Two Challenges End Thursday, December 31

Hi Everyone,

I hope you're all having a wonderful holiday season.

We have TWO challenges ending in the Mosaic Challenge group tomorrow.  If you have something to enter, it's not too late.  Photos need to be posted by the end of the day, December 31. 

This link will take you to a list of the current challenges.  It shows you everything that's ending in the future with links to the discussions and photos.  Current Challenges


The first challenge is "Tempered Glass".  Get a closer look at the gorgeous work here:  http://www.flickr.com/groups/mosaicchallenge/discuss/72157622424251099/

The second challenge is "Missed Deadline / Second Chance".    http://www.flickr.com/groups/mosaicchallenge/discuss/72157622420946757/


Be sure to read up on the "Missed Deadline" discussion.  There's a good chance you've made something in the last year or so that can be entered.  Details here:  http://www.flickr.com/groups/mosaicchallenge/discuss/72157622545446340/

Sometime between January 1 and 7 please visit the photos section on Flickr (or you can wait for me to send out another reminder) and email me via Flickr (millimomo) or at Millimomo@gmail.com with your three favorites from each of the challenges.  I'll announce the favorites sometime the following weekend.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Enjoy!

Lynne

"Holiday" Challenge - Time to Vote!

Hi Everyone,

It's that time again!  The "Holiday" Challenge just ended, so it's time to vote for your three favorite pieces.  If you only want to vote for one or two pieces, that's okay too.  For a closer look go here:  http://www.flickr.com/groups/mosaicchallenge/discuss/72157622307527732/

When voting please send me the number of the piece and the name of the artist (this helps ensure that the right person gets the vote).

You may vote through the end of the day December 7.  Favorites will be announced December 8.  Please send me a Flickr email (or a regular email) with your votes.

Happy December!

Lynne

Happy Holidays

Hello Everyone,

I hope your holiday season is off to a great start.

The "Holiday" challenge is wrapping up in the Mosaic Challenge group.  The last day to enter pieces is Monday, November 30.

This challenge is for any holiday - not just the ones quickly approaching.

Lori Gilson (LaurieAmber) picked this challenge, and her description is this:

"I think a theme of "Holiday!" would be fun right now. It would encompass any holiday, or what holiday means to you - any favorite holiday will do - It can be any type, 3D, 2D, or whatever appeals - just on the theme of your favorite holiday."

Voting will run from December 1 through December 7 with the top three favorites announced December 8.

Go here for more detailed photos:  http://www.flickr.com/groups/mosaicchallenge/discuss/72157622307527732/

And check here for a discussion of the challenge:  http://www.flickr.com/groups/mosaicchallenge/discuss/72157622307478586/


Have a great week.

Lynne

One more week to LEAVE

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf's a flower. 

- Albert Camus

Hi Everyone!

The deadline to enter your "Leaves" Challenge (Challenge #27) piece is quickly approaching.  You have until the end of the day Saturday, October 31 to enter your piece.

I can't believe how many gorgeous entries we have already!  What a great challenge idea.  Thank you Pat Mitchell.

Please see details and questions about the challenge here, and to see the beautiful entries in more detail go here.

As always, please email me with questions, or - better yet - add to the discussion.

Enjoy!

Lynne

Ch #27 "Leaves" - 18 More Days to Complete Your Entry

Hi Everyone,

The "Leaves" Challenge ends October 31.  You have 18 more days to complete your pieces. 

Check out the gorgeous mosaics that have been entered so far.  What a great variety.

As always, the top three favorites will win gift certificates from Glass Tile of Oklahoma.

Ch #26 Beatles Songs Challenge - Favorites Announced

Congratulations to the artists who created the three favorites for the Beatles Challenge in the Mosaic Challenge group.  Check out the photos in better detail here.

Thank you to Laura (LauraInSpain) for coming up with a great idea for a challenge.  :-)

The number one favorite piece is "Blackbird" created by  Lori Meade (MeadeL).

Lori will get to pick the challenge ending December 31, and she'll receive a $25 gift certificate from Tammy at Glass Tile of Oklahoma.

The second favorite is "Lovely Rita" by Betta Mosaics (Stephanie).

The third favorite is "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" by Linda (LyndaLu_Fla)

You can see all of the gorgeous entries below, or click here for better detail.

Ch #26 - "The Beatles Songs" - September 30 is the Last Day to Enter

Hi Everyone!

This Wednesday, September 30, is the last day to enter a piece (or pieces) for "The Beatles Songs" Challenge.

