Tag: Art Association

  • October Art Associations Pinterest Contest!

    October Art Associations Pinterest Contest!

    Who’s in for some artsy pinning fun with Artsy Forager and Erin Cassidy of art social?   We’ve been gettin’ our pins on and are psyched to present a new Art Associations contest!

    In case you missed the debut contest last month, here’s the gist– 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 inspiration piece.

    For October, we’re associating with the piece below, Mailing ABQ 10-12 Lines by Kate Farrall.

    Mailing, ABQ, 10-12 Lines by Kate Farrall

    The prints from Kate Farrall’s Mailings to Myself series are made by sending un-exposed photo paper through the mail, allowing it to expose during its trip, and then developing it when it arrives.  Such a serendipitous way of art making!

    But now for the real fun, the CONTEST!  Here’s how our little artsy mad scientist experiment will work–

    Step 1|  We give you a piece of artwork, this month’s work is Kate Farrall’s Mailing ABQ 10-12 Lines ( 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 little sneak peek at my board to get your creative juices flowin’

    Step 3 | Leave a link to your Art Associations 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–

    Once you’ve completed the steps above, you’ll be entered for a chance to win Mailing 10x8x8, a unique chromogenic print by Kate Farrall ( below ). Thanks to Kate for generously donating this work for our little contest!

    Mailing Overlap 10x8x8 by Kate Farrall

    The pinner with the best art associations ( as judged by me and Erin ) will be chosen on Wednesday, October 24th at 5pm (mountain standard time).  Last month’s boards were incredibly creative, can’t wait to see what artsy associations you see in Kate’s work!

    Ready..   set..   associate!!

    Would you like your artwork to be featured as an Art Association subject?  Shoot Erin an email at artsocialonline@gmail.com for more info.

    Kate Farrall images via the artist.

  • And the Art Associations Pinterest Contest Winner Is…

    And the Art Associations Pinterest Contest Winner Is…

    .. Shannon Whitney!!  Shannon posted her board over on artsocial and Erin & I just fell in love with how colorful and cohesive it was.

    Peek at Shannon Whitney’s winning Art Associations board

    You guys know I’m a huge sucker for color!  The way Shannon honed in on the colors in Laura Newman’s work and how those hues were working together sealed the deal for me.

    Shannon, if you’re reading, email Erin ( artsocialonline[at]gmail.com ) to claim your Boss prize!

    If you weren’t picked this go ’round, don’t despair!  Art Associations will be back next month with new art & another giveaway!

    Peek at Shannon Whitney’s winning Art Associations board
  • Art Association Pinterest Contest!

    Art Association Pinterest Contest!

    The fabulous Erin Cassidy of art social and I want to play a little game with you!  OK, so you’re Charlie Brown and we’re Lucy.. the art doctors are in.. Now look at this piece, Rorshach by Laura Newman.. what do you see?

    Rorshach by Laura Newman

    An open window looking out onto a sunset?  Two heads?  Or are you like me and just get distracted by the luscious rainbow of colors?

    But now for the real fun, the CONTEST!  Here’s how our little artsy mad scientist experiment will work–

    Step 1|  We give you a piece of artwork, this month’s work is Laura Newman’s Rorschach ( above )

    Step 2 | You create a Pinterest board titled Art Association, like mine here, where you pin any and all images you associate you have with the featured artwork ( like word associations, only visual )– here’s a little sneak peek at my board to get your creative juices flowin’

    Artsy Forager’s Art Associations board

    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–

    Once you’ve completed the steps above, you’ll be entered for a chance to win one month of free BOSS ad space on artsocial. This top spot gets you shout outs on Twitter, Facebook, and a spotlight post all about you, Boss. At 200×400 pixels, you’re blog, shop, or biz will get some awesome exposure by association. 😉

    The pinner with the best art associations ( as judged by me and Erin ) will be chosen on Wednesday, September 26th at 5pm (mountain standard time).  I know that ya’ll are a creative bunch, let’s see what ya got!

    Ready..   set..   associate!!

    Would you like your artwork to be featured as an Art Association subject?  Shoot Erin an email at artsocialonline@gmail.com for more info.

    Laura Newman image via 20×200.