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ARTIST of the DAY: Danielle Evans

Posted on November 24, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

life LESSONS

I have a love for the written word, both for content AND form. I good sign for anything–barbershop, hardware or boutique, will make my heart skip a beat. I may have found my soul mate in today’s Artist of the Day Danielle Evans of Marmalade Bleue, whose “heartstrings are plucked by lettering”. Did I mention that she uses mostly food? I know… soul mates. Plus, what better ART to pair with today’s ART DEADLINE? (continues below)

Love You more than Pizza by Artist of the Day Danielle Evans! — *“Love You more than Pizza”* *by Artist of the Day Danielle Evans.* *The pizza image was carved blindly without stencil, using 4 mediums, eventually executing the final on a extra large, 16″ diameter pie.*

“As a kid, I loved making Valentines and dropping them in my classmates’ handmade holiday boxes with a piece of candy. This year I realized Instagram had adopted a direct message box requiring a private image to start a discussion which reminded me of this nostalgic practice. I set to work on the theme ‘Love You More Than…’ and sent over 250 private message Valentines with personal notes to the recipients. I pulled every pun, sparing no dad joke. This was about more than love.” –Danielle Evans

Learn more about Danielle Evans!

ARTIST of the DAY: Laura Sellers

Posted on November 22, 2015November 22, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

smoky MOUNTAINS

The Smoky Mountains are celebrated for the vivid colors of fall, but those of us in the know appreciate the desaturated hues of winter. We rarely get the opportunity to celebrate artists that live so close, so we are excited to share the work of Asheville-based artist Laura Sellers, our current Artist of the Day, with you. (continues below)

Learn more about the work of AAAD Artist of the Day Laura Sellers! — *Learn more about the work of AAAD’s Artist of the Day Laura Sellers!*

“The summer series of crates were my first attempt at abstract painting on a 3-dimensional form using the desaturation scale. The entire palette was created from the combination of two complementary colors (yellow-green and purple) that when combined form a neutral grey. The colors matched the rainy summer days of the mountains perfectly, and the abstract lines mimic the horizontal landscape lines.” –Laura Sellers

Learn more about Laura Sellers!

CALL for ENTRIES: Imagined World Creatures

Posted on November 22, 2015November 22, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

seasonal
VARIETY

It is almost time for winter cabbage. I am always grateful to those of our local farmers that have the forethought to plant cold-hardy cabbage in late August so that we can have at least one locally-grown GREEN veggie this winter. It is neither a high-yield crop, nor is it a high profit crop. Aside from how delightful it tastes in Irish stew, I am fascinated by the other worldliness of cabbage layers. If you compare the outside leaves to the interior leaves of the cabbage head, you would assume one was some sort of alien mutant version of the other with changes in color, texture AND taste. This next Call wants your other worldliness. Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Slocumb Galleries at ETSU (Johnson City, TN) for Creatures of Imagined Worlds. This is a great academic gallery. $20 entry. Don’t miss it…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Imagined World Creatures

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists residing in U.S., age 18+

MEDIA: Open to all 2D & 3D media

DEADLINE: December 9, 2015

NOTIFICATION: by December 18, 2015

ENTRY FEE: $20 for up to 4 entries

CURATORS: Marty Henley has a B.S. in Computer Animation and Design, a M.A. in art with a concentration in sculpture, and is a Professional Illustrator and Game Designer. He has a fascination with organic and inorganic textures and masses, their combinations in the creation of imaginary artistic creatures, and the emotional and psychological connections the viewers have with these creations. Marty is currently an Adjunct faculty member at East Tennessee State University, were he teaches 2D design, 3D design, and Color Theory.

Kevin C. Reaves has a B.F.A and an M.F.A. with a concentration in Jewelry and Metals. He is a traditional sculptor, metalsmith, digital modeler and an avid game and toy designer. Kevin is inspired by retro science fiction, Japanese monster movies, toys, games and 80’s pop culture. His designs have a strong geometric aesthetic and they often deal with social issues and human conditions that primarily focus on Western civilization.

AWARDS: Up to $500 in prizes

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

ARTIST of the DAY: Amy Friend

Posted on November 18, 2015November 17, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

perspective, yes

Get to know artist Amy Friend, our current Artist of the Day. I struggled to choose what to post because she is, simply, in my head. This work is both lush & toothsome. (continues below)

My Tangled Perspective by Amy Friend, AAAD Artist of the Day — *My Tangled Perspective by Amy Friend*

“A pleasure in the discomfort & need for the tension.”
— Amy Friend (from amydraws.com)

“My current body of work focuses on a desire for balance and the dichotomy of my life; my desire for adventure and freedom versus a need for security and roots. Illustrating these themes is the current obsession of mine. Using metaphors and abstracts, my work maintains realism in its depiction. The compositions create a graceful struggle and an uncertain balance.”

Learn more about Amy Friend!

ARTIST of the DAY: Polly Nor

Posted on November 17, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

our FIRST time, again

AAAD is thrilled to announce Polly Nor as our very first Artist of the Day. The first “A” of AAAD is “art” & as we begin our seventh year, you will see more art on our pages. Our month Featured Artist will now be chosen from Artist of the Day posts. Simple. Delicious. (continues below)

Let Go -- illustration by Polly Nor — *Let Go — illustration by Polly Nor*

“I draw women & devils for women & devils.”
— Polly Nor (via Twitter)

North London illustrator Polly Nor has produced a number of commissions for Hunger TV, Bloomsbury and EMI records and has worked on projects for Bric Gallery, Salzburg Festival and The Metropolitan Opera, New York. With a strong focus on female sexuality, relationships and emotional instability, Polly Nor creates erotic and cultural satire for all the perverted internet addicts out there.

Learn more about Polly Nor!

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