Please check out the entries we've received so far right here.

Aren't they fantastic??

Voting starts Thursday, October 1 and will go through Wednesday, October 7. Please send me a Flickr Mail at Millimomo or email me at Millimomo@gmail.com. You may vote for up to three of your favorites. Some people like to vote for just one or two pieces, and that's okay too.

The top three favorites will be announced Thursday, October 8, and the faves will receive a $25, $15 and $10 gift certificate from Tammy at Glass Tile of Oklahoma.

Thanks to everyone for your participation!

Lynne

Ch #25 "Night Scene" Favorites Announced

Hello Everyone!

Thanks to Anne (AnneFlickr2008) for choosing this wonderful "Night Scene" challenge. The entries are beautiful. It was very difficult to vote for just three pieces.

All three favorites now receive gift certificates from Tammy at Glass Tile of Oklahoma. Thank you Tammy, for your generosity and support.

The number one favorite also gets to pick a future challenge for us.

Now for the lineup! :) (Click here to see it on Flickr)


Laurie Gilson (Laurie Amber) created "Night Watch", the number one favorite.




The second place favorite is "Fire Fly Rhapsody" by Cindi Buhrig (Cindiloo77).




The third place favorite is "Night Eyes" by Kathleen (ArtsyPhartsy)

25 "Night Scene" Challenge - Time to Vote!

Hi Mosaic Friends,

The "Night Scene" challenge just ended yesterday, and the votes are already rolling in. Please send me a FlickrMail (Millimomo) (or regular email at Millimomo@gmail.com) with up to three of your favorite pieces. Voting is open through the end of the day Monday, September 7.


Above you'll see a thumbnail of the twelve gorgeous pieces, but click here for a closer look.


When voting please give me the number and either the name of the artist or the piece. This ensures that the right piece gets the vote.


All three favorites will receive gift certificates from Tammy at Glass Tile of Oklahoma, and the number one favorite will get to pick a future challenge.


Please take your time to check out the pieces and send in your votes.


Enjoy!
Lynne

A Few More Night Scenes

Hi Everyone,


There is one more week to complete your "Night Scene" pieces for the Mosaic Challenge ending August 31. Above you'll see the three most recent entries. I love the variety and interpretations!


Please make sure your pieces are added HERE, by the end of the day, August 31, to be included in the voting. Everyone is invited to vote between September 1 and 7 for their favorite three pieces, and those three pieces will receive a prize from Tammy at Glass Tile of Okalahoma.


As always, please let me know if you have any questions. I'm happy to help.


Happy Mosaicing,

Lynne

Ch #26 - The Beatles Songs

Hi Everyone,

I love the challenge that's ending September 30, "The Beatles Songs", and I'm not the only one. We already have six gorgeous entries, and the interesting thing is that there have been no duplicates of song titles yet.

Check out the entries in more detail right here.

Here's one list of Beatles songs.


This challenge runs from July 11 through September 30, so there is plenty of time to get creative with this one.


Happy Mosaicing!

Lynne

Night Scene - Challenge #25 - What's Happening So Far?

Hey Everyone,

Check out the four fun, funky, fabulous Night Scene entries we've received so far. They're wonderful! I love how this challenge lends itself to some of my favorite colors.


If you're still contemplating entering a piece, there's plenty of time; the challenge doesn't end until August 31.


Happy mosaicing, and have a great weekend.

Lynne

The Next Few Challenges....

Hi Everyone,


This is a link in Flickr that you might want to add to your favorites: Current Challenges


It has a list of all of the current challenges, the start and end dates, links to the discussions and photos, and at the top there's also a link to the group guidelines.

However, to save you the effort of clicking over there, I'll just let you know about the next few challenges. They're so fun!


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Challenge #25 - Night Scene

June 8 - August 31, 2009 - AnneFlickr2008 (Anne)

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Challenge #26 - The Beatles Songs

July 11 - September 30, 2009 - LauraInSpain (Laura)

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Challenge #27 - Leaves

August 9 - October 31, 2009 - MosaicWench (Pat Mitchell)

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Ch #24 COFFEE Challenge Favorites Announced

Hi Everyone,

What a bunch of fantastic entries for a fantastic challenge idea from Pat Mitchell (MosaicWench).

Thank you to everyone who participated by entering a piece or voting.

As seems to happen often in this group, the person who thought up the challenge won the challenge.


Congratulations, Pat, on creating the number one favorite piece, "Java Jive".




