Monday, June 27, 2011

The Summer of Color - PINK

"Seek Joy"
8 x 10 Watercolor Journal page
This page was inspired by the following quote:
"If we were talking to you on your first day here we would say, 'Welcome to planet Earth. There is nothing that you cannot be or do or have. And your work here - your lifetime career - is to seek joy'."
- Abraham


You continue to amaze me . . .
Just two weeks into color prompts and The Summer of Color has already proven to be an incredible journey. Your Green work was beautiful, diverse and so obviously created from the heart. Thank you for your comments to one another, your dedication to the project and the enthusiasm and passion you bring to your work. I love the community we're building here and am honored that so many of us are sharing it together. 

Have you checked out our Flickr?
I must say, it is really impressive! At last count, there were 100 pictures in our gallery and it continues to grow daily. If you haven't added your work to the Flickr pool yet, I highly encourage you to do so. I love seeing our work in one place and I'd be thrilled if we were all represented. If you have any questions about Flickr, please feel free to go here. For more Summer of Color community and connection, check our our Facebook page. It's quickly becoming my favorite new hangout . . .

Drumroll please . . .
The winner of last week's Green Giveaway (pictured in the post below) is . . .

YOU

Please email me your address and I'll get your Green goodies right out!

Now, on to PINK week!
I'm thrilled to hear that many of us are already excited about this one. If you haven't joined The Summer of Color and have been wanting to, now's a perfect time to start. Judging from your reactions, I can already tell that it's gonna be a great week. . . As of Monday the 27th through Sunday July 3rd, you may link your artwork inspired by the color Pink in the widget below. This week's Bonus! challenge is to in some way incorporate wax into your work. In summary, (A) please link your work in the widget below so that others can find you, (B) leave one comment if you created a Pink piece and (C) leave two comments if you completed the Bonus! challenge. Good Luck! 

And what is this week's pretty in Pink giveaway?

Bazzill basics 8 page scrapbook in pink, several pink bingo papers, two vintage (written on and stamped) postcards from the 1920's, one vintage nursery-rhyme playing card, several pink "keep this coupon" tickets, Liquitex soft body acrylic paint, Hubba Bubba bubblegum ;) and a sprinkling of clear, iridescent and pink Swarovski crystals and beads.


And what is next week's color?

YELLOW
(Monday July 4th to Sunday July 10th)

"How wonderful yellow is. It stands for the sun."
-Vincent Van Gogh

"What a horrible thing yellow is."
- Edgar Degas

Is there a Bonus! challenge for Yellow week?
But of course! Next week - should you choose to accept it - your Bonus! challenge is to incorporate metallics into your work. Metallic ink, paints, leafing, embellishments or otherwise, the choice is yours.

Have Fun . . .

Kristin xo
at

106 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelJune 27, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    So, I had fun with seeing, thiking and painting pink last week. Now onto gelb, a lovely sunny colour. Valerie

    ReplyDelete
  2. JennyJune 27, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    I'm having such fun here Kristin... really getting into the swing of things now... must say that this week's giveaway is soooo pretty... you are a sweetie with all these special extras...
    Your journal page is gorgeous... I love your faces... so cute...

    Can't wait to see all the entries...
    Jenny x

    ReplyDelete
  3. WrightStuffJune 27, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    I seem to be developing a girl theme with my work. Looking forward to trying yellow this week :)

    Thank you for hosting this challenge, I'm so enjoying all this amazing artwork - yours included naturally!!

    ReplyDelete
  4. WrightStuffJune 27, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    And.... I used beeswax this week too :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. linda (dots n doodles)June 27, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Hi Kristin, Such a beautiful quotation and so true. Am loving your face with those wonderful large eyes.

    Congrats to the winner this week.

