Nibblefest Art Contest: December 2015

"If I had to choose,

I would rather have birds than airplanes."

~Charles Lindbergh

Art by Nibblfest artist, Kathy Clemente

The start of our next round of

The Nibblefest Art Contest

begins in a few days....!

(on the 20th)

The theme for December 2015 is:

Art by Nibblfest artist, Fran Brooks

~"BIRDS"~

Art by Nibblfest artist, Jenny Luan Frye

"Planting native species in our gardens and communities

is increasingly important, because indigenous insects,

birds and wildlife rely on them. Over thousands,

and sometimes millions, of years they have co-evolved

to live in local climate and soil conditions."

~David Suzuki

Art by Nibblfest artist, Fran Brooks

"I think penguins are the most human of all the birds,

which may be why people love them.

They're cute, they stand upright

and they look like they're wearing tuxedos...."

~Shia LaBeouf

Art by Nibblfest artist, Penny Stewart

"Birds are a miracle because they prove to us there is a finer,

simpler state of being which we may strive to attain."

~Douglas Coupland

Art by Nibblfest artist, Fran Brooks

"I really like birds.

Everyone always wants me to say

that I can't stand to go near them,

just like they want Janet Leigh

to confess that she can't bear to take a shower.

Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you...."

~Tippi Hedren

Art by Nibblfest artist, Tammy Gulat

"Everyone likes birds.

What wild creature is more accessible to our eyes and ears,

as close to us and everyone in the world,

as universal as a bird?"

~David Attenborough

Art by Nibblfest artist, Jenny Luan Frye

"I hope you love birds too. It is economical.

It saves going to heaven."

~Emily Dickinson

Art by Nibblfest artist, Penny Stewart

"The desire to fly is an idea

handed down to us by our ancestors....

who looked enviously on the birds soaring freely through space... on the infinite highway of the air"

~Wilbur Wright

Art by Nibblfest artist, Fran Brooks

"When I see a bird that walks like a duck

and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck,

I call that bird a duck..."

~James Whitcomb Riley

Art by Nibblefest artist, Jenny Luan Frye

"I'm terrified of heights,

but I think there's something really beautiful

about birds and soaring,

having a bird's-eye view of the world..."

~Lindy Booth

Art by Nibblefest artist, Jenny Luan Frye

So, wont you join us for this month's

NIBBLEFEST ART CONTEST....?

Art by Nibblfest artist, Fran Brooks

When,

starting on DECEMBER 20th,

artists near and far will gather via Ebay

to present their own unique

and one-of-a-kind interpretations of the theme....:

~"BIRDS"~

Art by Nibblfest artist, Kathy Clemente

The Nibblefest Art Contest (NFAC)

is the fun and friendly, monthly-themed art competition that begins on the 20th of each month, and is open to all.

Art by Nibblfest artist, Patience, of Art of Patience

Hosted via Ebay,

all Nibblefest art entries

start at just .99 cents.

Fun for artists AND collectors....!

Art by Nibblfest artist, Fran Brooks

To view upcoming monthly themes, see this post.
For complete rules please visit our

NFAC Facebook Page,

or check out the info on the side of this blog....)

Art by Nibblfest artist, Penny Stewart

(*Please note:

The art by Nibblefest Artists featured in this post may represent past portfolio works, not current NFAC entries.)

Art by Nibblfest artist, Jenny Luan Frye

HAPPY NIBBLE-FESTING.....!

Art by Nibblfest artist,Tammy Gulat

Nibblefest Artist Interview: Roopa Dudley

Artist Roopa Dudley

How long have you been creating art (and/or) selling it online?

I have been creating art since I was in Kindergarten. I started selling in 2011 as a Chess Painter.

How did you first hear about Nibblefest and when did you first start Nibblefesting?

I learned about Nibblefest accidentally when I stumbled upon Art Of Patience – Artist’s Page of Patience. Then I looked over at the rules and decided to join in.

Art by Roopa Dudley

What do you enjoy about Nibblefest?

I enjoy the whimsical themes that Nibblefest lets us participate in. It really gets my creative juices flowing and I feel a sense of accomplishment by being able to produce small paintings that usually end up being sold. I have met an art collector who now is a dear friend of mine just by competing every now and then on Nibblefest. I really like the concept behind this. Although, I would prefer it more if they raise the minimum bid to $4.99.

Art by Roopa Dudley

Who are your Favorite artistic influences?

I am heavily influenced by the art of M.C Escher, Paul Gauguin, Giorgio de Chirico, Marc Chagall, Frieda Kahlo, Tamara De Lempicka, Edward Hopper and Rene Magritte.

Art by Roopa Dudley

Tell us something interesting about you that many people online don't already know.

I am Sapiosexual.

What is your favorite Nibblefest ever sold?

Epicurean Vortex a small 6”x 6” painting is my favorite to date that I have sold. It was my first outer space painting as well and I bejeweled it so basically my first mixed media painting too.

Art by Roopa Dudley

What would be your Nibblefest dream theme?

I like the versatility that Nibblefest offers when it comes to themes. I would say Enchanted Forest and Robots would be my dream theme.

Art by Roopa Dudley

What do you do to drive traffic to your Nibblefest auction(s)?

I post it on all my social media. Twitter, Facebook Page, Personal Facebook Profile, Google+ and LinkedIn.

Art by Roopa Dudley

What are you working on right now? (Side projects? Wip?)

I have two incomplete Four Seasons painting that I am looking forward to finishing and have been slacking off on those.
Another one is “Crypto-Knight’s Trophy”. This is my most graphic painting to date.

Where can people find your work?

My work is available on my website: RoopaDudley.com