets my vote. I love the depth of her work.

Carolyn Sylvester said...

I am amazed at the beautifully adorned and embellished work of Cheryl Nordbloms, I love the double image and the use of the board or canvas it's placed on. I will be voting for Cheryl Nordbloms. Blessings to all that entered they are all lovely.

1CardCreator said...

All of these are gorgeous but my vote goes to Linda Adams!

Cindy Adkins said...

OH WOW, these are all SOOO gorgeous!!!
XO
Cindy

Studio Rose said...

Oh noes! I can't believe I missed the deadline, dang it! I did every single challenge last time and was planning to do all these, too. Off to a bad start! LOL

Anyway, it was a tough decision, but my vote goes to Char. Can't wait to see the next one (and maybe I'll have my act together next month! Good grief)!

Tina K said...

All very unique & pretty, but my vote goes to Marsha.

Liz said...

All the entries are beautiful, my vote goes to Gina'a beautiful angel!

LuLu Kellogg said...

I vote for Marsha's beautiful piece!!

Love,
LuLu~*xoxo

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

They're all so much fun, but Marsha gets my vote with her sweet altered spoon!

Creative Wings Boutique said...

another vote for marsha mee's

Joyce's Journey said...

They are all beautiful! Nice work ladies! My first vote goes to Yvonne. Second vote goes to June. It was a very hard decision.

Robin at The Primitive Hutch said...

All wonderful entries!
I feel like Marsha altered hers more and added such artistic flair.
My vote goes to Marsha for her altered spoon.

Anonymous said...

Love this challenge concept!First time seeing or voting in one.. Every entry is unique and creative... Cheryl Nordblom gets my vote!!

Sherry said...

So many talented people and beautiful projects. My vote goes to Marsha.

Anni - Fabric and Mixed Media Art said...

I vote for Yvonne Dacy, love the background, so perfect for the lovely image.

Anonymous said...

Just another vote for Cheryl Nordblom! Neat concept! Love the layering and the lace and beading!

Elisa Worsham said...

i vote for Cheryl Nordblom. Love the duplicity and dimension; even her display of the piece is tied in.

emmajaneholloway said...

All display so much fun and whimsy! But my vote goes to Cheryl Nordblom. The dimension jumps off the screen.

BumbleBeeLane said...

All so pretty. Marsha has my vote,she really stepped outside the box.

BECKY said...

Love, love, love, Marsha's!! What a fun contest! Might have to join in the next one myself!!
Blessings,
Becky

Cheryl said...

Marsha Marsha Marsha!!!

ike said...

Fabulous site and great idea for a Challenge. I am glad I found you :-D
LESLIE SOWDEN gets my vote xxxxxxxxxxxxx

MomsBeenScrappin said...

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Julia Vasquez gets my vote :)

Becs said...

So many beautiful pieces but Marsha went outside the box and I adore it! My vote goes to Marsha!!

Aletha J. Williams said...

Beautiful entries! I vote has to go to Julia. I love her bright colors, yet shabby chic at the same time.

Linda M. said...

My vote is for June Yarham!

Anonymous said...

I think all the entries are beautiful and display amazing talent. I do like Cheryl Nordbloms the best of all! Good luck to all!

Dorothy Mascolo said...

My vote is for cheryl nordblom!! Great Job!!

Susan said...

oh torn between two artists...LOL
June Yarham, and Leslie Snowden....

I'll go with Leslie Snowden, awesome colors!!
Susan


ps...new subscriber!

Julie said...

What a fun challenge. I love Leslie Sowden's colors and framing.