    ReplyDelete
  6. MISS PEACH ~(^.^)~June 27, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Kristin I am having a delightful time with your Summer of Colors!! Pink is one of my favorites...
    Blessings Karla

    ReplyDelete
  7. MandyJune 27, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  8. MandyJune 27, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    ps...weird I know but I highlighted some of my paint and crayon with a purple birthday candle...man it was messy and wish I knew another way to put on wax....drip it, but black burnt part>>>>mmmm tricky...also painted round the edge of the canvas to outline the textured appearance...xxx

    ReplyDelete
  9. MandyJune 27, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    der...tried to delete it coz i forgot to say something...and the number is still there...may have to get you to delete it...sorry...i love your piece...i feel so happy to have watched you grow and get your style to be the wonderful artist that you are ...had a ball doing this...though pink is not my colour of choice for art I am very happy how my pink snow piece worked out...was wondering Kristin...which is your FAVOURITE colour?????
    xxx

    ReplyDelete
  10. joannaJune 27, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Your journal page is adorable Kristin!! those eyes...!
    you are doing such a great job with this summer of colour! can't wait to submit my piece every week :)
    xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  11. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    pink was more difficult to write a poem around, but still fun.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Alis ClairJune 27, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    I love your piece Kristin. It brings back wonderful memories of the Circus. It means summer to me as the Circus arrived in our town every July. Thank you for the memories ;0)
    xxx

    ReplyDelete
  13. DianeJune 27, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Another wonderful piece Kristin--thank you for starting this very fun group--I love exploring color. Love yours--your art always reflects you!!--and that's a good thing!

    ReplyDelete
  14. SarahJune 27, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    What a fun page.

    I've linked to my pink pieces (#13)

    ReplyDelete
  15. SarahJune 27, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    and all 3 pieces have wax incorporated into them

    ReplyDelete
  16. NettyJune 27, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Loving your artwork, such fun. Yellow? OOOh now that will tax me as am not a huge fan of yellow....sob sob...lol Annette x

    ReplyDelete
  17. Beverley BairdJune 27, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    I'm really enjoying the challenge Kristen! Thanks so much.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Liette alias PixelleJune 27, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    oh woawwww...that face is so cute and I adore those eyes looking at me now...I always have had a preference for big eyes in creation, they can see every thing ;-) and the pink gift is famous...I would like so much to win that one...we'll see if the destin will be for me hey hey hey!!!...Yellow will be a sunny week and warm too..thanks a lot Kristin for all the work you do...it is fantastic!!!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Liette alias PixelleJune 27, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    and I have use some wax metallic FX crayons (Crayola)for my page...on each flower...;-)

    ReplyDelete
  20. Sandi McLeanJune 27, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    I "almost" made it to every entry this week, the inspiration is just incredible. Had fun with pink ... but now yellow, well that is just a fav of mine.

    Again love the piece you have done to start us off! How fun!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Sandi McLeanJune 27, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    And yes I did use wax - lots!

    ReplyDelete
  22. KathyJune 27, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Morning Kristen.. gorgeous piece for pink.. love the eyes.. I just posted my canvas.. I did make it to a lot of the other blogs last week.. this is so much fun...
    Thank you...

    ReplyDelete
  23. aichaku-愛着June 27, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    posted a link! thanks for doing this!

    ReplyDelete
  24. aichaku-愛着June 27, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    used wax too :D

    ReplyDelete
  25. MelisaJune 27, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    My pink entry is up. Love your journal page. What a great quote!

    ReplyDelete
  26. MelisaJune 27, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    I completed the bonus by using a wax crayon in my entry this week.

    ReplyDelete
  27. JoyceJune 27, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Yellow how perfect. The sun has finally returned after many days of gray and rain.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Janie HusbandJune 27, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    this has been a fun thing to do for me....i am looking forward to doing a yellow portrait.... ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  29. ChristineJune 27, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Beautiful pink piece!

    ReplyDelete
  30. scrapwordsmomJune 27, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I have another song in mind for Pink week. I sat down at least twice last week to start but then got sidetracked with my Life Journal from SR2!!

    I can see it in my mind though and I am anxious to get started and post late in the week.

    Thanks for such a FUN and CREATIVE challenge!!!

    ReplyDelete
  31. JessiVilleJune 27, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    What a great party this is Kristin! The response has been amazing and wonderful. I am enjoying all the diverse work and linking up to new blogs - fun! No wax for me one this one, ha!

    ReplyDelete
  32. Kristin AquariannJune 27, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Wonderful journal page and quote! And hubba bubba, what fun pink prizes for the week. ;D

    ReplyDelete
  33. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJune 27, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Great piece, Kristin! :I And thanks for all these gorgeous giveaways. :)

    ReplyDelete
  34. K J DJune 27, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Hi Kristin

    I love your sample for pink!!!!

