Hello Fellow Castro Fans!
My name is Aspiring aka "Aspy" and I am working on gathering art for a CASTRO FANS COMMUNITY WIDE ART PROJECT for charity!
Here is the info if you'd like to get involved that would be most awesome!
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CALL TO ALL ARTISTS, WANNA BE ARTISTS, HOBBY ARTISTS, FAKE ARTISTS, CRAFTERS, COPIANS, Castrocopians, JCM'ers, JGG's, Camarillas and DH's:
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!
Please send me your 4" x 4" or 4" x 8" drawing, painting, collage or other paper media on Paper!
(No Photography please... This may be the next project though!).
SUBJECT: FLOWER(S)
(Everyone can draw a flower cant they?)
Draw, paint, scribble, doodle or collage your favorite flower. Make it a line drawing, full color or 1 color! Paint or collage! Whatever you desire. (No Photography please, but photo transfers are acceptable. You may print or digitally enhance your photo(s) and then trace, transfer, or embellish the transfers of these pics.)
I would like to combine all submissions and create a special art piece.
Everyone can send for the cost of a stamp! All submissions will fit into a standard size #10 envelope.
Specs: 4" x 4" or 4" x 8"
Mediums: ALL! on paper.
Please send your submissions by September OCTOBER 1st, 2009 to:
ASPY'S FLOWER MEDIA PROJECT
P.O. Box 30632
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420-0632
Also, if you've done your work in any media that may smudge in shipping and handling (ie: Pastels or Caran D'ache Crayon), please take the time to spray your work with a fixative, either a "Final Fixative" or a "Workable Fixative". If you have no clue what that is, grab some cheap hairspray (ie: Aquanet) and give it a light touch of spray. Let it dry for at least 24 hours prior to mailing.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
1. Please sign your work, either front or back
2. Please drop a note to say hello and tell me the mediums you used!
3. Please send as many as you'd like to contribute!
FUTURE PLAN: To be able to sell this piece (possibly via auction) and donate ALL proceeds to selected charities, possibly split to each forum's favorites, this way we all get to be involved in the selection process.
If you have more questions, please let me know!
You can contact me via Facebook at: http://profile.to/aspiring/
or twitter at: http://twitter.com/AspiringOne
I look forward to receiving all of your artwork! and...
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!
- Aspy
OUR 1st Test Auction is Underway!
Here is text you can cut and paste to your friends, but I'd prefer that you went to the photos tab at the group and clicked SHARE from there.
Here is the link to the ACTUAL AUCTION AREA (in Photos):
http://on.fb.me/Auction-Area-Lot1-Sunflower
AUCTION LOT #1 - "SUNFLOWER"
Mixed Media Encaustic
7.5" x 10"
by "Aspiring Dana", 2009
The bidding will begin now, and end at 9:00pm EST tomorrow night. The last person to bid before 9:01pm EST wins the auction and I will contact them with payment details. Payments will be made via Paypal. (Please intend on adding an additional $5.00 for Shipping.)
Please note any questions you have about this piece at the auction site or via a facebook message and I will answer your questions promptly.
You can also see more of this image, in higher quality here at this link:
http://bit.ly/Lot1-Sunflower
Happy Bidding!
The kind and lovely Elaine Chastain has written a very nice article about this project! Please read it and share it with your friends here on facebook, twitter, and should you want, your real email pals.
Thank you for your support Elaine and ALL!
http://www.listmyfive.com/e7954cf8/The-Top-Five-Details-For-the-Jason-Ca...
Here is the discussion board link:
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=141721949197768&topic=216
HAPPY MONDAY CASTROFANS!
If any of you are still interested in the Castro Fans Community Art Project for Charity:
PLEASE, I beg of you, PLEASE head over to our Facebook Group and become a member. Also, if you haven't already, PLEASE let us know what your charity of choice would be in our discussion tab about it so that a decision can be made by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT.
This will take you all about 5 minutes of your time. No effort is needed otherwise.
If you would like to stay informed about the art auctions, and general shenanigans happening there, you can become a member and see it up on your feed, as well as receive some Facebook mail from me letting your know whats up.
The more members we have, the more socially networked this project is.
THANK YOU ALL WHO HAVE AND CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THIS PROJECT!
Hello all who are interested in this project and any members of the Facebook group!
Please, if you havent already, pretty please drop by the discussion board on Facebook and add in your $.02 about which charity(s) you think any proceeds should go to.
Thank you!
Castro Fans Community Art Project for Charity - Discussion Board, Topic: Auction Charity Selection
Cut and paste here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=141721949197768&v=app_2373072738#!...
For anyone still checking in here, I've uploaded 3 photos today in our Facebook Group re: Studio Progress.
