With holiday craziness last month, the Art Association Pinterest contest took a short little hiatus. But this month, Erin from artsocial and I are back with what we think will be our most fabulous contest yet!
For all you AA newbies ( wait, that sounded wrong ), here’s how it works– You create a Pinterest board around one work of art ( which we provide ), filled with anything and everything that pops into your mind while gazing at the catalyst piece.
The artwork providing our catalyst this month is Cocktail Party by none other than Artsy Forager’s Featured Artist for January, Christina Baker! Talk about a perfect place to start!
Cocktail Party by Christina Baker
Are you ready to start pinning away and maybe win some art? The art we’re giving away this month is FABULOUS.
Here’s how Art Association works–
Step 1| We give you a piece of artwork, this month’s work is Cocktail Party by Christina Baker ( above ).
Step 2 | You create a Pinterest board titled Art Association, like mine here, where you pin any and all images you associate with the featured artwork ( like word associations, only visual )– here’s a sneak peek at some of my associations
Step 3 | Leave a link to your Art Association pinboard in the Comments section of this post
Step 4 | Follow both art social and Artsy Forager on Pinterest ( if you already are, you’re ahead of the game and doubly awesome )
Here’s what you can win–
Are you ready? You will be entered for a chance to win this original painting by Christina Baker! Christina created this piece, inspired by Artsy Forager ( aww, shucks!! ) specifically for our contest. And it could be YOURS!**
Roses Over the Bridge, acrylic on canvas, 12×12
The pinner with the most amazingly fabulous Art Association board ( as judged by me and Erin ) will be chosen on Wednesday, January 23rd at 5pm (mountain standard time). I can’t wait to see what associations you guys make with Christina’s work.
Pinning begins… NOW!!
**So sorry but the contest is open to US residents only.
Would you like your artwork to be featured as an Art Association subject? Shoot me an email at artsyforager@att.net or Erin an email at artsocialonline@gmail.com for more info.
Art images via Christina Baker.
Niki
January 16, 2013 at 2:32 PMOoo, pretty! I must have this artwork…
http://pinterest.com/jnbradley/art-association-christina-baker/
Lesley
January 17, 2013 at 10:35 AMYour board looks great, Niki! The balloons might be my favorite touch. 😉 Thanks for entering!
Esther O
January 16, 2013 at 2:49 PMOOH!! Love this idea and I love that painting! This is going to be fun. NOTHING else is going to get done for a while around our home! haha!
Karen Schnepf
January 16, 2013 at 3:49 PMI always look forward to your daily emails and love this idea as well.
Lesley
January 16, 2013 at 4:10 PMThanks, Karen! Hope you’re creating a board for the contest!
Karen Schnepf
January 16, 2013 at 5:17 PMI absolutely am!
Karen Schnepf
January 18, 2013 at 10:59 AMOK, OK, I got carried away!
https://pinterest.com/pennyellap/art-association/
Lesley
January 18, 2013 at 7:18 PMHaha, Karen! I was seeing your pins in my feed and was thinking, holy cow, she’s going gangbusters!! 🙂 Looks like you had fun, though, and I love the look of all your images together.
Karen
January 18, 2013 at 7:44 PMLeslie, I had a ball and the process put me in a great mood for inspiration—thanks! Karen
Lesley
January 16, 2013 at 5:52 PMAll for the sake of art, Esther! Have fun! Can’t wait to see your board.
Esther O
January 20, 2013 at 12:51 PMHi again! Yes… all for the sack of art… always worth it!! I pinned most of these the 1st day, and forgot to come back and give you the link! Ooops! I think I’m going to add to it tho… so fun!! I really love Christine’s art and am loving doing the art association… so addicting and soothing, yet inspiring! Thanks for the chance to win! Now I’m off to pin more!
Lesley
January 20, 2013 at 5:06 PMHaha.. have fun, Esther! You have 3 more days to pin!
Esther O
January 20, 2013 at 5:20 PMHa.. I meant SAKE of art, not sack. lol!
Christina Baker
January 16, 2013 at 4:30 PMThis is so much fun that I a behind on washing dishes! Thanks again Lesley! Here is my board: http://pinterest.com/christinabaker1/art-association/
Lesley
January 16, 2013 at 5:50 PMI had to stop myself when doing my board.. I could have played around with it all day! Love those peaches in the turquoise cups!
JJ Jacobs
January 16, 2013 at 6:10 PMWhat an excellent idea, Lesley & Christina — Here’s the board I started (created while I was supposed to be working on a commission that’s overdue!) I can’t wait to add more photos when I get a chance.
http://pinterest.com/pin/76139049922178893/
Es Kim
January 16, 2013 at 8:26 PMThis is so much fun! I love this painting. Here is my board:
http://pinterest.com/estherbyul/art-association-christina-baker/
Lesley
January 17, 2013 at 10:02 AMLookin’ good! I love that imperial jasper image– it could BE a Christina Baker painting!
m.a.tateishi
January 16, 2013 at 8:37 PMChristina’s work looks great here! Love the pink one.
