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This weekend we set students the task of creating a drawing or painting of anything beginning with the letter M and the entries did not disappoint!
From magnificent macaws and mesmerising mermaids to a whole page of marvellous M-themed doodles, we were blown away by the creativity on show. The top piece on the page is absolutely exquisite, beautifully painted by Judi.
It’s always fascinating to see how a single letter can inspire such a wide range of ideas, styles and media. Thank you to everyone who took part we loved seeing your interpretations of the letter M! Stay tuned for the next challenge on its way tomorrow!
Thank you for this week’s challenge. I did a quick ‘Moorland’ oil on card painting this weekend, so thought it appropriate for this week’s theme. I’ve called this ’Space to Breathe’ as I love the freedom and wide open space of the moor. JudiM is not for doodling, but here is an M themed doodle for this week’s challenge!! Catherine Mandarin with soft pastels in sketchbook A5 size. Ni NiM is for MOON This is an acrylic sketch of Van Goghs painting ‘The Starry Night’ – which includes the moon. Van Gogh is one of my favourite painters, so when I thought of moon, I thought of this painting. CatherineNurgulM is for Make-Up. The contents of my make-up bag, used on a very occasional basis! CharmaineLetter M : Mauritius Ozlem EFor “M” I’m going with a moon. Drawn with pastels. LinnI did a mermaid. It’s mixed medium as I’ve used acrylic paint and felt tip pens. Stickers and a bindi have been added. Nina PMountain Ozlem EI decided to just do the letter M itself, but as a Muppet M! AliciaM is for Mural of Mountains. Acrylic on my studio wall. Inspired by Nicholas Roerich. Dinah BMistletoe Deer and Meconopsis cambrica – inspired by B. Showell – Line and Wash Ozlem EAfter D for Donald, I couldn’t resist doing M for Mickey Mouse! So here he is, in oil paint. Anthony SnellM is for malus, or crab apple. This variety grows in my garden and this is a watercolour sketch in preparation for an assignment for the Botanical Art course. Hilarie SMacaw with soft pastels on black paper Ni NiMagnolia with watercolour in my watercolour sketchbook A4 size Ni NiMe in the Mirror: charcoal in Seawhite all media sketchbook 160 gsm A3 size. I need to include glasses as I am quite blind without them especially drawing from observation. Putty rubber and flat chisel help. Ni NiMarketplace (Saturday Market), line and wash. Line with ink using a garden stick mainly and a liner pen to tidy up. I used Derwent Inktense blocks and also a white pen on watercolour paper (block). Ni NiMeerkat with charcoal Ni Ni
We hope that everyone enjoyed this challenge. Stay tuned for a new Weekend Art Challenge posted here tomorrow.
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The works truly make one feel good. I especially admired Nurgül’s piece and wish her continued success. Many thanks to everyone who contributed.