I’ve heard of this phenomena called the January Blues. A condition in which the post-holiday, short, usually cold and cloudy days get some folks down. I’m thankful not to suffer that affliction! If anything, I absolutely revel in the winter blues of January.
I love the fading light of late afternoon, the silhouette of bare tree limbs and the softness of the snow covered landscape. The world slows down, cools down, literally and figuratively, and our minds are given the chance to rest and renew. I’ve been pinning some of my favorite wintery images on my An Artsy WinterPinterest board and thought I’d share some of them with you!
I hope that maybe this post and peeking around the board will help you find the beauty in your winter blues! To see more selections, visit the An Artsy Winter board on Pinterest. If it doesn’t do the trick, turn on a heat lamp, pour yourself a cup of cocoa and count the days until spring! 😉
Yep, it’s back! The time has come once again for your monthly Pinterest image association bonanza AKA the Art AssociationPinterest contest, wherein Erin of artsocial and I team up with an artist to get your own creative juices flowin’ AND give you a chance to win an awesome piece of artwork!
If you’re new to Art Association, here’s the haps– 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.
Our catalyst piece for this month is Untitled by Jessica Brilli ( below )! I can hear all your wheels turning already..
Untitled by Jessica Brilli
Here’s how Art Association works–
Step 1| We give you a piece of artwork, this month’s work is Untitled by Jessica Brilli ( 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
I mean seriously, how fun is this print?! Perfect addition to an artsy office, I say!
The pinner with the best Art Association board ( as judged by me and Erin ) will be chosen on Wednesday, April 24th at 5pm (mountain standard time). Now GO– PIN!!
**So sorry but the contest is open to US residents only. Stupid laws.
One fact presents itself to me every day: there is an overwhelming amount of amazing art to be discovered in this world! And sometimes, I get so caught up in finding new artists for you that I neglect to share extraordinary new work by artists who have already been “foraged” by moi. Never fear, because those days are over! This is the first in a new monthly series, Artsy Lately, in which I will bring you new work by an artist previously featured on the blog. But wait, that’s not all! If you’re on Pinterest, you’ll also find a new Artsy Forager board titled Artsy Lately, where yours truly as well as the wonderful artists themselves will be pinning new work! Exciting stuff, ya’ll!
Now let’s get down to the business at hand. I’ve been in love with the work of LA artist Geoff Mitchell since the first time I saw it and immediately featured him on the site. Then I was able to see his work in person during my visit to Florida Mining back in November. So when I saw Geoff post a new crop of work, not only did I respond with an elated gasp, I just knew I just had to share it with you.
Sunspots, mixed media on panel, 20×20
As with all of Mitchell’s work, these are images put together with more thought toward the imagery and compositions themselves rather than the associations we may make– the artist leaves that completely up to us. He hands us the puzzle, yet there is no rightor wrong completion or conclusion. We see what we see.
Magic Lantern, mixed media on panel, 20×20Music Box, mixed media on panel, 20×20Thin ice, mixed media on panel, 20×20
Mitchell’s work always has such a wonderful sense of mystery.. like pages torn from a book, we are only given a few chosen details, graphically executed from which to mold our own story.
Rose Cara Cara, mixed media on panel, 20×20
To see more of Geoff Mitchell’s work, please visit his website. I’m hoping before Mr. F & I leave Southern California that I’ll be able to get over to LA and give you a glimpse inside Geoff’s studio. I think there are stories awaiting there.
Be sure to also check out the new Artsy Lately board on Pinterest. We already have 16 artists who’ve joined in and started pinning their latest work! Are you an artist whose work has been featured on Artsy Forager? Send me an email at artsyforager(at)att(dot)com and I’ll send you an invitation to pin!
