This is just a short piece of correspondence to let you know about some current Community Relations-led events that might be of interest and relevance to the Abstract & Surreal community. Feel free to take part, or to inform me of other abstract and surreal happenings that you know of or are involved with: I'll be sure to update this journal to include them here.
Monthly Photography Critique Thread
Watched over by Kaz-D and 3wyl, this is a monthly initiative to get people to comment and particularly critique on the works of others. It also offers artists the chance to submit one piece of their own work for critique by their peers. This is a worthwhile cause, and I feel it may be useful to members of the abstract and surreal community whose work struggles to garner feedback. The September edition is now live and you can take part here.
Monthly Abstract & Surreal Thumbshare
This is a recurring feature of mine that invites all abstract and surreal artists to take part and share a selection of their own abstract and surreal work. It doesn't matter about the medium; I feel that the genre is more important than the processes involved in creating an image. If you don't have any relevant work of your own, or simply if you'd prefer, you're also welcome to share the work of others that you particularly enjoy. The regular edition of the thread can be found here, and the premium edition for subscribers can be found here. At the end of the month, the nine images that I enjoy most will be published in a special Feature Friday article.
Monthly Photography Chat Events
Any updates relating to chat events will be published here. Currently there are no scheduled chat events for the next few weeks, but there is an ongoing photo-hunt event that can be participated in.
Monthly Feature & News Roundup
Here is the main source of updates and features from the major abstract and surreal groups. Please do check out the links and features which follow this introduction, as there is much to be found of great interest and intrigue throughout their content. Additionally, I have included news updates from relevant sources, and personal journals worth another look.
Best of AugustHi there,
It's adumvgh, your shiny new Moderator here.
I'm going to feature the top submissions at the end of each month.
Abstract Photography
Surreal Photography
Abstract Traditional Art
Surreal Traditional Art
September Theme: Emotion and August Winners! August Winners
Well done to all those who entered the 'Summer' themed Abstract and Surreal Contest. Without further ado, here are the winners!
1st Place
2nd Place
Prizes
1st Place: 200 points and 6 months of Premium
2nd Place: 100 points and 3 months of Premium
September Challenge
This one is open to all mediums - Digital Art/Photography and Traditional Art as long as your deviation is classed as Abstract or Surreal, it will be accepted. It also has to fit the theme...Emotion
Rules
1. Work must be your own!
2. Any medium is allowed.
3. Work must have been created this year.
4. 1 submission per member.
5. Contest closes on the 29th.
6. Submit here!
7. Must be Abs
Abstract and Surreal Spotlight Vol. 30Einsilbig's
Spotlight Vol. 30
Abstract and Surreal
The Spotlight
.The Moon Is Late.
by Azenoire
one invisible truth
by earational
What was written
by AiniTolonen
Highway
by lostknightkg
too darn hot
by sth22art
almost
by davespertine
the ghostly travel sequences - part V
by ra-gro
Abstract I
by CocoKingsolver
Abstract and Surreal Spotlight Vol. 31Einsilbig's
Spotlight Vol. 31
Abstract and Surreal
The Spotlight
we flood empty lakes
by ra-gro
Kirks
by Megalithicmatt
dream odyssey
by ra-gro
Crimson Dream
by Anguis-IX
The Nonconformist
by Ragnar949
les jours tristes de l'ete
by bluePartout
Transition
by Weissglut
simple addition
by Lyzzy-Beth
Abstract and Surreal Spotlight Vol. 32Einsilbig's
Spotlight Vol. 32
Abstract and Surreal
The Spotlight
| La Camargue Sauvage | .02 |
by figueline
City Reminiscence
by WTek79
The vow
by Inextremiss
Metamorfosi di un istante
by baroquedoll
ego
by davespertine
Meeresweg
by NiNooriART
speed up
by EvaShoots
.h.
by CocoKingsolver
Abstract and Surreal Spotlight Vol. 33Einsilbig's
Spotlight Vol. 33
Abstract and Surreal
The Spotlight
582.
by sophiaazhou
without even breathing.
by Hamish-Frost
LXXVII
by Garance-Verdier
And The Sky Is Filled With Light
by DpressedSoul
Never lose your way
by VexingArt
within without
by davespertine
Witness
by AbhishekJoshi
The Road
by lomatic
Abstract and Surreal Spotlight Vol. 34Einsilbig's
Spotlight Vol. 34
Abstract and Surreal
The Spotlight
Verwandlung.
by Coldwave-Enigma
Consonant Chords
by insolitus85
Escape
by bliXX-a
Midnight birds keep me awake
by AiniTolonen
Return of the Raains
by Grauenart
Chlorophyll
by ejohanne
Fading Life
by Weissglut
Dancing Mad
by GawrilaGhul
Ode to simplicity - Monthly special XXIIWe proudly present a glorious selection from the August Gallery submissions Ode-to-simplicity.
Open your eyes.
Open your soul.
Feel the beauty flow within.
Don't forget tothis journal if you like it.
