Wednesday, December 16, 2015

December's Nibblefest Theme: "BIRDS"





"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: 


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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

Monday, December 14, 2015

Nibblefest Artist Interview: Roopa Dudley

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





Art by Roopa Dudley