    The eyes are stunning and I love the other details like the seal and the rear end of the zebra!!!!!

    Such loveliness too for the pink giveaway.....

    I left a link to the right piece today! I used wax but not especially apparent!

    I love yellow.... such a cheerful colour and it is sunny and hot here today so just right:)

    Have a good week

    Love Karenx

    ReplyDelete
  35. K J DJune 27, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I did use wax honest.... just not that easy to see!

    Kx

    ReplyDelete
  36. sugar CreekJune 27, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I love your piece! Those eyes!
    I added mine!

    ReplyDelete
  37. sugar CreekJune 27, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Oh and I did add wax. a little pink crayon!

    ReplyDelete
  38. Nathalie NayerJune 27, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Pink was fun fun fun! My art journaling page is here : http://nathalienayer.blogspot.com/2011/06/pink_27.html

    ReplyDelete
  39. Mixed Media/ Altered CraftsJune 27, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I was waiting for the Pink Challenge! Because I Love Pink! Thanks Kristin for the Summer of Color Challenges, I am having a blast with them.
    And I am looking forward to a sunny yellow! Hugs,Tee

    ReplyDelete
  40. TreceJune 27, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    My page is up, and even includes 2 musical treats!

    ReplyDelete
  41. TreceJune 27, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I also used the bonus. It shows up as a heart in the center of my page. I also tried a wax resist on the border, which didn't work too well.

    ReplyDelete
  42. JaN's ArTy JouRneYJune 27, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Wow, what a wonderful pink 'piece' fab content- Oh, your eyes are adorable has ever!
    Loving pink week!! (one of my fave colours) so managed 2 pink pieces for this challenge :)!
    Jan x

    ReplyDelete
  43. JaN's ArTy JouRneYJune 27, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Oh, and I managed to complete this weeks Bonus Challenge...
    I have used assorted `Water-soluble wax pastels' to colour my Journal pages :)

    Jan x

    ReplyDelete
  44. JoannaJune 27, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    What a beautiful sentiment to go with your stunning 'pink' artwork, Kristin! Gorgeous eyes, and I like the circus themed background.

    I really enjoyed 'pink' - and created something out of the ordinary for me, which felt good to do!

    x

    ReplyDelete
  45. JoannaJune 27, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    And I used water soluble wax crayons, a lot......!

    xx

    ReplyDelete
  46. Crayotic RamblingsJune 27, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Thoroughly enjoyed the pink, but I can't tell you how much I am looking forward to yellow. A hundred and seven ideas already churning!

    ReplyDelete
  47. TrixieJune 27, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    http://art-a-day-keeps-the-crazies-away.blogspot.com/2011/06/summer-of-color-pink-fashion.html

    I had SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much fun this week. Giving me Pink inspired me to do something I have been wanting to do for some time now. I love Fashion, Love Pink and Love doing what I love...so I did a Pink Fashion Show!

    Not only did this inspire me here, but allowed me to do something from my Brave Girl Soul Restoration class in Living the Life I want Series to create some fashions and start going in that direction of my life!

    Thank Kristin! You are the BOMB DIGGITY!!

    ReplyDelete
  48. Georgie HornJune 27, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I still have more pink to do. Thank you for making this summer color challenge. It has been so inspiring!

    ReplyDelete
  49. JanetJune 27, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I love your pink piece....and the quote by Abraham is great.

    ReplyDelete
  50. NanJune 27, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Hi Kristin...I do love this piece. It fits the quote so well and the colors are wonderful!

    ReplyDelete
  51. Pippa (pjbear)June 27, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Loved this week!

    ReplyDelete
  52. Pippa (pjbear)June 27, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Loved using wax on the hearts!

    ReplyDelete
  53. Wendy AspinallJune 27, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Love pink..... thanks for another cool color challenge.

    hugs wendy

    ReplyDelete
  54. Wendy AspinallJune 27, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    and I had fun melting wax... and i'm very please with the effect I got

    ReplyDelete
  55. AmyJune 27, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Hello Kristin..your challenge's have really taken off..so many art followers!!! I love it. Glad it's hopping along and so cool.