You can see the 1st proof here: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5178256&l=16e864f25c&id=779324189
As usual, any crits are very welcomed.
If you arent a member of the group yet, please sign on!
Thank you!
If you haven't become part of our facebook group, please do! This is where all the updates are taking place! Become a member and see what's happening regarding the art project via videos and photos!
Facebook Group: CASTRO FANS COMMUNITY ART PROJECT FOR CHARITY
http://bit.ly/coEkpb
Stop in and look around, make comments!
Hope to see you there!
~Aspy
Part 1 of 2:
WoW! I have been away for far too long! (so sorry!)
OK, so 1st I'd really like to THANK EVERYONE who's viewed and made a great effort to comment on the forums, twitter or facebook on any videos I've posted about progress on this project! THANK YOU! You've all propped me up, propelled me to keep going and when I tell you I really need that, please believe me!!
Now, I want to just go back a few steps *cough* I mean weeks. I was in the studio and uploaded a video to twitter, so It went to a TwitVid file. Here are the links:
3 weeks ago: @AspiringOne Back in the studio today working on the @JasonCastro Fans Community Art Project for charity! Check it out! http://www.twitvid.com/S4IOA
1 Month Ago: @AspiringOne Working in the studio today! Check out what's happening! @JasonCastro Fans Community Art Project for charity http://www.twitvid.com/DLTDV
Since this time, several things happened that have prevented me from going back into the studio. Two being that class was canceled & 1 time, I just couldn't get there. I was really struggling and didnt have it in me to pack my stuff, get in the car, and go. Meanwhile, I feel & know that I'm letting y'all down when I'm not working on the project. Life takes over, and there are other things going on.
Cont....
Part 2 of 2:
So, the plan is this....
I may not be able to use the studio any more on Saturdays. Its not confirmed yet, so we'll see. Either way... this is getting insane that I'm not working at home (the ultimate goal).
Now, feel free to pelt me with Rocks and Garbage.
So, the last I worked on it was a minor thing, Im posting the pic here of a "Lattice Work" of a beautiful chrysanthemum of one of rainbowlite's flower submissions. I cut a full 12" x 12" lattice. The one in the photo is 4" x 4".
http://twitpic.com/1i4rum & http://twitpic.com/1i7r2j
Aside from that I've been "percolating" like a manic mad woman & when that happens, Im like a sponge that never get's fully saturated. I just keep soaking it all up. I'm not sure where it will "get" me with the project, but sometimes Its all I can do.
I thank you all for your continued support! I will update you as soon as something is created that I can show you and feel good about!
PROJECT UPDATE:
Hey Y'all!
This is actually a week late! I was in the studio last week and posted this on twitter:
"Back in the studio! Check out the @JasonCastro Fans Community Art Project for charity #jasoncastromusic #music http://twitvid.com/DLTDV"
You'll see a video of the studio with some of the latest Artist Proofs as well as the varied slightly originals.
I had to leave the studio last week at 5pm and this week, class was canceled. Just as well as I had a series of back injections Friday and I'm already needing to get up from sitting.
So, pace is slow but somewhat constant. Hope you enjoy the little vid.
Stay tuned!
Back for another...
PROJECT UPDATE:
Hey CastroFans!
Got into the studio this past Saturday and kicked out almost 2 complete pieces! Im getting there... building a nice collection.
Now things have shifted a bit and I think we'll be able to auction the originals and the artist proofs! Ive made an effort to make both just a little different so I think it should work out.
Im still trying to set up my home studio and get the ball rolling to do work at home. its really hard for me, but Im moving in that direction.
We'll need to start gearing up for the auction and deciding how and for what we're doing it for. Meaning, what website(s) and for what charity or charities.
Please feel free to comment! There's no discussion going on here.
Hope y'all are having a great summer and have a great week ahead!
Stay tuned!
PROJECT UPDATE:
Well, finally! I had a decent day in the studio and worked on the 1st 2 finals for the auctions.
I think they came out pretty well, very close to the "Artist Proofs" or "Proofs". I did make an effort to change one in color scheme in case we decide we want to auction the proofs too.
I posted 2 pics to twitpic and tweeted about it on Saturday, but I've been too busy to post here.
"Finalizing @rainbowlite's originals for the @JasonCastro Community Art Project for #charity http://twitpic.com/1w8jbo"
and
"Finalizing a beautiful piece soon 4 sale by @rainbowlite 4 @JasonCastro Fans Community Art Project for #charity! http://twitpic.com/1w8lho"
Hoping to continue the progress!
Stay tuned!
Hello CastroFans!
PROJECT UPDATE
Last week I twittered this:
"Painting my heart out in the studio today for the @JasonCastro Fans Community Art Project for charity! Feels gr8! http://twitpic.com/1k0t0b"
... and just to let you know, I haven't made much progress since. I did go to the studio last week and did get A LOT done! But this week was a complete bust. I feel I am dealing with some personal things, I wont bore you with the deets, but I think all of this gets in the way of my making some decent art.