Lesley
January 17, 2013 at 10:03 AMOf course you love it, m.a.! 😉
JJ Jacobs
January 16, 2013 at 9:18 PMWhat a fun concept and challenge!! Here’s my Pinterest board:
http://pinterest.com/artistjjjacobs/art-association/
Lesley
January 17, 2013 at 10:22 AMLooks great, JJ! Love all the glass you included. That really speaks to the translucent feeling of Christina’s work!
Yvonne
January 17, 2013 at 5:22 AMThis sounds like so much fun! Count me in 🙂
Lesley
January 17, 2013 at 10:04 AMYay! Welcome aboard my friend!
Maryann - Interior Salvage
January 17, 2013 at 5:30 AMWhat a fun little project. I’m following you on pinterest and had so much fun creating my board. I am a self taught art putterer and would love an authentic piece of art by a bonafide arteest. What fun!
Maryann - Interior Salvage
January 17, 2013 at 5:31 AMoops forgot my pinterest board… Here it is..
http://pinterest.com/maryannlucia/art-association/
Lesley
January 17, 2013 at 10:05 AMNice! I love the Pomeranian. 😉
Lesley
January 17, 2013 at 10:04 AMHi Maryann!
Thanks for coming over from Pinterest! I love your term “art putterer”!
Cheers!
Lesley
Maryann - Interior Salvage
January 18, 2013 at 5:13 AMI had so much fun pinning. What a delightfully creative diversion!
and….what a great blog and gallery, gorgeous art to peruse and dream about.
Thanks!
Yvonne
January 17, 2013 at 7:02 AMDone. http://pinterest.com/yclart/art-association/
Lesley
January 17, 2013 at 10:08 AMLike the all-art board, Yvonne!
Niki
January 17, 2013 at 9:45 AMAh, I love those Christina Baker paintings! So pretty!
http://pinterest.com/jnbradley/art-association-christina-baker/
Cindy Platt-Hammack
January 19, 2013 at 8:40 AMMay add more as homework schedule permits :o)
http://pinterest.com/cplattart/art-association-christina-baker/
Lesley
January 19, 2013 at 4:09 PMLookin’ good, Cindy! Thanks for entering!
Emily Jeffords
January 19, 2013 at 1:46 PMThis is to much fun to not join in! Plus, that painting is AMAZING and would look stunning in my home…. dreaming and hoping!!!
Here’s my board! http://pinterest.com/emily_jeffords/art-association/
xox!
EJ
Lesley
January 19, 2013 at 4:10 PMAwesome! Love some of your association choices, Emily! Good luck!
Tracy
January 21, 2013 at 1:38 PMhere is my pinterest board…this was fun!
http://pinterest.com/chickpeamm/art-association/
Lesley
January 21, 2013 at 7:01 PMLove your fishies, Tracy!
Alexandra Suarez
January 21, 2013 at 6:01 PMI really loved Roses over the bridge since I first saw it and I want it sooo bad!!!
This is my board:) http://pinterest.com/contempoartist/art-association/
Lesley
January 21, 2013 at 7:02 PMGreat job, Alexandra!
Jaime Gaude
January 21, 2013 at 11:39 PMyay! starting late, but im excited!
http://pinterest.com/jaimegaude/art-association/
Lesley
January 22, 2013 at 10:03 AMYou have until 5pm mountain standard time Wednesday, Jaime! Pin away!
Christina Baker
January 23, 2013 at 7:20 AMI just wanted to say how beyond impressed I am with all of your boards!!! I am so inspired by all of you. I have loved the color combinations you have all played with. Everything just looks fantastic!
Alexandra Suarez
January 23, 2013 at 7:43 AMChristina, your work is truly wonderful and inspiring so it was a pleasure building this board:)
chanelle sinclair
January 23, 2013 at 11:12 AMoh i hope i made it in just in time! just saw this contest, and am in LOVE with this piece. christina is a lovely artist, and i adore all her work. thank you for he motivation to create something today. cheers!
http://pinterest.com/iamchanelle/art-association/
Lesley
January 23, 2013 at 12:15 PMJust in the nick of time, Chanelle! Love some of your image choices! Good luck!
Es Kim
January 23, 2013 at 9:17 PMGood luck everyone! Crossing my fingers I win but I would be happy for anyone to win. Everyone’s boards are lovely and I think it’s wonderful to be part of the “artsy” community. 🙂 Christina Baker is a wonderful artist and her works are very inspiring. I look forward to following her career and all her creations. I had a great time participating in this contest and thank you Lesley for doing it! Cheers! Es
Erica Balin
January 24, 2013 at 12:45 PMOH NO!!! I just noticed my link never posted…. I hope I am not too late.
http://pinterest.com/ericab308/art-association/