Comments on: Artist shows and collaborations and contests … oh my! http://www.jenworden.com/2008/08/14/artist-shows-and-collaborations-and-contests-oh-my/ Mixed Media Artist Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:58:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Bridget B. http://www.jenworden.com/2008/08/14/artist-shows-and-collaborations-and-contests-oh-my/comment-page-1/#comment-6729 Bridget B. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:00:01 +0000 http://www.jenworden.com/?p=298#comment-6729 I have to say, Jen, that I really like seeing you participate in the challenges - I like to think that this is something we're in together, that I'm getting some insight into how you think as an artist, as well as getting the opportunity to stretch my own self . . . I have to say, Jen, that I really like seeing you participate in the challenges - I like to think that this is something we’re in together, that I’m getting some insight into how you think as an artist, as well as getting the opportunity to stretch my own self . . .

]]> By: Nicole Merkens http://www.jenworden.com/2008/08/14/artist-shows-and-collaborations-and-contests-oh-my/comment-page-1/#comment-6705 Nicole Merkens Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:50:41 +0000 http://www.jenworden.com/?p=298#comment-6705 Oh I really love your piece for the doll show! Truly wonderful! Oh I really love your piece for the doll show! Truly wonderful!

]]> By: Dale http://www.jenworden.com/2008/08/14/artist-shows-and-collaborations-and-contests-oh-my/comment-page-1/#comment-6703 Dale Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:34:39 +0000 http://www.jenworden.com/?p=298#comment-6703 What would you like to see from this fall’s challenges? Techniques? yes Projects? yes Guest Challengers? yes I have loved your challenges that you have on your blog since i first discovered it. While i do love the added possibilities and excitement of a prize, i find that the true reward of the challenges are the projects that are created. I love the inspiration that is created by the challenges as they help to look at things in a new way. I also really enjoy seeing what it is that you, and others create with the projects. It is wonderful to see what you create from the inspiration you post, as it is like seeing the challenge as you intended it, however i do understand that sometimes life gets busy and in the way. It is also gratifying to see what others create, and to see the variety of ways the challenge can be interpreted. As for what I like to see in the challenges, I like seeing a mix of things. I love projects, techniques, styles, mix and match type challenges, guest challenges.... i love them all!!! My favorite challenges are the ones that are rather open to interpretation, but not too open. I like the ones that have much direction but still inspire projects that are different in so many ways. Your projects that you are showing here are absolutely stunning. I am in awe of what you are creating! What would you like to see from this fall’s challenges? Techniques? yes Projects? yes Guest Challengers? yes

I have loved your challenges that you have on your blog since i first discovered it. While i do love the added possibilities and excitement of a prize, i find that the true reward of the challenges are the projects that are created. I love the inspiration that is created by the challenges as they help to look at things in a new way. I also really enjoy seeing what it is that you, and others create with the projects. It is wonderful to see what you create from the inspiration you post, as it is like seeing the challenge as you intended it, however i do understand that sometimes life gets busy and in the way. It is also gratifying to see what others create, and to see the variety of ways the challenge can be interpreted.

As for what I like to see in the challenges, I like seeing a mix of things. I love projects, techniques, styles, mix and match type challenges, guest challenges…. i love them all!!! My favorite challenges are the ones that are rather open to interpretation, but not too open. I like the ones that have much direction but still inspire projects that are different in so many ways.

Your projects that you are showing here are absolutely stunning. I am in awe of what you are creating!

]]> By: brenda bliss http://www.jenworden.com/2008/08/14/artist-shows-and-collaborations-and-contests-oh-my/comment-page-1/#comment-6697 brenda bliss Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:52:04 +0000 http://www.jenworden.com/?p=298#comment-6697 by the way.... your doll face bracelet is INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!! Makes me want to get out my book and get to work on that project--I was going to wait--I'm supposed to take her class in Portland but don't think I'll be able to make the trip...see how inspiring you are....... brenda bliss by the way….
your doll face bracelet is INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!! Makes me want to get out my book and get to work on that project–I was going to wait–I’m supposed to take her class in Portland but don’t think I’ll be able to make the trip…see how inspiring you are…….
brenda bliss

]]> By: brenda bliss http://www.jenworden.com/2008/08/14/artist-shows-and-collaborations-and-contests-oh-my/comment-page-1/#comment-6696 brenda bliss Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:46:41 +0000 http://www.jenworden.com/?p=298#comment-6696 Hi Jen, Any challenges are awesome....Techniques are terrific...I love a good project idea...anything having to do with you and art is great! Please participate, it is so inspirational. Prizes are fun, but not necessary..everyone loves to win something..and hopefully they pass on the goodness...helps make the world a happier place. Keep sharing your heart... brenda bliss Hi Jen,
Any challenges are awesome….Techniques are terrific…I love a good project idea…anything having to do with you and art is great! Please participate, it is so inspirational. Prizes are fun, but not necessary..everyone loves to win something..and hopefully they pass on the goodness…helps make the world a happier place.
Keep sharing your heart…
brenda bliss

