Davy Jones Locker on a mermaid’s bust, inviting the foolish who so unwittingly trust.

A sirens’s laughter that turns your head, “Come  join me, dear,  in my watery bed.”

Sink down to murky depths with me, amidst the fishes where dead men be;

And say goodbye to the world above,  for under the sea you will find true love.

The Member of the Artist Challenge presents to you a worthy seaward tale…
CHALLENGE GALLERY #29- “UNDER THE SEA”

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I am a place of calm tranquility,
where colors dance and the fishes play.
I am a place of pirates tales and sunken ships;
a mysterious place where monsters wait…
Come to me… under the sea, under the sea, under the sea.

** If you’d like to do a poem or short verse for the top, bottom or side of  one of galleries, let me know! Would love your help and will link your website.

IT’S AN AUCTION! Our theme is Illusions. “Art is but an Illusion, kind Sir?”

We have works from the Master Artists around the world for a pittance. MAKE A BID RIGHT HERE AND THE ARTIST WILL RESPOND. For your viewing pleasure, STARTING BID AMOUNTS TITLE EACH ART WORK

BTW leave your sword by the door, Sailor. We wouldn’t want you to fall on it and get a nasty cut, now would we?

This Auction will ONLY last until Saturday, April 24th. Bid prices will not be available on these works after that time. SO PLEASE MAKE YOUR OFFER TODAY.

Winning bidders will be contacted directly by the artists for purchase and shipping information. Leave your contact link on the artist’s individual pages in this gallery. (Just touch down on the artwork below -on this page- and magically you will arrive on the artist’s bidding page.)

THE MEMBERS OF CHALLENGE PRESENT GALLERY #28- “ILLUSION- THE AUCTION”

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The Member of the Artist Challenge present this quandary …

 CHALLENGE GALLERY #27- “BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER”

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CONGRATULATIONS ! July 10, 2011- DOUG FEAKES- Doug’s 2010 sun art “SAPPHIRE SUN” aired on CBS Television Show-“Sunday Morning” The segment was about U.K.‘s Royal Newly Weds, Prince William Princess Kate, recent visit to Los Angeles. Doug’s beautiful Jeweled Sapphire Sun Art has AIRED 10 TIMES on various Sunday Morning Segments during 2010- 2011!

*And right now our 2011 SUN ART CALENDAR IS AVAILABLE. YOU CAN PURCHASE IT THROUGH ANY OF THE ARTISTS WEBSITES IN THIS GALLERY OR GO TO THE PIRATES BOOTY!

CONGRATULATIONS DOUG FEAKES!! Doug’s 2010 Sun Art aired this morning (5/1/11) on a Sunday Morning about The Royal Families Prince Harry. Doug’s beautiful Sapphire Jeweled Sun has aired 5 times on Sunday Morning segments during 2010- 2011!

CONGRATULATIONS LINDA APPLE AGAIN!!! CBS Sunday Morning  AIRED 2 OF THE CHALLENGE’S MEMBER’S WORK ON SUNDAY DEC. 5TH!   Linda Apple’s Whimsical Paint Brush Sun – Got National Spot light FOR A SECOND TIME!   LINDA MAKES 12 CHALLENGE SUPER STARS FOR 2010!!!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS KAY MALOUFF!!! CBS Sunday Morning aired Kay’s Sun Art for a 4th TIME DECEMBER 5TH, 2010! Kay’s Stained Glass Sun was used on a segment called Synagogue’s Stained Glass Celebrates Festival of Lights!!

CONGRATULATIONS KAY MALOUFF!!! CBS Sunday Morning aired  Kay’s Sun Art AGAIN (3rd time) today 10/3!  Kay’s  Stained Glass Sun was used on a segment about Julian Lennon’s  life in the shadow of his famous father.

CONGRATULATIONS DOUG FEAKES AGAIN!!!!!   CBS Sunday Morning aired  Artist Doug Feakes Sapphire Sun again (Aug 22rnd) on a segment about the world landmark homes. Doug’s jeweled sun has been on air 4 times so far in 2010!

CONGRATULATIONS DOUG FEAKES AGAIN!!!!!   CBS Sunday Morning aired  Artist Doug Feakes Sapphire Sun A SECOND TIME (May 23rd) on a segment about the Taj Mahal. (Hey! No fair Doug!)

CONGRATULATIONS LINDA APPLE!!! CBS Sunday Morning JUST AIRED Linda Apple’s Whimsical Paint Brush Sun – April 25th! Linda’s work was used on a segment about today’s artists and where art is going in the future!

CONGRATULATIONS DOUG FEAKES!!! CBS Sunday Morning aired one of our 2010 Sun Art Submissions - March 28th! Artist Doug Feakes Sapphire Sun was used on a segment about Joy Behar of ‘The View’; rags to riches biography. This same segment aired again July 11 – so Doug’s beautiful work has NOW  aired a 3RD time!