All I was able to do was cut a few flowers with my exacto knife and re-paint a background about 4 times. I should've stopped after the 2nd time and known it just wasn't happening for me!!
I guess you have non-productive days in the studio so you can appreciate the productive ones, I just wish the non-productive days were few and far between.
Thanks everyone for your continued patience.....
Wow! its been a while. For anyone checking in here, I was pretty side tracked for the last month with a surgical removal of the effects of a Brown Recluse Spider bite. That & revolving guests coming to FL to visit. Fun fun.
I tried to have a good and productive art day yesterday, but it really seemed as if all odds were against me!
I had studio/independent study time scheduled. I got a call from my instructor saying she couldn't make it due to a death in the family, but we students were free to go in as usual.
I went to class & arrived to find a room full of people in the studio. The school had scheduled a workshop, but never let anyone in my class, including my instructor know, so we were basically "homeless" for the day.
After an hour of phone calls to fellow students & running all over the school looking for an opened air conditioned studio with half decent light, I tried to settle in [aka not have a nervous breakdown].
At the 5 minute mark I could tell this was a going to be a complete non-art day for many reasons, the foremost being a classmate needing constant attention, then a 2nd studio room change, forgetting my magnifying glasses so I could see, etc...and on and on it went!
In the midst of the 2 room changes, the selfish, needy & noisy/rambling classmate and the lack of glasses, etc., I did manage to finish hand cutting the 3/10/10 noted lattice. I came home feeling as if I'd wasted the day, wishing I'd spent it outside in the beautiful weather. What I realized later is the very valuable lessons I'd learned: Pay attention to my "gut" and cut out when I see the art day is unsalvageable, especially when a classmate is acting in a very selfish & disruptive way.
At least I was able to do something today...
At this link you will see a copy and enlargement of a partial submission by our talented rainbowlite! I plan to use this in some capacity for one of the pieces.
http://www.castrocopia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=590&p=580070#p579911
Stay tuned!
Thanks so much MrsSss for stopping in! I've been a little busy lately and haven't been able to make it here. Thank you for your support!
Update: The project's on hold for a while until I heal from a Brown Recluse Spider bite on my left calf that put me into the hospital for 6 days with MRSA and 2 surgeries to remove damaged tissue that the spider's venom destroyed. Hoping Im on the mend now, will know more the end of this week!
Thanks everyone for your continued patience!
Stay tuned!
~Aspy
Hi Aspy!
Thanks for updating us on your progress. I'm excited to see your finished proof(s). I love how you're adding transparencies -- i.e., the colored tissue, white fabric, etc. and can appreciate the time you're taking with each piece until you're 100% happy with it. It's good that you didn't set any deadlines for yourself because I think your end result would be very different.
JUST KEEP DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING and give us another peek from time to time!
DH Luv,
Mrs. Sss
PROJECT UPDATE:
I just realized that I haven't posted this week's update!
I got down to business and completed the last proof (seen in the video) and felt pretty energized to begin Proof #9. This one is going to be awesome!
I am planning to hand cut lattice-work or a stencil and cover the entire page, then collage on top of it. Its got a good direction and is really awesome.
I stopped part way to reflect on the fact that I once again veered off course and was supposed to begin painting the originals for the auction! I was so into the cutting of the stencil work, I decided to follow my urges and "get'r done!".
Things will re-direct this weekend when I return to class to work more on the project.
Moving right along ....
Stay tuned!
PROJECT UPDATE:
Good evening all!
For all you peek seekers, I think you will enjoy (or hopefully enjoy this)...
There's a Castro Fans Community Art Project video processing to be viewed at higher quality on my YouTube channel at this time. I think it gives a fairly good update to how things are going at this point!
You will see other things on the channel too.
http://www.youtube.com/AspiringAspy
As always, I welcome your feedback!
PROJECT UPDATE:
Hello everyone out there in CastroVille:
I went to my art class today and did some decent work on the proofs.
I decided I'd paint up several (10 I think) "grounds" or paper with paint on it, to serve as a background for several future proofs that will be done. Im getting more efficient as more and more time passes! Learning what works and what doesn't.
So I have these "grounds" and then began my work on Proof #8. This one was a killer! All in colored pencil with black outlining on each of the pieces. I'm fairly certain the 2.5 hours I spent working on this piece will need to be a do over, and the piece will have to be completely re-done. What can I say, sometimes the work just does not come together. I will evaluate it further when I've had time away from looking at it and also then check it again.
Last week, although I never checked in with y'all, I finished a gorgeous Proof #7 to rave reviews from everyone who critiqued it for me! I'm really excited about it! Its definitely one of my favorites.
