Entry 48: Arteza Awards 2020 Update

Hey Crew!

Welcome back! How are you doing? Time seems to be getting away from me this week. Just when I think I am ahead, I fall behind. The struggle. I think I am finally organized enough to start this semester off on a good foot. Hopefully. That is all I got for this little life update.

Winning Wasn’t the Goal

I want to say congratulations to the winners of the Arteza Awards. Please check out Arteza’s Instagram to see who the winners are and to congratulate them too! As you can tell, I did not place in the winners’ circle. But to be honest, I am not bothered by it. I am just so glad that I actually put myself and my work out there. I have been so afraid of rejection that I don’t push myself out of my comfort zone. I am so glad that I have grown so much that I do feel like I matter and my work needs to be seen. I am currently searching for other contests/competitions to enter. I want to keep pushing myself. I want to show the world I am here and I am not going away any time soon. This is my adventure. This is my ship and I plan to keep on course to greatness. Thank you for joining me on this journey. On to the next contest and the next journey!

Above is a little video I put together to show some of the process that went into making the final pieces.

Above are the final pieces that I submitted for the contest. I am super proud of how everything turned out. The flowers are: balloon flower (purple), daffodil (white), lupine (pink), and the sunflower. I really love these little bees that are popping up in my work. #SavetheBees

Rejected Ideas and photos

Above are the rejected ideas and rejected final photos. My favorite is the cloud tree. It feels very whimsical and soft. The other bee piece in has a coneflower, if you were wondering.

Just so we are clear, yes there are going to be more contests to enter and another chance to be seen on a bigger scale. I hope you guys enjoyed my pieces. Don’t forget to check out my IG on Friday for another #BlackoutFridays! Come back Saturday to see the next Sign in the series. This Sign is sure a spit-fire. Remember to stay safe and to stay sane.

Until next time,

Suzanna 🌙

Entry 45: Flowing like a Stream

Hey Crew!

Welcome back! How are you all doing? To those hit by Hurricane Laura, I hope that you and your family are safe. I have a dear friend that lives near Baton Rouge, and I was texting her through the whole thing. Mother Nature is not a force to underestimate or undermine. And to all those that are targets during hurricane season, stay safe and listen to the scientists. The season isn’t over yet. 2020 isn’t going out quietly.

Pisces the Flowing Stream

Basic Facts about this Sign:

Birth dates: February 19 – March 20
Ruling Planet: Neptune
Element: Water
Symbol: Two Fish
Pisces are said to be “not of this realm”. They are artistic and lives in dreamland. They go with the flow. This Sign listens to their instincts and tend to be right.

I have never painted water at night, let alone moving water. I think it was a good challenge for me. Though Neptune kind of is washed out, and I’m don’t dislike it. I can still see the movement and feel the coolness. I can hear the stream and smell the night air. I also mixed up 3 different color shifting paint to give it an interesting shift. What do you guys think?

I think I am finding the right combinations for Adjustments in Photoshop to make the digital picture look just like the physical piece. Hazzah!

And that is all I have for Pisces. Which Sign has been your favorite so far? We only have 3 more Signs left! So close! And this week is going to be the start of classes. That means that things might be posted later than usual for a bit. But I think I have figured out a doable schedule. Come back tomorrow for another episode of “The Adventures of a Floof”. Monday I am going to be giving you guys and overview of things to come in September. Tuesday is Fan-Art Day! I have a cool idea that I hope I can get done in time. So wish me luck! Wednesday is going to be an update about the results of the Arteza Awards 2020. I super nervous to see the results tomorrow. Friday is another episode of #BlackoutFridays on my IG. We are going to be talking about another POC artist in history. Do you have any suggestions? Then next Saturday is one of the last Signs. Can you predict which one it is going to be? And classes start Thursday. Things are catching some momentum! Wish me luck! Remember to stay safe and to stay sane.

Until next time,

Suzanna🌙

Entry 37: An Opportunity has Presented Itself (Part 1)

Hey Crew!

How’s it going? Are you remembering to take care of yourself? I hope so. If not, please take a moment to yourself. You are alive, you are loved, and you can accomplish anything you put your mind to. I believe in you. And I am proud of you. You go out there and grab that bull by the horns and rock it’s world. You’ve got this!

Arteza Awards 2020

“Unleash your artistic spirit and enter the ultimate art battle of 2020 by entering the first annual Arteza Awards. Everyone, regardless of medium, skill level or age are invited to enter. Six participants will have the chance to win amazing prizes up to $5,000 in total. One lucky winner will be chosen as the Golden Artist of Arteza and will receive the Grand Prize—a year-long collaboration with Arteza!”
Arteza Awards

Guys, I have entered a contest. I, SUZANNA, HAVE ENTERED A CONTEST AND I AM hella nervous. Like I don’t even know where to begin with this. However, I am planning on taking you guys with me every step of the way. There is going to be video and bloopers and failure and everything in between. Be sure to follow me on Instagram to keep up to date with it all. I’ll be sure to make a whole compilation of everything after the announcement of the winners on August 31st and I’ll post it here.

So the deadline is August 24th for all entries. That means I have two weeks to get an illustration done. Can I do it? You can bet the farm on that one! The real question is, what is the piece going to be about? At this point in time, pfft I have no idea. But I am going to post some rough ideas up tomorrow to start things off. I am accepting any requests too. We can do this together!

If you want to know more about the contest or even enter yourself, check out Arteza. Don’t forget to follow along on the progress over on my Instagram! I’ll see you over there tomorrow! Come back on Saturday to see our next Sign. I still have so many questions about a goat-mermaid. Like, why even? I hope to see you then! Remember to stay safe and stay sane.

Until next time,

Suzanna 🌙