    I made a pink layout this week.
    Thanks sweets...

    Congrats to the winner..you are lucky.

    ReplyDelete
  56. AmyJune 27, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    I also did the Bonus challenge of WAX..on my page..Thanks again!!

    ReplyDelete
  57. EllaJune 27, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I love the tie in with your work; it is stunning! So vibrant and has such a fun vibe! Your eyes again are gorgeous!!!

    ReplyDelete
  58. Heather HenryJune 27, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I am really excited for the week of pink. I surprised myself with a picture that is a bit different.
    Thank you so much for hosting this, it's been really awesome to get out there and meet other amazing artists. I am definitely enjoying the journey. Your artwork is wonderfully lovely, as always! Have a peachy week!
    Heather

    ReplyDelete
  59. Daniele ValoisJune 27, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    oh my goodness. I love this piece so much. And it has your eyes. It is incredible!

    ReplyDelete
  60. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Love your journal page and looking forward to yellow. This challenge has been so inspiring and motivating for me.

    ReplyDelete
  61. JulieJune 28, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    having lots of fun here! I'm looking forward to checking out all the other pinks! x Julie

    ReplyDelete
  62. JulieJune 28, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    My bonus was using shiva wax art sticks to make a rubbing on some of my altered fabric. Julie

    ReplyDelete
  63. SharonJune 28, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Hi Kristin - I'm joining in this week with a PINK creation - my favourite colour!! What a wonderful "summer of colour" you have going!

    ReplyDelete
  64. TerrieJune 28, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Thanks for the kind words Kristin - I've been working on my photography the last couple years and am enjoying the improvement. Your pink project continues your whimsical lovely ladies - I always enjoy seeing what style you'll come up with. This one is such a fun journal page....

    ReplyDelete
  65. NettyJune 28, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Can't believe I forgot to enter my name on the chart.....what a dumbo.........lol Annette x

    ReplyDelete
  66. TerryJune 28, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    I came here via Nan and am so happy to have found you! I added my Pink and can't wait for Yellow!

    ReplyDelete
  67. JoannaJune 28, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Love the circus theme incorporated! So whimsical :D (sorry for the duplicate link up..again did the wrong one at first, feel free to delete the first one.)

    ReplyDelete
  68. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Hey Kristin,
    I really love your art page for this week. I like all the animals and the circus theme. It is a joyful piece.

    ReplyDelete
  69. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    I have had fun looking at all the pink art this week. I'm still trying to get to everyone's blog to take a look. I will work on that over the week. Thank you Kristin for starting the challenge.

    ReplyDelete
  70. Jen @Sadie InspiredJune 28, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I am loving those big, dreamy eyes! It is so fun to see all the different styles of work. This is the first challenge I have done & I am really enjoying it. THANK YOU Kristin!!

    ReplyDelete
  71. NoemiJune 28, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I made my pink piece ages ago, but I didn't managed to get the pictures taken until today!!
    About the wax thing...let's just say that I didn't even try :(

    ReplyDelete
  72. Kathryn ZbrzeznyJune 28, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Wonderful PINK, Kristin! Thank you for the fun! I am really enjoying working more with your color choices. Love the pink and looking forward to yellows next week! Thank you again for doing this, and congrats to the winner!! ~K

    ReplyDelete
  73. ThinkInk CreativeJune 28, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I don't do much with pink. My first attempt was more purple so had to go back to the drawing board. In the end, I decided to combine challenges. I'm worried now for yellow!

    cheers,
    Malyn

    ReplyDelete
  74. ChrisJune 29, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    oooh love your piece Kristin..those eyes are wonderful :D
    My pink is up now...wasn't my intended piece but was fun just the same... may have to do another piece cos I just love Pink :D

    ReplyDelete
  75. ChrisJune 29, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    My 2nd comment cos I used encaustic wax in my jewellery :D

    ReplyDelete
  76. Joni NickrentJune 29, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

    ReplyDelete
  77. Pam TuckerJune 29, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Love your piece Kristin! Those eyes pop! Great quote, too. I'm a little late to the party, but I made it. ;)

    ReplyDelete
  78. Pam TuckerJune 29, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    My piece was encaustic so I definitely used wax this week! :)

