Mind Wide Open: October Challenge Contest is OPEN!

MWO is a CHALLENGE/CONTEST BLOG with REALLY SIMPLE RULES TO PLAYIf 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!

Monday, October 1, 2012

October Challenge Contest is OPEN!

Here we go again guys! Another month launched and I just bet it will fly by as fast as the last one...which I totally feel like I missed! So let's get right to this month's image so we have time to get our creations going! I debated on doing a Halloween theme but instead opted for something that could very well be incorporated into a Halloween creation if you really wanted to do something for old spooky day.

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 6"x4" at 300dpi, about the size of a postcard 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 Oct. 7, 2012 I will then get all images and links listed and announce when voting is open.

So here we go...as usual, good luck and most of all have fun!

xoxo

Gail

6 comments:

Linda M. said...: Love it Gail! Thank you. Hugs, Linda; October 1, 2012 at 4:57 PM
Pam said...: It's fabulous Gail! Thanks! ♥; October 1, 2012 at 11:17 PM
Gina said...: Gorgeous image, just the incentive i need to fix my printer :S XXX; October 2, 2012 at 8:10 AM
Junibears said...: I've enjoyed playing with this Gail! xx; October 4, 2012 at 3:51 AM
Junibears said...: I've enjoyed playing with this Gail! xx; October 4, 2012 at 3:51 AM
Julia - "Vintage with Laces" said...: Thank you for the great image, Gail! I've sent you a picture of my creation.
Hugs,
Julia; October 7, 2012 at 10:51 AM

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HOW TO VOTE:
One vote per person.

Voting must be contained only to the post announcing voting is open, or it will not be counted. The other way to vote is to send an email HERE Artists may vote for themselves.

If you are not sure how to vote on the blog it is very easy: Scroll to the bottom of the most recent "Time to Vote" post (not the page). Your vote only counts if left on that post. Look for the tiny print after the last image and right under my sign off name... you will see a number in front of the word Comments (ie: 12 Comments) in tiny letters. Click on it and a dialog box will open where you can leave your comment/vote.

Entry with the most votes wins a $20.00 shopping spree with free shipping at Shabby Cottage Studio and two runners up receive a free collage sheet of their choice.

If I was given a link I have linked it to the artists name. Please stop by and visit them! And make sure you cast your vote! I know it's hard! It always is!