It’s been another busy week on the bubble. From meet ups in Arizona to radio interviews in Manchester – here’s just some of the action that caught our eye:
Works from talented new bubblers
Aussie bubbler Rosemaree and her husband Malcom met up with Susan Bergstrom in the States and spent time exploring the Navada/Arizona desert. Susan shared some shots from their Aussie Invasion. Elsewhere in the US, Matthew Dawkins spent a crazy 48 hours with fellow bubbler MommaKluyt, taking in road trips, phallic monuments, alien visitors and a giant tortoise. And a bunch of bubblers discussed the lengths they’d gone to in order to meet up.
Tcat757 got some great advice on selective colouring. Jen Biscoe shared a behind the scenes peek at her first group exhibition and Alexandra Felgate shared a work in progress for the Disintegration Collaboration: “I did have so much fun with this. I’ve not done a lot of collage, but with my papers from my DisCo project bundle, it just felt like a natural thing to do, and I am LOVING it!”.
New writers (click on the avatars to read their works)
Terence Russell shared his thoughts on becoming a better photographer: “I have continually made a study of those images created by masters, both past and present that move me, in order to understand why they do so. Is it the composition, technique, subject matter, originality, or whatever? Once I gain some understanding of what I like, I have continually tried to implement the same elements into my own work. That is how I do it. I’d like to hear your ideas!”
Works by Terence Russell
Hollyann had a gig on BBC Radio in Manchester, UK. Cathy Walker had a fight with a fence and others shared their sympathies and stories of injuries sustained while trying to get a great shot. And Lynn Janine Abbott was inspired to create a painting based on a fellow bubbler John44’s photography.
Each week we feature a small slice of the action in our weekly wrap up but we’d really like to hear from you. Is there anything you’d like to share? What was the highlight of your week?
Ann Warrenton
Wow, wonderful to read, thanks
coppertrees
Dragonflyer is doing a Show at New North Galleries in Melbourne. If anyone is in the Area Please stop by and give her your support.
The show is going now,if your in Melbourne stop in and support our Redbubbler Dragonflyer
coppertrees
We got a new Host at The Love of Erie and Enchanting Artwork
I would like to welcome Paolo Franco
He Art caught my eye several Months ago.Paolo Franco Orlando (Paul Frank Orlando) Boston, Massachusetts, though currently liveing and working in Atlanta, Georgia as a full time art professor/animator/artist. A digital painter and useing Photoshop and Painter to create. His work ranges from Gothic, Surreal, and Introspective.
A master using Black as his main hue/color has created many Art Pieces.
My Fav.
Welcome Paolo to the Group and as a Host. So very glad to have you here.
gobucki
Thanks for the mention. It was an awesome weekend with MommaKluyt. She got a few goofy pictures of me as well if you check out her portfolio.
stephaniemwood
I had “a moment” and wrote this and I was gifted a 1-inch aqaure viewfinder lens (scalped from the innards of an old twin-lens reflex camera) and I’ve been running around sticking my face into things and taking really, really close-up photos for days. It’s been a fun week!
stephaniemwood
*ahem … that’s supposed to read “square”. (heh)
Margaret Bonnes
Iv been on suicide watch for 3 weeks but last right my timing was PERFECT….had to pee and managed to interrupt before any damage was done otherwise he would have actually succeeded I love my dodgy bladder!
ShadowDancer
The Touched by Fire blog had a great week for features with this theme There are unwritten areas in our souls, or parts of ourselves shaved clean for ulterior motives. In addition to the features there are other bloggings of bubble art. Check it out!
Bruce Dickson
In my journal proposed an exciting new gallery concept for Redbubble to consider. So far all favorable responses.
The idea is for a "Personal Favorites Gallery. It would provide an instant doorway to access so many brilliant works by so many talented Bubblers. And it exists already. All it needs is promotion and a prominent place to feature the links. To know it better please read on.
And if you like the idea, please make a point of mentioning you are in support to Redbubble.
patjila
I made a sale a tee shirt design as a sticker :)))))))
MommaKluyt
Thanks for the mention! It was an amazing experience and so nice to finally meet Matt, who is such an important part of my life.
stephaniek
RB-meets are awesome fun!!! ;-)) I’ve had 5 so far…………………..;-))
Margaret Bonnes
we have had one……but we were all friends before redbubble LOL
Roz McQuillan
Just wanted to share a little win with my bubble friends… this painting just won the prize for ‘Best Painting by a Bayside Artist’ in the Porsche Bayside Art Show 2010. I’m thrilled, and have to confess… I’ve just gone and spent two thirds on art materials! Oh well, easy come ( not!! ), easy go!
Matt Penfold
Congrats to all those mentioned and welcome all you new RedBubblers.
I reckon the ENT challenge was a highlight of this week and it connected a lot of bubblers, possibly for the first time. Thanks RB :-)
Peter Hill
Without doubt the highlight of my week was the generous feedback from wrapping up 10,000 words and umpteen links and samples into 2 Tutorials, after several weeks of preparation, one on understanding the fiddly bits of aperture and f stop and the other revealing the real nature of tilt+shift photography.
Mel Brackstone...
Great week with the ENT challenge, and also, Warren Haney is exhibiting his work in Brisbane this week, a must see for me! His work has intrigued me forever, and I really want to see the large format paintings he produces first hand…
Arcadia Tempest
My we sure are one bunch of inspirational and talented bubblers.
So many wonderful achievements, sure makes this bubbler so happy to be a part of this community to see and enjoy with them their success stories. :O))
webbie
So good seeing all the new talent…Thanks for sharing all the information:)
berndt2
Back in London, I probably averaged taking photos at 2 premieres every 3 weeks. Now that i’m back in Australia, that’s not really on my radar anymore. Except last Sunday, it actually happened!
funkyfacestudio
Thanks for the update RB. Way to go Mel for adding a link to Warren’s Exhibition, you beat me too it :)
Diana-Lee Saville
Oh wow…awesome stuff…I wanna go to Susan’s place :))
Simon Sherry
Great stuff to delve into here! The highlight for my week was seeing this interview that Damien Mason conducted over on his blog. Not only was it an honour to be asked, but the process he used (back and forth bmails) made for a very enjoyable experience.
Dorothea Baker
my highlight of the week was the arrival of my sketchbook a few days ago, the start of a really awesome project. read about it here
SusanAdey
I have to say that I was inpired by RB this week with the ENT challenge. I’d never claim to be someone who could draw with a pencil let alone a computer touch-pad but then along came the ENT and I thought why not. So I did and I was amazed by the positive comments that I received despite my lack of drawing skills. Thanks RB for the fun. :)
Qnita
My highlight of the week was a feature on a image I added. Went to do dishes, when I came back, I had the big surprise! :-)
Warren Haney
Thank-you so much Mel and Lisa…………………..xoxo
Alexandra Felgate
Wow, thanks very much for the mention! The DisCo project, like so many here on Red Bubble, has been an amazing journey (still continuing) and has encouraged me, amongst many other talented artists, to spread our wings and try new things!