New Art Challenge & Specials!

Weekly Art Challenge: Masterboard Playtime!

For the next 2 weeks, make a copy of my masterboard and add it to your artwork! Enjoy making whatever you want . Print a good copy (follow this link and right click on the image and select "print") and start playing!

I recently read a great article in Stampers Sampler. It was about creating a Masterboard which they describe as: "The artist first creates a "master" by layering many elements of color and graphics together on a page. The process should be reckless and random. Once satisfied, the artist makes several copies of the master. The copies are then used as backgrounds, panels and elements in other projects." What a fantastic idea!

I was so inspired that I immediately ran to my art supplies and created the masterboard shown here. It was so fun! I randomly glued down scraps of decorative papers and added ARTchix words and images. Then I highlighted areas with watercolor crayons and rubber stamps.

How to play in this art challenge: Make a piece of art (any size or shape) using my masterboard provided. Then scan your art and post it to your blog, flickr account or website. Next, click on "comment" at the bottom of this post and leave a note with a link to your art challenge post so I know where to see it online. In addition, please link back to my blog. 

I love seeing all of the Art Challenge entries together so, if possible, can you please post your artwork for this challenge to our YahooGroup: Photos: Helga's Blog: Weekly Art Challenge.

Deadline: Tuesday morning, August 25, 2009.

Prizes: My favorites will get to pick 3 ARTchix sheets of their choice!

.........................................................................................................................

ARTchix Bonus Gift of the Week: My Masterboard Sticker!

Don't have a printer but want to play in my art challenge? Place an order and get this awesome sticker that you can add to your artwork! Get it by ordering our special below OR simply type "SPOIL ME" in the comments section of your order and we'll be sure to tuck it into your order.

.......................................................................................................................

ARTchix Special of the Week: Bird on a Wire

Oh, I just love this adorable birds! I used them in my masterboard collage above. I can't resist adding them to all of my art lately. Get this must-have collage sheet at half price for the next 2 weeks only! Go to this special link to purchase it.

If you get this sheet, you'll automatically receive our fun bonus gift of the week: my masterboard sticker. Hooray!

Comments

[Roberta]

this "masterboard" is beautiful...it already looks complete...will have fun playing with it to see what I can come up with...thanks, Roberta

[Linda]

Hi Helga! Oh my!! Just as Roberta said it looks complete already! I printed out 2 copies and well, the colors and collage are magnificent!!! It's gonna hurt a bit when I begin to cut or tear and layer. :)Linda

[sharon]

Absolutely gorgeous Helga!! The colors are stunning!

[Kelly B]

thanks for the great masterboard!

I have just added an ATC using the Masterboard to my blog - artsy visions

[Sara]

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

Sara

http://pianonotes.info

[Kelly B]

trying to put in a direct link again for my ATC using images from Helga's Masterboard. :o)

http://artsyvisions.blogspot.com/2009/08/artchix-atc.html

[Sikantis]

this masterboard is really interesting.

[Paula]

What a vibrant and gorgeous masterboard, Helga! Having so much fun with this ... here's my link for a postcard celebrating the art challenge:

http://paulasparadise.wordpress.com/2009/08/16/on-creative-wings/

art smiles,

Paula

[Jade Adams {artchicapoo}]

Helga..this was an absolutely gorgeous masterboard you came up with..so inspiring..I have to try this for myself soon...my entry for this challenge is on my blog...Thanks so the inspiration and challenges!!

[Christy Laudig]

Hi Helga! This is a fabulous masterboard with lots of detail and color. I had fun looking at this for several days, trying to decide what I was going to do with it. I didn't do what I planned to do, but most of the time I don't. I've added my work to my blog and to the Yahoo group folder.

http://christineschronology.blogspot.com/

[Kersten]

Such fun it was to plan out an ATC using this brillianty colored/designed creation! :) Thank you!

[peggy gatto]

http://wwwpeggysamusement.blogspot.com/2009/08/helgas-challenge_17.html
I had a fun time with your masterboard!!!!

[Karin Husty]

http://karinhusty.blogspot.com
Helga....your amazing! Love Love this Masterboard! I used it to re-vamp my 'GARDEN JOURNAL' front cover and inside cover and made a bookmark too! Fun Fun! Thanks for the inspiration! Karin

[Leslie Brier]

Hi,
I couldn't resist this beautiful masterboard - I've done my first blog challenge ever.
Thanks!
http://www.brierdesignstudio.blogspot.com
Leslie Brier

[Mikel O'Brien]

Hi, Helga -

Your masterboard challenge really inspired me. I love the colors and elements that you used and created my own collage using your masterboard and an original photo of mine. Thanks for posting this wonderful challenge!

http://www.mikelobrien.com/2009/08/whats-masterboard.html

Mikel O'Brien

[Lenna Andrews]

Gosh, what a lot of beautiful entries! I just returned from visiting my parents, Helga . . . here is my entry, i hope in the nick of time!! xo lenna
http://creativelenna.blogspot.com/2009/08/weekly-art-challenge-masterboard.html