What better way is there to officially kick off Spring than a chance to win some art?! I assert that there is none! That’s right, Artsies, Art Association is back and this one is going to be crazy good, I can feel it! After February’s contest Erin, my partner in AA crime over at artsocial, and I persuaded this month’s artist, Karen Schnepf to participate and we think you’ll love her work just as much as we do. Seriously, it is gorgeous!
If you’re new to Art Association, here’s the what’s what — 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.
Are you ready to get started? Of course, you are! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and you’re ready to pin your little hearts out. Our catalyst piece for this month is.. Wedding Day by Karen Schnepf!
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
Colors Layered 26 by Karen Schnepf, collaged painting with high gloss finish, 12×12
Erin & I will choose the best board entry, who will be the lucky new owner of Colors Layered 26 by Karen Schnepf ( below )! Colors Layered is a series of work in which paper is painted, cut, then layered onto panel and coated with a smooth, high gloss finish. ( The work has to be photographed before the finish s applied or else it is impossible to capture without glare ). Isn’t it stunning? I’m incredibly jealous of whoever wins this lovely.
The pinner with the best Art Association board ( as judged by me and Erin ) will be chosen on Wednesday, March 27th at 5pm (mountain standard time). I can’t wait to gaze upon all the beautifully colored boards I just know you guys are going to come up with! This currently desert-dwelling-gal needs some color!
OK, now go forth and pin!
**So sorry but the contest is open to US residents only. Stupid laws.
Big artsy thanks to everyone who participated in this month’s Art Association and HUGE thanks to artist Emily Jeffords for providing such an interesting and inspiring catalyst and art prize!
Alexandra’s board was amazing.. she even pinned some of her own artwork, she obviously loves that palette as much as Emily does! Be sure to check out Alexandra’s AA board on Pinterest and her website to see more of her own pretty awesome artwork!
Be sure to stay tuned in March for another fun & inspiring Art Association! You are going to love March’s art catalyst and prize. Pinky promise.
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.
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.
I have an insane love affair with Pinterest. As in, I would barely know what to cook, wear, or blog about without it. One of my favorite sources of Pinterly inspiration recently has been the Be Art Guest board hosted by UGallery, where each week UGallery features a different “guest pinner” to share whatever their heart desires with UGallery’s followers. I’ve discovered new artists, amazing shots of artists in their studios, and a recent guest pinner opened my eyes to a whole new world of contemporary African art. So needless to say, I’m pretty excited to be this week’s Guest Pinner! You can see all my Artsy Foraging on UGallery’s Be Art Guest Pinterest Board, where I’ll be featuring the work that makes my heart stop through Friday, December 17th. Come join in the fun!
Surprise! This month’s Art Assocition contest is coming at ya a bit early! With the Thanksgiving holiday coming up here in the US next Thursday, we thought many of our readers might be busy making pie & stuffin’ turkeys next Wednesday. So Erin & I decided to hold our Art Association contest a week earlier than usual. And it’s a good one!
If you’re new to Art Association 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.
Our “jumping off” art this month comes courtesy of artmuse.com, an online gallery website dedicated to bringing you beautiful artwork at accessible prices. Sphere of Influence by Jennifer Chenoweth will provide some fantastic associations, don’t ya think?
Sphere of Influence by Jennifer Chenoweth
Are you ready to start pinning away and maybe win some art?
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
Artsy Forager’s November Art Associations Pinterest 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 any small size artmuse.com print of your choosing! Some super fantastic choices on their site– be sure to check out all your options so you’ll have your choice ready when you win. 😉 Big thank you to artmuse.com for generously donating the giveaway this month!
The pinner with the best Art Association board ( as judged by me and Erin ) will be chosen on Monday, November 19th at 5pm (mountain standard time). With this artmuse.com print as your catalyst, I know your boards are gonna be spectacular!
Pinning begins… NOW!!
Would you like your artwork to be featured as an Art Association subject? Shoot Erin an email at artsocialonline@gmail.com for more info.
Sphere of Influence & artmuse.com logo via artmuse.com.
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 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.
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 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.