The first runner up piece is, "Percolation", by Chris Emmert.
I love the zen feel of this entry.




The second runner up piece is, "Ahhh, Coffee", made by Jenny (WackyWeeder). Congratulations, Jenny!




This challenge is especially fun, because all three favorites have won gift certificates from Tammy at Glass Tile of Oklahoma. Thank you Tammy!


Now onward to the next challenge - "Night Scene". :-)


Lynne

Ch #24 - "Coffee" Challenge - Time to Vote!

Hi Everyone,

The Coffee Challenge just ended July 31, and we have six fantastic entries. See better details here.


When you've decided on your three favorites, please send me a Flickr Mail at Millimomo or a regular email at Millimomo@gmail.com with the number of the piece and the artists' names. You have through August 7 to vote, and the three favorites will be announced August 8.


This is the first month that all three favorites will receive prizes. I'm so excited about this! Tammy, from Glass Tile of Oklahoma, has kindly agreed to give all three faves a gift certificate to her wonderful store. Check it out here.


While you're on Flickr picking your favorites, be sure to check out the next two challenges: "Night Scene" ending August 31 and "Beatles song" ending September 30.


Thanks for voting!

Lynne

Ch #23 Mythical Beast / Creature - Favorites Announced

Hi Everyone,

The "Mythical Beast / Creature" Challenge recently ended, and we had seven fantastic entries. Check them out here.


The number one favorite for this challenge is, "The Tale of the Firebird", by Laurie Amber. Check out Laurie's photostream to see more photos of wonderful details in this piece.




The first runner up is, "Phoenix Rising" by Victor Nunnally. Victor does amazing mosaics on windows.




The second runner up is "Totoro" by Laura (LauraInSpain on Flickr). Laura won the "Angel" challenge that ended at the same time as the Mythical Beast challenge!




Thanks to everyone who participated. I love seeing everyone's interpretations of the same idea.

Be sure to check in again soon to see entires for the "Coffee" Challenge.

Happy Mosaicing!

Lynne

Ch #22 "Angel" Favorites Announced

Hi Everyone!

I'm sending out a big congratulations to everyone who participated in the "Angel" Challenge in the Mosaic Challenge Group on Flickr. It was a really special challenge picked by Valerie Hornby, and the pieces entered were fantastic.


The number one favorite piece is, "Seeing the Light" by Luara (LauraInSpain on Flickr)

Laura has won a $25 gift certificate from Tammy at Glass Tiles of Oklahoma and, of course, everyone's admiration! :-)

When I first looked at this piece I thought the angel's body was a small sculpture from glass or lucite. The work Laura did to create the look of depth and defining the muscularity is amazing.




The first runner up place belongs to Valerie Hornby (MosaicMuse on Flickr) for her gorgeous piece, "Butterfly Kisses". What a sweet piece.




The second runner up piece is, "Cheryl's Angel" made by Stephnie (KatesGroome on Flickr).

I love this piece, because the angel seems so light and cheerful, and the lighting around her head is wonderful.




Congratulations to all three of you, and thanks to everyone who participated by entering a piece or voting.

Lynne

Ch #22 and #23 - "Angels" and "Mythical Beast/Creature"

Hi Everyone,

It's time to vote for TWO challenges again this month: #22 Angel and #23 Mythical Beast/Creature.

You may vote for your three favorite pieces from each challenge through July 7. Please send me a FlickrMail with your choices or email me at Millimomo@gmail.com


Angel Challenge #22

Mythical Beast/Creature #23


Thanks, and happy voting!

Lynne

Ch #20 "Something Natural" Favorites

Hi Everyone,

Congratulations to all of the artists who entered pieces in the "Something Natural" challenge, and especially to these three whose pieces were voted the favorites.


The top favorite is "Shell Triptych" by Anne (AnneFlickr2008)

Anne received a $25 gift certificate from Tammy at Glass Tile of Oklahoma, and she has picked challenge #25 - "Night Scene".




The first runner up is "Greetings to Ilana" by Judit (StIglice).




The second runner up piece is "Searching" by Suzanne (Suzanne.Steeves).

Ch #21 - "Emotion" - Time to Vote

Hi Everyone,

Here are the entries for our second challenge that's ending this month: "Emotion".

Valerie (MosaicMuse on Flickr) picked this challenge.

Here's her definition:

"A 2D interpretation of an emotion, either abstract or in the real here and now.

So, not a picture of something that would invoke an emotion (eg: spiders (fear) Brad Pitt (lust?) Flag (pride) - but what that emotion would look like in art form. Eg - a deep red wash to show anger (abstract), or a pair of wide eyes showng surprise (here & now).

