What a wonderful month thus far / I have won the Mammals Challenge...
What a wonderful month thus far / I have won the Mammals Challenge in the all that is nature group with this Northern Elephant Seal image Got a third place in the same group macro challenge for this Julia Heliconian butterfly, which also won first place in the Goodbye, Butterfly! challenge hosted by the Zoophoria group / This image also won first Place in the your best macro challenge hosted by the Macro Untouched group I won third place in the The Conversation challenge hosted by the Candid Photography group / for my Communication! – School children play with public phone in Costa Rica image I was the runner up in the Weekly contest – Animal of all kinds challenge hosted by the Animal Photography group for my image A female Elephant seal Mirounga angustirostris which also won a second place in the Wildlife challenge hosted by the Challenge Café group In the Latin America Group i won second place in the Latin America Book #1 challenge for my Titikaka Man image I won second place in the The Pacific Coastline of California challenge hosted by the California Sound group for my Tranquility image. In the The Professionals group I have received 7th place in the Dusk Challenge for my Sunset in Convict Lake, Mammoth Lakes, California image. this image was also chosen as the avatar and cover image for the Untamed California challenge hosted by the California Sound group Second place was also won in the “It’s all Black and White challenge”: hosted by the The Artistic Nude group for my entry Distress Finished in the top ten in the Cacti and Other Succulents group for the Group avatar challenge with the Cactus cluster entry And last but hopefully no least I won 8th place in the Candids with Hats challenge hosted by the Candid Photography group for this entry Artist’s Hat-An artist is working on a chalk painting at the Imadinari Street Painting Festival. Santa Barbara, California6 In short three (3) winnings in first place / Five (5) winnings in second place / Two (2) winnings in third place / One 7th, one 8th and one 10th place. / To all the artists in RB who took the time to vote for me my sincere gratitude and thanks,it couldn’t have happened without your support and votes. THANK YOU!!! / Yes a good month indeed….... :-)
I’ve heard many questions, over the years, as to why Jesus, his mother, etc. are automatically portrayed as caucasian, why Jesus usually …
I’ve heard many questions, over the years, as to why Jesus, his mother, etc. are automatically portrayed as caucasian, why Jesus usually has blue eyes in the movies, etc. This is the answer, and also something to provide a bit of thought in regards to what people have really “discovered” when they have “discovered the image of Jesus in a scorch mark on a tortilla” or the “image of the Virgin Mary in the sheen of an oil slick”. Ready? Most of the artists who painted images of the alleged Virgin Mary (read Galatians 1:19), Jesus, God, the Apostles, and etc. were commissioned by a certain family, or a certain religious figure. Most of the artists were white, at least as compared to many other ethnic groups, lived amongst predominantly white people, and were expected – since no one knew what the religious figures actually looked like – to base the figures they painted on members of the family, government, or clergy. There are books which tell this, in tale or in historical data; some combine the two very well, I might add. So, that is why Jesus, Mary, Paul, Peter, etc. are portrayed as caucasian: it was mostly caucasian persons who posed for, and painted, the most well known of the paintings. It is not because of an assumption that they could not be black, or red, or olive in tone. It’s just that it was caucasians involved in their creation, predominantly. Why is Judas more often portrayed as black, then? Because, no one wanted a member of their family or staff being portrayed as Judas, so they preferred him to be a color they were not. In other words, if this had all happened in a town that was predominately full of negroid painters, who were painting for negroid rich people, Judas would have been a blonde-haired, blue eyed, white man; everyone else would have been significantly darker. That’s just life, as it happened. Moving on to what this means, vis a vis Mary as an oil slick: Since almost all of the assumed looks of the persons who were painted as religious figures from the Bible were really modeled after various family members, and occasional clergy or government figures, the truth is that when someone yells “I have seen the face of Jesus mirrored in the frost of my window.” , what they, in fact, if they only knew it, mean is something more like “I have seen the face of a movie star who was chosen for his resemblance to the third cousin of an Italian nobleman, mirrored in the frost of my window!”. It is impossible, in reality, for them to mean anything else, as no one had a camera to take a picture of Jesus, Mary, etc. Also, no sketches of them have been found, except as were modeled after someone else. Just thought you’d like to know. Why am I writing this? Well, not to burst any bubbles. Just, I realized, when talking to my father, that very few people know enough about the history of Italy to have this information. Many people, who know that a good whack of Italians painted most of the great religious figures, assume it was by divine inspiration. Well, it wasn’t: it was because they got paid to paint, and otherwise they would not be getting paid and have to go find other work, and like all good little artists who wish to eat, they tended to whore their credibility in favor of survival. Only fairly well to do persons, with enough connections not to have to worry about the religious and government personnel jumping them for it, had the leisure to explore the possibilities of divine inspiration. Most of their work didn’t survive.
