Well, if your in the painting mood how about a challenge?
The Artists Network current challenge........... go to the link below and look at the entries so far... then you paint your entry.

What does spring mean to you--besides flowers, that is. Flowers are fine, but artists are far too creative to "root" themselves to one subject, don't you think? For the Spring Nonfloral challenge, convey a sense of springtime through color, subject, atmosphere or any other means--as long as its not flowers. Fresh ideas encouraged.Here are the details:
To enter, you must be a registered user of the Artist Network forums. To register, click on the word "Register" toward the top of this page and on the right. If you're already a forum member, just make sure you're logged in.
Your artwork is to convey a sense of springtime or convey what spring means to you--without depicting flowers.
Your artwork may be any style from trompe l’oeil realism to somewhat abstract (objects must be identifiable).
All media are acceptable, including collage—just keep your work basically two-dimensional.
New work only please.
Include your artwork's name, dimensions and medium when you post it. A sentence or two of background information about your artwork is encouraged, but not necessary.
Click here for posting instructions. Do not use the "Quick Reply" area to post art. Instead, click on the "Add Reply" icon. You'll find it on the left after the last message. Look for a green pencil on a yellow background.
Those who have won an All-Media Paint-Off challenge within the past year may post their art, but they are not eligible to win this challenge. If you're unsure whether you're eligible or not, email me at artistsnetwork@fwmedia.com
Multiple entries are permissible, but no more than one entry by the same artist will be selected as a finalist.As always, the winner of this challenge will recieve a $50.00 gift certificate for North Light Books.This challenge closes at noon EST on Monday, May 18, 2009. Then forum users and newsletter subscribers will have a chance to vote on their favorite entry from finalists selected by the editors of The Artist's Magazine.Happy painting!

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