So we're moving along, although slowly, but its a large project so I hope you will be patient with me.
Stay Tuned!!
PROJECT UPDATE:
Hello everyone out there in CastroVille:
I went to my art class yesterday with the best of intentions. I got all set up, began editing my last proof I worked on 2 weeks ago and got completely distracted!!
My class mates had all brought in these amazing indian wood cut blocks (for stamping), antique printers lettering (for stamping), large circular hole punchers, small hand held hole punchers and stencils. Since they were only available for a limited time, I felt I had to regroup, put away my project materials and make use of these things while they were available.
I am working on several projects at a time you see and the Castro Fans project has been my #1 priority for several weeks, with the exception of the last week, and now this past class. I am trying to commit to clearing an area in my home this week and get really serious about working on this project outside of class since I feel it will never be completed if I dont!
I thank you all for your continued patience, and will make every effort to update you and let you know how its all going, just as I have been.
Stay tuned!!
Hi Everyone!
Just a note to let you know I've taken this past weekend's class to work on some of my own art, giving myself a little break from the project. When I do this, I have to admit, I always feel guilty Im not working on it hard or fast enough.
Sometimes with these breaks come times of creativity sparks so it can be a really positive thing.
Thanks so much for your patience!
Stay tuned! I'll be back at it by this Saturday! :)
Hi RQ! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Because this discussion topic area doesnt really allow for photos like a forum would, you'd need to go to Castrocopia's Off Topics threads. There you will see my thread with the same title, Castro Fans Community Art Project.
You'll see I was hemming and hawing (sp?) about posting pics of the "artist proofs", but then did post for feedback. You will see your "sneak peeks" there.
Here's the link:
http://www.castrocopia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=590
Let me know what you think either here or there! I'd love your feedback!
Thanks!
hi Aspy, looking forward to seeing the finished projects, do we get any sneak peeks?
Hi Everyone!
Well, I'm kinda stressin'!
I went to the studio today and after my instructor's approval of Proof #5, I began working on Proof #6. I really like this set of images from contributing artists, but I worry that I'm making the final products more "me" than the contributors and I need to be really mindful to preserve their art. I'm thoughtful about the process is all, but it does stress me out! I dont want to disappoint!
Proof #6 is 95% done!
Stay tuned!...
UPDATE ON THE PROJECT:
Well, it was a nice break from my art, I had about 2 weeks off for the Xmas & New Years holiday. Hope everyone had a good one this year and Santa was good to y'all!
I got back to work and spent Saturday's class working on Proof #5. This one was a toughie, but I think I've got the hang of it. There were lots of varied and opposite type colors and it was quite a challenge. Purples, Greens, Reds, Blues. The red-green combo always throws me off course. Its a hard combo for me to not make look "Christmassy". I hope it can be deemed sell-able and pretty. That's always the goal. I will review it again this week and bring it back to class next week and maybe improve on it some, then its on to Proof #6! I figure while I have the stamina and mojo, I should work on the proofs. Once these are done, it shouldn't take me that long to work on the originals.
Also, I really need to get organized with everything from the project and am hoping this begins this week!
Stay tuned...
Hi Lakendra!
Thanks so much for your response!
At this time sending in flowers is pretty much over. We've got a ton to work with and the project is in full swing - in creation.
If anyone does want to send me their work, please contact me at aspiring1@comcast.net
Lots of flowers have been represented, although I dont remember seeing flowers like Hyacinth, Bird of Paradise, Iris to name a few.
Happy New Year Dear Aspy!
Just a note to let you know I am working away on my "bop" and thank you from the depths of my soul for inspiring me.
This is a great project and I hope many will send in their flowers so that you have more than enough to work with. Is there any particular flower that isn't represented so far?
Hope you are staying warm as it is soooo cold here in Jersey. My water color freezes before it hits the papaer! Ha Ha!
Thanks for your response MrsSss! I really appreciate your feedback!
Stay Tuned!
Hi, Aspy! I haven't forgotten your request and my promise. Today should be my last day of entertaining, then I should have some quiet time for a few days...
My personal preference for a charity is to give to folks in need in our own back yard. We don't have to look far to see the losses of jobs, homes, ability to take care of one's family...
...but I'm okay with whatever the majority would like.
Take Care, and do tell more about the artist proofs!
Happy New Year!
Hi everyone...
Well I mean anyone?
Is anyone even following or lurking here? Am I just wasting my time?
PLEASE I am respectfully requesting that if your eyes even see this sentence, you will drop me a comment, ANY comment so I know you are watching this discussion.
I want to update you on the artist proofs, but want to see what response I get to this comment first...stay tuned?!
Thank you!
~Aspy
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