Thank you so much to all the wonderful hosts at THE DIVINE FEMININE for featuring my drawing RED LIPS ! I’m happy:-) CHEERS ! / Brig…
Thank you so much to all the wonderful hosts at THE DIVINE FEMININE for featuring my drawing RED LIPS ! I’m happy:-) CHEERS ! / Brigitte
A huge thank you to the wonderful group Painters In Modern Times / and it’s hosts Marilyn Brown Trisha Lamoreaux kafka Marion Chapman / ...
A huge thank you to the wonderful group Painters In Modern Times / and it’s hosts Marilyn Brown Trisha Lamoreaux kafka Marion Chapman / Martin Kirkwood and mxsara / / for featuring my work / “Mystical Figure” / / I’m truly honoured and delighted to be featured by this outstanding group! / I’m over the moon! Made my day! Yaaaaaaay! / Have a great day / Luv and hugs / Carol xxxxxx
To be featured is always a nice thing ..so I’m very glad that my artwork LEO was featured in the !Bubble $uccessStories! Group ….....11…
To be featured is always a nice thing ..so I’m very glad that my artwork LEO was featured in the !Bubble $uccessStories! Group ….....11-09-09! / Many thanks to the hosts Foxyphotography and 3XEternity…..it’s very appreciated!!!:-) / RED LIPS WAS FEATURED IN THE MATURE WOMAN GROUP…..12-09-09! / Many thanks to Richard Murch for featuring and supporting my work….it’s very appreciated! / As always many thanks for viewing and all comments welcome! Brigitte:-)
Hi folks, I thought I would let you know about my new female form calendar.This calendar is a collection of some of my female form series…
Hi folks, I thought I would let you know about my new female form calendar.This calendar is a collection of some of my female form series, these works range from original watercolour drawings to original acrylic, gouache paintings. The ideal was to bring out the sensual side of womanhood.I feel it shows the many different ways to capture the beauty and mystery of a woman! / COVER PAGE …..BRIGITTE HINTNER’S FEMALE FORM CALENDAR 2010 If you want to buy a copy to hang in your kitchen,office,studio or toilet….I think it would be a nice companion for you during the year 2010! / Think Birthday and Christmas! Let me know if you want a calendar with your own selection of my images.Ideas for other themes are most welcome:-) Thanks for viewing and commenting…it’s very appreciated! Brigitte:-)
BEHIND THE MASK WAS FEATURED IN THE FIRST THINGS GROUP …...20-09-09! / !http://images-3.redbubble.net/img/art/backingcolor:white/produ…
BEHIND THE MASK WAS FEATURED IN THE FIRST THINGS GROUP …...20-09-09! / EXHAUSTED WAS FEATURED IN THE IMPRESSIONIST ART GROUP …...18-09-09! / MEDUSA WAS FEATURED IN THE CORE (C.O.R.E) GROUP ….17-09-09! / Many thanks for the honour to Ushna Sardar,Sharon Mau and Janis Zroback…...it’s very appreciated! Thanks for viewing and commenting, / Brigitte:-)
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/ LOOKING AT…..WAS FEATURED IN THE INSPIRED BY LIFE GROUP ….....07-10-09 / Many thanks to Jonathan Carri….it’s very appreciated! / LOOK INTO THE FUTURE WAS FEATURED IN THE PAINTED LADIES GROUP…....06-10-09 / Many thanks to StephanieAllison…it’s very appreciated! / PINK BEAUTY WAS FEATURED IN THE WATERCOLOUR PENCIL ART GROUP…...05-10-09 / Many thanks to the hosts Alice Oates and Alexandra Felgate…it’s very appreciated! / Hi everyone, just a quick hello and a great big thank you to you all who have left comments on my artworks…..I can assure you they are all taken on board and very appreciateted….my kindest regards to each and everyone of you ! Brigitte:-)
BROKEN HEART WAS FEATURED IN THE GERMAN ARTIST GROUP…..11-10-09 / Many thanks to Oehmig Birgit…...it’s very appreciated and I feel h…
BROKEN HEART WAS FEATURED IN THE GERMAN ARTIST GROUP…..11-10-09 / Many thanks to Oehmig Birgit…...it’s very appreciated and I feel honoured! / GIRL HOLDING HER FAVOURITE FLOWER WAS FEATURED IN THE !BUBBLE $UCCESS STORIES! GROUP…...09-10-09 / Many thanks to the hosts Foxyphotography and 3XEternity…..it’s very appreciated…it gave me a lift! Another thing I’d like to share with that I have been on RB for two years this month October. / REDBUBBLE you’re like vintage wine, just getting better and better! Also to everyone , I hope my works will continue to grow and I am truly thankful to have your feedback as an inspiration along with the fine images you produce! Brigitte:-)
Perfect for the holidays, hey here is a link so a few pencil drawing calendars I put together on redbubble and a link to my pencil drawin…
