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. The top two runners up get a digital collage/image sheet of their choice. 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!

Saturday, September 1, 2012

September Challenge

I just bet a lot of you are thinking the same thing I am...how did August fly by so fast! I guess it just proves how busy our lives truly are. One of the purposes of this monthly challenge is to hopefully get you to step out of the "jetstream" and get in the moment for a while. That moment when you say Yes! to your need to create. That moment in time when you are creating in the here and now. That moment when you are for a short while concentrating on what is taking shape beneath your hands and flowing from your heart.

I love the image I created for you this month and again, this month there is no word prompt, as I don't feel one is needed for this particular image. I think your creative muse will do just fine.

Our rules to play the game are at the top of the blog, kindly take a moment to read them if you are new to our site, they are pretty simple.
 
The image is 5"x7" at 300dpi and and should print very well for you. To grab the image right click on it, then click Save Picture As and save to your computer. You are welcome to re-size it to fit your needs, or alter it in any manner as long as it is some way recognizeable as the image I provided.

Your jpeg image is due to me shabby{at}lgschmidt.net by the end of  Sept. 8, 2012 (being a U.S. holiday I am giving us an extra day). I will then get all images and links listed and announce when voting is open.
 
So here we go...good luck and most of all have fun!
 

8 comments:

Julia said...

Beautiful!!!

studiorose said...

Oh my gosh, this is SO gorgeous! I'm inspired just looking at it. Can't wait to start creating - thank you!

Marsha @ Tattered Chick said...

What a lovely graphic!!!! So many ideas rolling around in this ole brain!

Char said...

I love this Gail. You did a wonderful job and am looking forward to creating something nice with it,
Char

Just me said...

This image is gorgeous!

Gina said...

Lovely words on this image...may not get done in time for this week, but just wanted you to know I will be using the image anyway :D XXX

Wateringen said...

Your blog and work are amazing!
I will follow your blog.
Please take a look into my world.

Love from Marijke
www.marijkevanooijen.blogspot.com

Marilou Bain said...

Hi Gail I don't know where my head has been but I found this site from Anni and it seems I'm too late for this week, I do need more than a few hours, so can I use this image is it the same one all month or does it change weekly?? Thanks, You BCF Hugs marilou