Include information about the size and tess used, and something about the emotion or at least what the emotion is."


I love the entries for this challenge. They're so interesting!

Please check them out on Flickr (right here) to see more detail, and either send me a FlickrMail or an Email at MilliMoMo@gmail.com with your top three favorites. You may vote through the end of the day, June 8.

Thanks!

Lynne

Ch #20 "Something Natural" - Time to Vote

Hi Everyone,

We have two challenges to vote for this month. I'll blog about the 2nd challenge later this week. For now we're looking at the pieces entered for challenge 20 - "Something Natural".

The "Something Natural" Challenge was Judit's (StIglice) pick after winning the "Animal" Challenge.

Here is her definition of the challenge:

Create a piece using at least 50% (the more the better) natural materials: minerals, stones, pebbles, etc.

There is no restriction on the base, the colors, the theme, the style or the form of the natural materials.

Please check out the gorgeous work here and send me a FlickrMail or Email me Millimomo@gmail.com with your top three favorites. Please include the number of the piece from the Flickr discussion and the artist's name. I like to get both so I'm sure the piece of your choice is getting the vote.

Happy Voting!

Lynne

Ch #21 - Emotion - Ending 5/31

Hi All,

The "Emotion" Challenge will be ending May 31, and we only have one entry so far.

Valerie Hornby (MosaicMuse) picked this challenge, and here is her description:

"A 2D interpretation of an emotion, either abstract or in the real here and now.

So, not a picture of something that would invoke an emotion (eg: spiders (fear) Brad Pitt (lust?) Flag (pride) - but what that emotion would look like in art form. Eg - a deep red wash to show anger (abstract), or a pair of wide eyes showng surprise (here & now).

Include information about the size and tess used, and something about the emotion or at least what the emotion is."

Personally, I like the abstract option of this challenge. Color definitely makes me think of certain emotions and sometimes even feel the emotion.

In my opinion, the most interesting part of this group is seeing different interpretations of the same idea.

Flickr Discussion

Flickr Photos

Here's Laura's entry, "Blame the Hormones" I could not love the title any more. LOL

Ch #20 - Something Natural - Ending May 31

Hi Everyone,

TWO challenges will be ending at the end of May. The first one is #20 - "Something Natural", and the other is #21 - "Emotion".

Judit (StIglice) picked the "Something Natural" challenge for us, and describes it like this:

"Create a piece using at least 50% (the more the better) natural materials: minerals, stones, pebbles, etc.
There is no restriction on the base, the colors, the theme, the style or the form of the natural materials."

Here's a look at the six gorgeous pieces that have been entered so far.

"Fauvism" Challenge Favorites Announced

Hi All,

Congratulations to the artists who made the top three favorite pieces for the Fauvism challenge.


The number one favorite is "County Road W" by Pat Mitchell (MosaicWench)




The first runner up is "Open Window" by Lori Meade (Meadel)




The second runner up is "Jane Era Caldrea" by Tish (ArTish71).

What is the "Mosaic Challenge" Group?

Hi Everyone,

As of today, this is what the Mosaic Challenge Group on Flickr is all about, but it changes a little bit every now and then.

The Mosaic Challenge Group encourages its members to stretch themselves and show off their talent by creating new subjects and trying new styles.

Every month a new challenge is announced. Challenge periods last approximately two months, so there are often three or more challenges going with different end dates.

The challenge can be about a subject, tesserae, substrate, art movement or anything else an artist can dream up. The challenge definition will have the artists' guidelines (such as "must be 2-dimensional"), but other than that challenge participants are encourage to interpret the challenge in a way that works for them.

The end result is the wonderful opportunity to see several different artists' interpretations of the same challenge idea.


Current Challenges are found here. This list is always updated.


At the end of each challenge there is a private vote. Group members may vote for up to three of their favorites. The number 1, 2 and 3 favorite pieces are announced, but all other voting results are kept private.

The top favorite wins the following:

1) The photo of their piece will be used as the group icon until the next challenge favorite is announced.

2) The artist gets to pick the next challenge.

3) Tammy from Tile Shack (www.tileshack.com) provides a $25 gift certificates to her store.

4) The first and second runners-up will receive a $15 gift certificate to from Tile Shack.


Artists may enter as many pieces in each challenge as they'd like.

Pieces must be completed during the challenge period.
A piece may be a work in progress at the time the challenge is announced, but it can not be complete prior to the challenge period.


