The Artist Challenge » fantasy http://www.theartistchallenge.com An Art Experience for the Artist and Art Patrons Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:52:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Art Challenge #38- Where the Wild Things Are http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2010-09-18/art-challenge-38-where-the-wild-things-are/ http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2010-09-18/art-challenge-38-where-the-wild-things-are/#comments Sat, 18 Sep 2010 23:49:51 +0000 The Host http://www.theartistchallenge.com/?p=4118 To find the place where the wild things are all you need to do is
sail off through the night and day and in and out of weeks and almost over a year…

In  tribute and admiration of Maurice Sendak Writer & Artist ..
Thank you for opening the door to our imaginations.

The Members of the Artist Challenge present
Gallery 38- WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE.

Attention Patrons: To purchase artwork in this gallery, contact the artist direct at their website link listed with their work.

All verse & Artwork protected under 2010 © The Artist Challenge
The work in The Artist Challenge is created for a mature audience. Some pieces may not suitable for children or those sensitive to adult subject matter. Viewers visit our site at their own discretion. Linda Apple Dana Aldis Ray Shuell Gwen Bell Lisa Lancaster Gwen Bell Rusty Harden Sarah Donnellan Ray Shuell Gwen Bell Sue Hull Paul Pinson Fred Dwight Gwen Bell Ray Shuell Vikki North

]]> http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2010-09-18/art-challenge-38-where-the-wild-things-are/feed/ 1 Art Challenge #31- Portrait of an Artist http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2010-05-22/art-challenge-31-portrait-of-an-artist/ http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2010-05-22/art-challenge-31-portrait-of-an-artist/#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 00:03:56 +0000 The Host http://www.theartistchallenge.com/?p=3573 Although portraits are a challenge that every artist does,
to create a ‘Portrait of an Artist’ creates a mental fuss.

Do we a portray ourselves or portray our brother?
And if we don’t flatter will we find angry fervor?

Well, accepting this challenge yells out for a visage,
So with our brushes we  hold our subjects hostage!

The Members of the Artist Challenge present
CHALLENGE #31- “Portrait of an Artist”

Attention Patrons: To purchase artwork in this gallery, contact the artist direct at their website link listed with their work.

All verse & Artwork protected under ©2010 The Artist Challenge

Linda Apple Karen Martin Sampson Anthony Christian Dana Aldis Marian Fanny Christian Stacey Aasved Arti Chauhan Pauline Adair Peta Woolley Gwen Bell Rusty Harden Ray Shuell Kathleen Shetler-Pegg Paul Pinson Mary Anne Cary Gail M. Allen Vikki North
The Spider as an Artist

The Spider as an Artist
Has never been employed –
Though his surpassing Merit
Is freely certified

By every Broom and Bridget
Throughout a Christian Land –
Neglected Son of Genius
I take thee by the Hand –
         by Emily Dickinson

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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”

Attention Patrons: To purchase artwork in this gallery, contact the artist direct at their website link listed with their work.

The Artist Challenge is a website for Mature Audience. Some images may not be suitable for children or those sensitive to adult subject matter. VIEWERS VISIT OUR SITE AT THEIR OWN RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK. The Artist Challenge bares no liability.

All verse & Artwork protected under ©2010 The Artist Challenge

Candle Artist Jfay Gail M. Allen Gail M. Allen Anthony Christian Gwen Bell Marian Fanny Christian Deb Lacativa Pauline Adair Gwen Bell Rusty Harden Paul Pinson Ray Shuell Vikki North Gwen Bell Gwen Bell


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.

]]> http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2010-04-24/art-challenge-29-under-the-sea/feed/ 1 Art Challenge #28- ILLUSION- the AUCTION http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2010-04-10/art-challenge-28-illusion-the-auction/ http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2010-04-10/art-challenge-28-illusion-the-auction/#comments Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:35 +0000 The Host http://www.theartistchallenge.com/?p=3322 Ahoy Wandering Art Patrons with Gold in your pockets! Check out our Pirate’s Feast de Resistance!

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”

All verse & Artwork protected under ©2010 The Artist Challenge

STARTING Bid- $35!! Limited Edit. Print! STARTING Bid- $400 - ORIGINAL! STARTING Bid- $60! LIMITED ED. PRINT STARTING Bid- $100!! ORIGINAL! STARTING Bid- $400 - ORIGINAL! STARTING Bid- $70 - Limited Edit. Print! STARTING Bid- $100!! ORIGINAL! STARTING Bid- $60 !! LIMITED ED. PRINT STARTING Bid- $75 - Limited Edit. Print! STARTING Bid- $100!! ORIGINAL! STARTING Bid- $10!! ORIGINAL STARTING Bid- $100 - ORIGINAL! STARTING Bid- $100 - ORIGINAL! NO LONGER AVAILABLE - SOLD! ]]> http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2010-04-10/art-challenge-28-illusion-the-auction/feed/ 6 Art Challenge #27- Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2010-03-27/art-challenge-27-beauty-is-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder/ http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2010-03-27/art-challenge-27-beauty-is-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder/#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:59:11 +0000 The Host http://www.theartistchallenge.com/?p=3235 So is it true that ‘Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder?’
Let me ask you: Have you ever wondered what he sees in her ..or her in him?
And what if you were blind? Would there be no beauty to behold?
Could it be that beauty really comes from the heart and soul that finds it?