CONGRATULATIONS KAY MALOUFF!!! CBS Sunday Morning aired ANOTHER of our 2010 Sun Art Submissions - April 4th- EASTER MORNING! Artist Kay Malouff’s  Stained Glass  Sun was used on a segment about CeCe Winan’s sucess as a Gospel Singer.

CONGRATULATIONS RUSTY HARDEN!! Rusty’s 2010 Sun Art aired this morning (4/10/11) on Sunday Morning on a segment about Actress Isabella Rossellini and her love for animals. We’re Proud of you Rusty! You made us shine!!

Bill Giest’s make me star;
Let my work shine near and far.

Allen Pizzey be my muse.
Charlie Osgood -I’m big news.

Mo and Leslie- love your style,
Show my art with your big smile.

CBS increase my earning;
with National exposure on Sunday Morning!

The MEMBERS OF THE ARTIST CHALLENGE PRESENT OUR 2010 ‘SUN ART’ SUBMISSIONS FOR  CBS SUNDAY MORNING TELEVISION!

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  THE ARTIST CHALLENGE SUN ARTISTS ARE HOT! OooooH -YESSSS!

If you see your work on air, please let us know. We’ll ask CBS to send you a DVD of the segment and we’ll also link you site and your online video segment on the front page of the Challenge.

The Members of the Artist Challenge quietly present Gallery 25- “SILENCE”

NO TALKING PLEASE WHILE VIEWING OUR GALLERY!

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-William Shakespeare 1564-1616

The Members of the Artist Challenge present Gallery 24- an ode to love so tempting, irrepressible and sometimes delightfully naughty.

From our hearts to yours. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

Please enjoy our Valentine gallery.

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To-morrow is Saint Valentine’s Day. All in the morning be time
And I a maid at your window…. to be your Valentine.
-William Shakespeare 1564 – 1616

If you really believe that you can,
..then our journey has just began.”

The Members of the Artist Challenge present our tribute to the “Butterfly Circus.”

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Challenge 23, ‘Butterfly Circus’ was stimulated by a short film of the same name. Director /Writer Joshua Weigel brings us a disabled man’s story of hope against all odds. “Butterfly Circus” was The Winner of The Doorpost Film Project 2009.  To see this short film, please visit The Doorpost.com

This  theme concept for the Butterfly Circus was brought to us
by artists Rusty Harden  and Ray Wilkins.

 ‘ITS TOO LATE’ -Check out the latest music video and song written by Artist Ray Wilkins. “A hymn about that moment in life when it is time to make a change!”

No way, Jose! We delight in your anguish and celebrate it in our art! 

 The members of the Challenge proudly present a wee  little gallery to kick start  2010  -   Art Challenge  22- “TURBULENCE”.

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And just when you thought the storm was found, you must venture on to the Inferno Sound. Our Writers have a turbulent little treat coming your way. On the subject of Turbulence they have a great deal to say.

We present to you our very “BLACK FRIDAY” Art Sale for you bidding. If you should wish to purchase an item, contact the artist directly at the link provided with the artwork. There’s no 3rd party on this ship. We fed him to the sharks months ago!

And please stay and chat with us…. We don’t bite. At least not until we get to know you better.

Adieu for now,
The Crew of the Challenge

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Dear Artists,

Thank you for your Patronage of The Artist Challenge. It has been an amazing year!  I stand in awe and humbled by your talent, enthusiasm and endless support of The Challenge and each other.

Please know it has been my honor to have met each of you. From my heart to yours, have a fantastic Christmas and prosperous New Year. See you in 2010!

Happy Holidays ,

Vikki North/ aka the Pub Wench

 The Crew of The Challenge reveals Gallery 21, ‘THE REVEAL”

We present a wee, but endearing  gallery for The Reveal. The Holidays are upon us and we’re all focused on family, friends and Holiday events.  So The Challenge is going to shake it out for the remainder of 2009!!

Check out THE BLACK FRIDAY HOLIDAY BLOW OUT ART SALE!  Watch out!  It‘s happening! It’s CRAAAAAAZY!

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The ancient oak stood strong
centered in the grove of saplings
her young, from her acorns
once seeds of a union so intense
it is still whispered on the wind.

Weathered bark peeled away
with each years passing leaving
her body, her mighty limbs
torn twigs, shredded leaves falling
before the season said change.

Axes struck sharp and hard
shattering the forest calm while
creatures paused in silent reverence
as The Green Man gathered acorns
revealing their secret of eternal life.

Written for Gallery 21- ‘The Reveal’ –  By Cheryl Moss ©2009
To read more of Cheryl poetry please visit ‘Ponderings From the Pond’