September Art Challenge
DEADLINE TO ENTER YOUR SUBMISSION IS SEPTEMBER 30 AT 11 AM EASTERN TIME
When you complete your best challenge art piece this month, submit it to our challenge. Please follow the submission form guidelines. You will have until September 30 at 11 AM Eastern time to submit your art for inclusion in our competition. Entry is free. We will post your art on our website Bohemian Art Cafe and on The Creative Arts Club as well as on our Facebook pages and Instagram accounts inviting the public to vote for their favorite piece of art from the challenge. You should certainly vote and can invite your friends and family to vote as well.
We will post the voting links and information on October 1st through this newsletter and on our websites Facebook, and Instagram accounts. The top winner will receive an art related prize (not cash, sorry) and bragging rights. Please feel free to share this link with your other art friends so they can join in. VOTING WILL OPEN AT 5 PM ON October 1st and will close on October 7th at noon Eastern Time.
DEFINITION OF ABSTRACT ART
Abstract art is a style of art that doesn't accurately represent reality, but instead uses shapes, colors, lines, and forms to communicate meaning. Abstract art can be based on a subject or have no source in the external world.
Here are some characteristics of abstract art:
- Non-representational: Abstract art is not representational, unlike figurative, realistic, or Renaissance style art.
- Focus on interpretation: Abstract art focuses on interpretation rather than representation.
- Emotional response: Abstract art challenges the viewer to respond emotionally and personally to the piece.
- Freedom of form: Abstract art allows for freedom of form and interpretation.
- Variety of techniques: Abstract artists use a variety of techniques, mixing traditional means with more experimental ideas.
Abstract art originated at the beginning of the 20th century and was considered radical for its time.
The Challenge Club
Congratulations Kara Renee of Kentucky for winning the August Challenge for "Eye'M Watching"
Kara is a Louisville, Kentucky artist. She is a painter and a photographer. She has been drawing and painting since she could hold a pencil. She attended Murry State College where she studied photography. She cultivated her eye for composition and technique in two and three dimensional media. She now works in many mediums. Her work has been included in two solo shows and many group exhibitions. We congratulate Kara Renee on her willingness to challenge herself to step outside of her comfort zone and submit to The Challenge. Kara will receive a (non-cash) prize of some art supplies for winning this challenge. Congratulations!