The Member of the Artist Challenge present this quandary …

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

Attention Patrons: To purchase artwork in this gallery, contact the artist direct at their website link listed with their work.

All verse & Artwork protected under ©2010 The Artist Challenge

Hilary J. England Pegi Sue Slaughter Marian Fanny Christian Elaine Berglund Dana Aldis Linda Hatfield Ray Shuell Linda Apple Candle Artist Jfay Heather Riccardi Paul Pinson Rusty Harden Vikki North ]]> http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2010-03-27/art-challenge-27-beauty-is-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder/feed/ 3 Art Challenge #25- SILENCE http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2010-02-27/art-challenge-25-silence/ http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2010-02-27/art-challenge-25-silence/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:13:19 +0000 The Host http://www.theartistchallenge.com/?p=3084 Emotional silence: I’m empty and alone.
Thoughtful silence: I’m here beside you.
Unwanted silence: I’m uncomfortable and don’t know what to say.
Subdued silence: I’m waiting!
Surprised silence: What the hell?
Meditative silence: Please help me Dear God.
Creepy silence: Did you hear something?
Dogmatic silence: Enough already!
Comforting silence: No words could describe how I feel.

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

NO TALKING PLEASE WHILE VIEWING OUR GALLERY!

Attention Patrons: To purchase artwork in this gallery, contact the artist direct at their website link listed with their work.

All verse & Artwork protected under ©2010 The Artist Challenge.

The Artist Challenge is a website for Mature Audience. Some images may not be suitable for children or those sensitive to adult subject matter. VIEWERS VISIT OUR SITE AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION

Linda Apple Candle Artist Jfay Marian Fanny Christian Anthony Christian Paul Pinson Ray Shuell Arti Chauhan Mary Mary Rusty Harden Sarah Donnellan Pegi Sue Slaughter Vikki North Dana Aldis Gail M. Allen Gail M. Allen ]]> http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2010-02-27/art-challenge-25-silence/feed/ 5 Art Challenge #24- VALENTINE http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2010-02-14/art-challenge-24-valentine/ http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2010-02-14/art-challenge-24-valentine/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:06:55 +0000 The Host http://www.theartistchallenge.com/?p=2985 Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind; And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.

-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.

Attention Patrons: To purchase artwork in this gallery, contact the artist direct at their website link listed with their work.

All verse & Artwork protected under ©2010 The Artist Challenge.
The Artist Challenge is a website for Mature Audience. Some images may not be suitable for children or those sensitive to adult subject matter. VIEWERS VISIT OUR SITE AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION

Sarah Donnellan Anthony Christian Heather Riccardi Ray Shuell Marian Fanny Christian Marian Fanny Christian Candle Artist Jfay Anthony Christian Candle Artist Jfay Ray Shuell Ray Shuell Ray Shuell Vikki North Ray Shuell Gail M. Allen Ray Wilkins Vikki North
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

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It’s found in dreams that come in go.

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.”

Attention Patrons: To purchase artwork in this gallery, contact the artist direct at their website link listed with their work.

All verse & Artwork protected under ©2010 The Artist Challenge.

The Artist Challenge is a website for Mature Audience. Some images may not be suitable for children or those sensitive to adult subject matter. VIEWERS VISIT OUR SITE AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION

Gail M. Allen Linda Apple Marian Fanny Christian Pegi Sue Slaughter Lauren Everett Finn Pegi Sue Slaughter Ray Wilkins Candle Artist Jfay Lisa Carney Arti Chauhan Paul Pinson Ray Shuell TJ Lev Rusty Harden Sarah Donnellan Vikki North

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!”

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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”.

Attention Patrons: To purchase artwork in this gallery, contact the artist direct at their website link listed with their work.

The Artist Challenge is a website for Mature Audience. Some images may not be suitable for children or those sensitive to adult subject matter. VIEWERS VISIT OUR SITE AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION
Judith D'Agostino Rusty Harden Manuela Valenti Paul Pinson Candle Artist Jfay Suzanne Nicolaisen Sarah Donnellan Ray Wilkins Ray Shuell Lisa Carney Beckie Saar Leone Vikki North
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.
]]> http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2010-01-16/art-challenge-22-turbulence/feed/ 1 Art Challenge #21- The Reveal http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2009-11-14/art-challenge-21-the-reveal/ http://www.theartistchallenge.com/2009-11-14/art-challenge-21-the-reveal/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:59:28 +0000 The Host http://www.theartistchallenge.com/?p=2424 ‘ The anticipation is beyond what I can put into words! I have waited as a gentlemen should wait. The truth is all I ask you reveal…”

 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!

Attention Patrons: To purchase artwork in this gallery, contact the artist direct at their website link listed with their work.

The Artist Challenge is a website for Mature Audience. Some images may not be suitable for children or those sensitive to adult subject matter. VIEWERS VISIT OUR SITE AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION
Sarah Donnellan Candle Artist Jfay Rusty Harden Paul Pinson Mary Mary Judith D'Agostino Chaotic Tranquility Vikki North

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’

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