Rustic by Einsilbig Rustic by Einsilbig
Rebellion by Pierre-Lagarde Rebellion by Pierre-Lagarde Rebellion by Pierre-Lagarde
The Simple Things by Einsilbig The Simple Things by Einsilbig The Simple Things by Einsilbig
:thumb395350727: Rapture by Phoenixstamatis Rapture by Phoenixstamatis
/ by odpium :thumb395350727: Rapture by Phoenixstamatis
/ by odpium / by odpium :thumb395350727:
Mono Square Series XXX by insolitus85 Defence II by KrzysztofJedrzejak Softly by MatsHolmberg
six by MustafaDedeogLu six by MustafaDedeogLu six by MustafaDedeogLu
Softly by MatsHolmberg Defence II by KrzysztofJedrzejak Mono Square Series XXX by insolitus85
when the day is done by bluePartout when the day is done by bluePartout when the day is done by bluePartout
of time and tide and tininess by bluePartout of time and tide and tininess by bluePartout of time and tide and tininess by bluePartout
|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-| o by LowKnee |-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-| o by LowKnee |-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-| o by LowKnee
Heaven's crying.. by OliviaMichalski :thum
Perfection (Quote Contest Nr. 2 Winner)
Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
~Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Again image-heart convinced the judges to win the contest! Congratulations
We all agreed that the minimalism, pureness, serenity and beautiful blur in his piece fits best to the contest's quote.
We thank all the participants for joining and hope to see you again at the next Quote Contest!
Have a nice day
The judges :iconjustanothersomeone: :iconinsolitus85: :iconnicpi:
Say 'Hello' to insolitus85 !As some of you already might have noticed:
:iconinsolitus85: is now Co Founder of Beautiful Blur
That means that from now on your submissions will be accepted, declined or featured by him or me.
That makes things go a little faster and brings more diversity into the gallery!have a nice day
Nicole
Administrators needed!Send us your application!Requirements:
- to be active on Deviantart (preferrably daily);
- to be in charge of max. 2 more groups;
- although not mandatory, being a photographer is a plus;
- again, it would be great if you had previous experience with being an admin.
Your application should be a message sent to us which includes five pieces that you think would fit the group theme, and that you would vote "yes" withour any doubt.
Nature-Abstracted : August Selection
Ice Snake by da-phil
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:iconFassod::icontholang::iconastutefish:
:iconcbasco::iconcouchycreature::iconluka567::icongregR:
:iconlomatic::iconBrogie343::icondynax700si::iconda-phil:
You love trees and barks ? I invite you to visit Cédric Pollet : http://www.cedric-pollet.com/site/en/galeries.php
Randomized News 4.8Dear friends, dear members and dear watchers
hope you all feel well and you've enjoyed the summer. Here the summer makes a little rest and sometimes it smells like autumn in the morning. A great time for foggy mornings and soft light.
It would be great if we would find a little bit time while our moving for hiking and taking pictures. So if I and Micha will not be that present in September you can find us here
But now enjoy a collection out of our folders "non-real by moving" and "non-real by collaboration". As these folders are not that high frequented ones, I put them into one journal.
Moving:
- of the objects
- of the artists
- of the pictures
Collaboration:
- in traditional art
Daddy, Take Me To The Circus by MadGardens
collab1withsandpaperdaisy by scheinbar
- in digital art
:thumb390228375:
Tricycle Built for Two by hummbuzz
The Bad Spy by LEQUARK
- by r
Update! thank you and collaborators opens!Hi everyone,
I just wanted to let you all know that we were successful with our fund-raising and that we opened the exhibition last night.
We'll be posting some photo from the opening soon on the blog, so go have a look if you've got 5 minutes
It's been a crazy week, so I apologise for not saying thank you sooner - thanks very much to all of you that helped spread the word about the project on your blogs and pages and to those of you that donate.
We would never have reached our target with all the support, so thanks once again!!
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Mornin'
The exhibition planing is coming along and we just posted our poster for the new exhibition over on the blog.
I also wanted to let you know that we were recently interviewed by Einuhr for Kwerfeldein magazine, you can read it
The Surrealism CompetitionThe current competition theme is "The Surrealism".
The aim is to resolve the contradictory conditions of dream and reality. Create unnerving, illogical scenes with precision, strange creatures from everyday objects and develop techniques that allow the unconscious to express itself. Surrealist works feature the element of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions and non sequitur.
Click here for more information
Instant Film CompetitionThe current competition theme is "Instant Film".
Whether you use Polaroid, Fuji, Impossible Project, Instax, SX-70, Fotorama, Kodak, Polacolor, create an original and unique image using the poetry of the instant film.
Click here for more information
ART IS EVERY-WHERE-ARE YOU? - 19
Thursday by Poromaa Saturday by Poromaa
Thursday by Poromaa Saturday by Poromaa Aeon by GawrilaGhul
Saturday by Poromaa Aeon by GawrilaGhul Summer's end by lostknightkg
Mono Square Series XXXII by insolitus85 This is Gospel by hayley--jade upsurge 2 by FabioKeiner
This is Gospel by hayley--jade upsurge 2 by FabioKeiner
upsurge 2 by FabioKeiner scarf by pyros
Metropolis by Art2mys whispers by prismes Black Tears by KizukiTamura
whispers by prismes Black Tears by KizukiTamura
That's all for now; thank-you for your time.