Members may participate in and vote on as many or few challenges as they'd like. Everyone is encouraged to vote whether they've entered a piece or not.


Please send a flickr mail to Millimomo with any questions, or - better yet - start a discussion within the group.


Happy Mosaicing!


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"Fauvism" Challenge #19 - Time to Vote

Hi Everyone!

Challenge #19 - "Fauvism" - ended yesterday with five goooorgeous, luscious entries.

Please go to the Flickr discussion (click right here) to see the pieces in all their glory, and then either send me a Flickr mail (Millimomo) or an email at Millimomo@gmail.com with your ONE favorite this time.

You may vote through May 7, and the favorite will be announced May 8.

Enjoy!

Lynne




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Ch #18 - "One of the Five Elements" - Favorites Announced

Hi Everyone,

As always, thank you to everyone who participated in this challenge - either by completing a piece or by voting. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do.

There were seven beautiful and fascinating entries. I love seeing people's interpretation of the challenges.


Our number one favorite piece this challenge is, "The Wave" by Suzanne Steeves. See her photostream here.

Suzanne will receive a $25 gift certificate from Tile Shack Mosaic Supply, and she'll be choosing a future challenge for us.






The first runner up is, "Tree of Gondor" by Lori Meade. See her photostream here.






The second runner up is, "Basking in the Beauty of Balance" by Sally Kinsey. See her photostream here.






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Ch #18 - "One of the Five Elements" - Time to Vote!

Hello Everyone!

Challenge #18 ended Wednesday, April 15, so it's time - once again - to vote.

The challenge was "One of the Five Elements" - picked by Lynn (SiriusMosaics - favorite artist of Challenge #13 - "Bottle Fit for a Genie"). The guidelines were, "Pick one of the Five Elements: Wood, Earth, Metal, Water, Fire. It can be your own intrepretation, may refer to the Chinese or Japanese Philosophy, scientific, etc."

You make click here for a discussion of the challenge.

We have seven gorgeous entries, as you can see. Click here to see the pieces (and their voting numbers) in more detail.

Through Wednesday, April 22, please either send me a Flickr Mail, or an email at Millimomo@gmail.com, with up to three of your favorites. Please include the number of the piece (found in the Flickr discussion) and the artists' names. (this just makes sure I give the right artist the votes). Favorites will be announced Thursday, April 23.

As always, the number one favorite will receive a $25 gift certificate from Tammy at TileShack and the admiration of all her friends. ;-)

Happy Voting!
Lynne

MoMo Art Supply





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Ch #17 - Found Object / Mixed Media Favorites

Congratulations to the artists who made the three favorites in the Found Object / Mixed Media - Challenge #17.

This was such a great challenge idea picked by Candy (NT Candy).

The number one favorite entry is, "Fanny the Flamingo on 'Found Object Beach'" created by Valerie Hornby (MosaicMuse).




The first runner up entry is, "Treasure Hunt Stepping Stones" made by Katie. (FiddleKate).




The second runner up entry is "Underworld", created by Leena Nio (Neanio).








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"Found Objects / Mixed Media" - Time to Vote for your Favorites

Hi Everyone,

Our "Found Object / Mixed Media" challenge ended March 31, with seven wonderful entries. I especially like these kind of challenges, because there's something so interesting about using something you FOUND. It's like a little gift. Plus, in the case of "junk", I like the fact that the artist recycled something. One person's trash is another's treasure, afterall.

Please go to the Flickr link: here, and send me a Flickr mail, or email me at Millimomo@gmail with your three favorite pieces. I like to get the number of the piece and the artist's name (or a description, or whatever), because then I'm certain the right piece is getting the vote.

You have until the end of the day April 7 to get them to me. The favorites will be announced April 8.

Is it just me, or does the spring weather create more inspiration for creativity?

Thanks for your participation, Everyone!

Lynne




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"Doodle" Favorites Announced

Hi Everyone!

I've finally compiled all the votes for the very fun "Doodle" mosaic challenge. The challenge this time was to mosaic a doodle and to include the original doodle with the completed piece. We had eleven wonderful entries.


The number one favorite piece is "Doodle-De-Doo" made by Valerie Hornby (MosaicMuse on Flickr).






Interestingly, our two runners-up TIED, so they're announced here in alphabetical order.

Our first runner-up is a fantastic doodle made by Crafty_Lady






The second runner-up is "Doodle Clock" made by Linda Smith (MosaicSmith on Flickr).







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