]]> By: grrl+dog http://www.jenworden.com/2008/08/14/artist-shows-and-collaborations-and-contests-oh-my/comment-page-1/#comment-6695 grrl+dog Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:23:33 +0000 http://www.jenworden.com/?p=298#comment-6695 Hey Jen, I just read your responses to seth in the pulse and had to come straight over. I collect bones too. The hardest part is waiting for them to become bones and not dead something..oh and keeping them away from my hound. I have some great kangaroo bones if you ever want to swap! Cheers, Dneese/grrl+dog Hey Jen,
I just read your responses to seth in the pulse and had to come straight over. I collect bones too. The hardest part is waiting for them to become bones and not dead something..oh and keeping them away from my hound. I have some great kangaroo bones if you ever want to swap! Cheers, Dneese/grrl+dog

]]> By: robyn http://www.jenworden.com/2008/08/14/artist-shows-and-collaborations-and-contests-oh-my/comment-page-1/#comment-6692 robyn Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:43:46 +0000 http://www.jenworden.com/?p=298#comment-6692 Aah, what a lovely creative buzz there is on your blog. I followed you back here from Seth's, having read your reply to the collection question and am not disappointed. Aah, what a lovely creative buzz there is on your blog. I followed you back here from Seth’s, having read your reply to the collection question and am not disappointed.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.jenworden.com/2008/08/14/artist-shows-and-collaborations-and-contests-oh-my/comment-page-1/#comment-6689 Rebecca Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:48:35 +0000 http://www.jenworden.com/?p=298#comment-6689 Oh, I thought I'd let you know of a creative project I've assigned myself for September. I've dubbed September "The Month of Trees". Not because there is anything particular that celebrates trees in September (the start of autumn might fit), the trees don't change color here in Florida much. But just because I've been meaning to get around to trees for months now and haven't done it yet. I thought I would take pictures of trees and practice some local tree identification. Gather some leaves, bark and twigs and make a nature collage. Practice painting trees -there are lots and lots of lessons out there on how to paint various trees in various styles.....fit in as many as I can. I have a couple of books about trees like "The Meaning of Trees", and "The Tree" that I have been meaning to read. Create a Month of Trees Art Journal / Diary. Create a tree/meaning of trees collage. Yeah, I already have a fascination with trees. And I always have a way of biting off more then I can chew. Not that this exactly helps any, but I thought I'd share. Oh, I thought I’d let you know of a creative project I’ve assigned myself for September. I’ve dubbed September “The Month of Trees”. Not because there is anything particular that celebrates trees in September (the start of autumn might fit), the trees don’t change color here in Florida much. But just because I’ve been meaning to get around to trees for months now and haven’t done it yet.

I thought I would take pictures of trees and practice some local tree identification. Gather some leaves, bark and twigs and make a nature collage. Practice painting trees -there are lots and lots of lessons out there on how to paint various trees in various styles…..fit in as many as I can. I have a couple of books about trees like “The Meaning of Trees”, and “The Tree” that I have been meaning to read. Create a Month of Trees Art Journal / Diary. Create a tree/meaning of trees collage. Yeah, I already have a fascination with trees. And I always have a way of biting off more then I can chew.

Not that this exactly helps any, but I thought I’d share.

]]> By: Lisa Purcell http://www.jenworden.com/2008/08/14/artist-shows-and-collaborations-and-contests-oh-my/comment-page-1/#comment-6687 Lisa Purcell Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:38:19 +0000 http://www.jenworden.com/?p=298#comment-6687 Are those real bird feet? My cat just left me one foot from a bird he ate. I felt drawn to keeping it but decided not too. Wierd that I would then see them used in such a cool piece of artwork. Ah, well, I am sure the elements have caught up to the one I tossed. Are those real bird feet? My cat just left me one foot from a bird he ate. I felt drawn to keeping it but decided not too. Wierd that I would then see them used in such a cool piece of artwork. Ah, well, I am sure the elements have caught up to the one I tossed.

]]> By: Cory http://www.jenworden.com/2008/08/14/artist-shows-and-collaborations-and-contests-oh-my/comment-page-1/#comment-6685 Cory Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:32:12 +0000 http://www.jenworden.com/?p=298#comment-6685 Thank you for the wonderful challenges, though I have not participated yet. I love seeing how everyone interprets what is written. Your work is so inspiring, I love that you participate also. Looking forward to the next challenge no matter what the theme or suggestion. Thank you for the wonderful challenges, though I have not participated yet. I love seeing how everyone interprets what is written. Your work is so inspiring, I love that you participate also.
Looking forward to the next challenge no matter what the theme or suggestion.

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