Girls Just Wanna Paint Challenge

Monday, August 1, 2022

July 2022 Challenge: "Dissent"

"Oops" 5"x7" Watercolor by Pamela Copeman

"Herring Run" (Detail) designed and fabricated by Sally Dean 23' Ceramic fish, glass, and pebble mosaic on permanent display on grounds of The Art Complex Museum in Duxbury, MA.

"Status Quo? No." Concept drawing/painting on bristol board by Paula Villanova. I had a few ideas in mind for this month's topic, but I just ran out of time. Meanwhile, back at the drawing board...

"Realism Rebels" 8"x8" acrylic by Page Pearson Railsback

"Dissent" 6x6 Pastel by Peggy Farrell Bruno

For our democracy to remain intact, do not be a blind follower. You were lied to and the courts proved it.

The election was fair.

"The Ghost of Ruth Bader Ginsberg" by Kelley Carey MacDonald

Missing this careful, brilliant Justice.

“I Dissent”

6”x6” paper collage by Mary Sheehan Winn

"Can We Talk?" oil 6x12 by Jeanne MacFarland

“Squawking” ink and watercolor 9x12 by Jody Regan. We have to speak up.

"Nature of the Beast" 9"x9" acrylic by Victoria Chesley Brega

Friday, July 1, 2022

June 2022 Challenge: "Wild"

"A Girl, Her Princess Dress, and Her Skateboard" Acrylic Gouache on bristol board 11"x14" by Paula Villanova

Yep, I know this girl, and this was from her birthday

“Wild Birds” paper collage 5x7 by Mary Sheehan Winn

I had to reach into the archives for this as I’m out of commission with a fractured wrist. It’s not all bad though. I can watch YouTube art videos all day without feeling guilty (sort of) and catch up on reading.

"It's Hard to Get By Just Upon A Smile" 8x16 oil on linen by Jeanne MacFarland

"Dancing In The Moonlight", 12x12 Collage by Kelley Carey MacDonald

This pice was layer upon layer of wild marks and brushstrokes!

"Wildly Tall Wild Flowers" 10"x20" Acrylic by Pamela Copeman

"Osprey" 16"x 20" acrylic by Sally Dean

“Squatch” 12”x 16” water soluable crayon by Tori Chesley Brega

"Wildflowers" 3"x3" Oil by Margaret Farrell Bruno

These tiny flowers, about the size of a fingernail, bloom wild around my neighborhood.

One of my obsessions-tiny flowers. Can't get enough of them. Anyone know what they are?

"Wild Sunflowers" acrylic on board 12 x 21 - by Jody Regan. I love these bundles of bright, angular excitement.

"Tommy Can U Hear Me?" 18"x16" Mixed Media on Paper by Page Pearson Railsback

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

May 2022 Challenge: "Rites Of Spring"

"Obligatory Cosmo", 8x6 Acrylic by Kelley Carey MacDonald

You know it is a nice warm Spring day when I break out the vodka, etc. for my first Cosmo of the year! A warm weather favorite for me, this one was at the Boathouse in Tiverton, RI.

"Arts Festival" WIP 18"x18" Acrylic by Paula Villanova

When this show happens each year, it may still be Spring but we know Summer's coming!

"Piggy Back" 8"x10"Acrylic by Pamela Copeman

"Spring Planting" Acrylic 8"x8" by Page Railsback

Spring Dance! Everything is exploding with life! by Sally Dean

Springtime Plein Air. (In Progress) Oil on canvas 8"x10" by Margaret Farrell Bruno

Springtime means more plein air painting! Yay!

“Pembroke Turkeypalooza” “20 x 10” Acrylic Sketch by Victoria Chesley Brega

“My little under an acre backyard annually

becomes one of the favorite spring gathering places

of the abundant turkey population in Pembroke;

My record count is 45 strutting, whirling, and evading birds…”

"On the Street" 16 x 12 oil on board by Jody Regan. Every year, I paint on the street during the North River Arts Festival. I love this spring tradition.

“Everglades Spring” 8”x8” WC

by Mary Sheehan Winn

Despite a less discernable transition, spring in Southwest Florida is a magnificent rebirth. The glorious “river of grass”, that is the Everglades, blooms with lush greenery and wildlife.

"Greening of the Marsh" oil 8x8 by Jeanne MacFarland

Sunday, May 1, 2022

April 2022 Challenge: Festive

"Festive Friends" by Sally Dean 20"X20" Acrylic on cradled panel

"Independence" by Victoria Chesley Brega 9"x12" Acrylic

"Popping Pussy Willows" by Margaret Farrell Bruno,

Watercolor and Gouache Sketchbook painting

When the Pussy Willows bloom and then pop like fireworks,

I cannot help getting festive that spring is here.

“Festive Colors” 8x10 Gelli Print and Procreate by Mary Sheehan Winn

Ginkgo leaves and festive colors make me happy.

"Spring Colors" 12"x12" by Page Railsback in Acrylic

"Festive Foil Bunnies" 20"x20" Acrylic by Paula Villanova

"Something To Celebrate" 24x24, mixed media by Kelley Carey MacDonald

I wanted to express what it feels like to have good news. Shots of color, shapes of bubbles, confetti, streamers, joy and hope.

"Sunny Day" 8"x8" oil on board by Jody Regan. I love sunflowers, their color, geometry, and attitude. They add a festive feel to any window.

"Cup of Celebration" 6"x8" Oil by Jeanne MacFarland

"What's more Festive than a 3-Tiered Cake" 20"x16" Oil by Pamela Copeman

Friday, April 1, 2022

March 2022 Challenge: "Wave"

"Two Kinds of Waves, Royal and Otherwise." by Paula Villanova Acrylic Gouache and felt-tip pen on Bristol

I wasn't "feeling" this one, I did a "meh" watercolor of a U.S. and Ukranian flag waving together, I really wanted that one to work, then I dragged out my almost 50 year old T-Square, Triangle, and Circle Template and drew some waves. Not developed enough. Found a good reference photo of the Queen, changed it up, and that was that. A silly mash up.

“Making Waves”

12x16 acrylic paint and paper collaged over gessoed WC paper

by Mary Sheehan Winn

This multi layered painting is a work in progress, and a plunge into the deep end of the pool for me. I am enjoying the process even when I’m not sure where I should go.

Thanks to Judy Wood and the Upbeat Artists Group for prompting this journey.