Perfect for the holidays, hey here is a link so a few pencil drawing calendars I put together on redbubble and a link to my pencil drawing books at lulu.com. Please…. by all means, order a copy today and share the link to the calendars and my Pencil drawing book. If every person I knew online ordered a book or calendar, for themselves or as gifts for the holidays, I could purchase two new hearing aids, which medical insurance no longer cover. Yes, there is a selfish motive behind this email :) Priced low and with little profit, I am hoping that they sell well enough to get my name out there, share my drawings at a fair price and did I say, perhaps get two new hearing aids? LOL With Four calendars to choose from, one is sure to meets your interest or taste: / Calendars: http://www.redbubble.com/people/paper2pencil/calendars / Save 10% off during the month of October when you order directly from lulu.com / Books: Order books: http://stores.lulu.com/paper2pencil Send your fans to your book page on Lulu.com. Click “Buy” and enter code ’ FALLREAD ’ at checkout. Your fans will save 10% off their purchase! Disclaimer: Enter coupon code ‘FALLREAD’ during checkout and save 10% off the purchase price. Discount cannot be used to pay for, nor shall be applied to, applicable taxes or shipping and handling charges. Maximum amount that may be applied to discount is $10.00 or less. Promotional codes cannot be applied to any previous orders. No exchanges or substitutions allowed. Only one valid promotional code may be used per order. Offer expires October 31, 2009 at 11:59 PM EDT. Lulu.com reserves the right to change or revoke this offer at any time. Void where prohibited. Your support is greatly encouraged. And please share this message to your friends and blogs. Respectfully, / David J. Vanderpool Order books: http://stores.lulu.com/paper2pencil / Visit my website: http://www.paper2pencil.com / Order prints from Redbubble: http://paper2pencil.redbubble.com / Order prints from DeviantArt: http://paper2pencil.deviantart.com/ / Blog: http://www.facebook.com/people/David-J-Vanderpool/758300690 / upport.
I am always so pleased ,thrilled and honoured when I see a ” Feature Alert” pop on my screen…..Many thanks to the hosts Mariaan Krog an…
I am always so pleased ,thrilled and honoured when I see a ” Feature Alert” pop on my screen…..Many thanks to the hosts Mariaan Krog and Susan van Zyl for selecting my Little Green Witch….it’s very appreciated and you made my day !:-) It feels so wonderful to see people look at my images and love them so much , to feature them and to put them in their group! I am a featured member in the African Art At Heart Group…....26-10-09 / Also I’ve won a special “Solo Exhibition” in the Challenge Winner Forum in this amazing group WITCHTIME won the Halloween Challenge in the African Art At Heart Group…....25-10-09 / / WITCHTIME was featured in the African Art At Hearzt Group…..27-10-09 / / THANK YOU SO MUCH / Brigitte:-)
Are you looking to give that art student something special for the holidays? Or maybe add a book created by someone you know, to your pri…
Are you looking to give that art student something special for the holidays? Or maybe add a book created by someone you know, to your private library? Now YOU can order a copy of Pencil Drawings – A look into the art of David J. Vanderpool and save 10% when you place your order directly with lulu.com all through the month of November! / Spread the word: / Place your order at http://stores.lulu.com/paper2pencil / Click “Buy” and enter code ’ GREATBOOK ’ at checkout. / You will save 10% off your purchase! / Please fill free to share this offer with your friends and family! Disclaimer: Enter coupon code ‘GREATBOOK’ during checkout and save 10% off the purchase price. Discount cannot be used to pay for, nor shall be applied to, applicable taxes or shipping and handling charges. Maximum amount that may be applied to discount is $10.00 per account. Promotional codes cannot be applied to any previous orders. No exchanges or substitutions allowed. Only one valid promotional code may be used per order. Offer expires November 30, 2009 at 11:59 PM EDT. Lulu.com reserves the right to change or revoke this offer at any time. Void where prohibited. / Pencil Drawings – A look into the art of David J. Vanderpool Order books: http://stores.lulu.com/paper2pencil / Visit my website: http://www.paper2pencil.com / Order prints from Redbubble: http://paper2pencil.redbubble.com / Order prints from DeviantArt: http://paper2pencil.deviantart.com/ / Blog: http://www.facebook.com/people/David-J-Vanderpool/758300690
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