    ReplyDelete
  79. Shelley WhitingJune 29, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

    ReplyDelete
  80. LesleyJune 29, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Hi Kristin and fellow artist sistahs, this challenge is really sparking up ideas. Although my first attempt at pin this week failed I moved to something a bit different and it turned out better than I had planned. I used many medias but I did NOT use beeswax.
    Already have yellow in the works.
    Loving visiting everyone's blogs, it takes up a lot of evening time. LOL

    ReplyDelete
  81. Becky F (Art Parfait)June 29, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    It's really fun seeing what everybody's been creating this week.:)

    ReplyDelete
  82. Cynthia SchelzigJune 30, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    What a precious pink week you are having here.....gorgeous piece with those BIG eyes....you are in the pink!!!

    ReplyDelete
  83. JulieJune 30, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Such a beautiful pink piece and love the quote too.

    ReplyDelete
  84. Crafty MomJune 30, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I'm a little late in linking this week! Love your piece!

    ReplyDelete
  85. Crafty MoiraJuly 1, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Love this challenge! I had fun with Pink.

    ReplyDelete
  86. Caren with a "C"July 1, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

    ReplyDelete
  87. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Struggled a bit with pink, but eventually came up with a page.

    ReplyDelete
  88. Fars DatterJuly 1, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I made it... this week too! And pink is NOT my favorite color I must say! But a challenge is a challenge! And my daughter has a lot of it, so..! This was lots fun too! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  89. Fars DatterJuly 1, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    And, I used wax crayons for the green!
    Yellow - here I come...! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  90. KristinJuly 1, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  91. Lori HealdJuly 1, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

    ReplyDelete
  92. Georgie HornJuly 1, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    I have got to win this week's prize! I need that bubble gum...hahaha

    ReplyDelete
  93. Kimberly at ArtJoyStuffJuly 2, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Hi Kristin,
    Love your pink artwork!
    I am fashionably late again this week, haha. Thanks again.
    enJOY a lovely weekend,
    Kimberly

    ReplyDelete
  94. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    I almost forgot to come and link! Having a great time with this whole Summer of Colour thing and already think about yellow.

    Afraid I didn't have time to experiment with adding wax to my felt though!

    ReplyDelete
  95. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Just linked up my pinkety pink art journal spread. Yellow's going to be challenging for me, but I'm exicted to try. Fun, fun!

    ReplyDelete
  96. Mamá Osa July 2, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    This week inspired me in more than one way. Thanks Kristin xo

    ReplyDelete
  97. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    hey! It was fun to play with pink! Thank you very much :) I'm looking forward to searching for yellow now!

    ReplyDelete
  98. ChristineJuly 3, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I used wax paper this week again - loving the stuff!

    ReplyDelete
  99. Veronica KosowskiJuly 3, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I had a lot of fun working in pink this week, thanks Kristin for getting me to work in a color I haven't really focused on in a while! I love the Bonus Challenge for yellow, can't wait to see what everyone makes!

    ReplyDelete
  100. Georgie HornJuly 3, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Thank you for making this summer of color so much fun. I am so inspired by the postings!

    ReplyDelete
  101. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Yellow! My favorite color! Well, mustard yellow to be exact! Hip hip hooray. This Summer of Color is so much fun Kristin! I have been enjoying everyone's work a lot!! *smiles* Norma

    ReplyDelete
  102. KristinJuly 3, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  103. KristinJuly 3, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    everyone has done such awesome stuff! Mine isn't as exciting this week but I still think they are pretty :) Can't wait to see everyone's yellow!

    ReplyDelete
  104. EllaJuly 4, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Having one small moment to check in, I leave for camp tomorrow and hoped to post my yellow art. Hope you n' yours have a Happy 4th! :D

    ReplyDelete
  105. AnonymousJuly 4, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I created a yellow piece - you guys are amazingly fast, I thought I had all week but so many folks posted today - so I worked to get it done, and now, really like it! I did not do a bonus - no metal - but I'm just getting started! Thanks - this was fun - a hard color to use I thought - but everything came together! I've posted on Flickr.

    ReplyDelete
  106. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Have created and posted my yellow page.

    ReplyDelete