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7 Points to Help You Win Juried Flower Art Competitions

Flowers are the most benign and serene things on this planet to promise instant happiness. Since time immemorial, the language of flowers and flower symbolism have been used in varied cultures & customs across the world. Flowers are there for every emotion, be it the happiest hour of our lives or the most disheartening moments like an event of condolence. So, flower power can never be ignored. Even in artistic expressions, flower art paintings take up a considerable part. If you are a promising painter or a beginner fascinated with flower art and floral painting, you can showcase your skills to the world, taking part in juried art competitions that are focused on flower themes.

In this blog, get an overview of how you can effortlessly enrol for online art exhibitions themed on floral artwork, as virtual art platforms are gaining grounds rapidly. Get to know about some prestigious contemporary art galleries like Artsy, TERAVARNA, etc., who help artists gain access to a classy viewership and boost their flower art portfolio. So, hang on there till the end.

Consider these Few Things Before You Enrol for Online Flower Art Competitions:

For a seamless participation, what you need to do –

1.     Research on the Online Platforms for Floral Art Competitions

Do some hands-on research on the art competition organizers and art platforms for their credibility and market outreach. Study the artworks showcased on the gallery walls to have a fair idea of their niche and expertise.

TERAVARNA, is one such one-of-its-kind online international art gallery offering open call for artists to participate in their floral themed and other thematic bi-monthly competitions, just to boost the exposure and visibility of the painters, artists, visual artists, photographers, and sculptors. Make the most of this platform to grab this unique opportunity to display your flower art paintings and interact with the jury, collaborators, and the art fraternity at large.

2.      Research on the Prospect and Your Take Aways:

Hey, and don’t miss out on the CASH PRIZE part! Art galleries like TERAVARNA provide opportunities to win cash prizes and promote the featured artists on various social media platforms through online campaigns, press releases, and other creative projects. Before you start off, take into consideration the competition date and submission deadline for the competition so that you don’t miss out on anything! Joining newsletters and art forums can help you stay updated on the next-big-event!

3.     Follow the Rules and Regulations Strictly for the Competition

Every juried competition has certain criteria and rules to adhere to in terms of the medium, submission format, image resolution, number of artworks, artwork size and dimensions, artist’s statement, etc. There must be exceptions to mediums like AI artworks, which most art platforms won’t entertain.

Follow the eligibility criteria regarding age, experience level, etc. (if mentioned).

4.  Work on the Floral Art You Would Like to Feature in the Competition

Are you tempted by any particular flower to work on? What are your favorite mediums for floral paintings on canvas? Do you prefer natural light or would rather go for a studio setup to end up with the desired effect? So many things can plague your mind before you can pre-sketch your artwork, because you always strive to be THE BEST! Follow the organizer’s guidelines and specifications to paint the floral masterpieces. Yes, take the call and some baby steps to turn all the acclaims and praises your way. Study some famous flower paintings by Van Gogh, Andy Warhol, Monet, abstract flower paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe, etc. before you dive in.

5.  Fill Up the Required Submission Forms for Competitions: Add Personal Touches

Conform to the norms as you fill up your name and credentials, apart from uploading artworks in the required format. Don’t forget to add a piece of story to your floral art, i.e., the title, medium, your motivation to paint, etc.

Often there are nominal submission fees charged by competition platforms and galleries. Pay them through a secure payment channel and links provided by the organizers. Check all the details before you hit the submit button.

6.  Circulate the News of Your Selection on Social Media Handles

Do some self-promotion and social media leveraging after your artwork gets selected for the competition, by sharing the details of the art platform, event link, details of your paintings of flowers, and your story behind the creation. Some online art galleries like TERAVARNA encourage artists with interactive Q & A sessions, live chats, etc. Stay tuned and respond to comments so that you get more people to know your art. Build connections with social networking and join artists groups sharing your passion for flower art.

7.       Follow Up with the Leads and Inquiries: Give a Portfolio Boost

It is very important to have genuine feedback from the viewers apart from the jurors of the events. Follow the leads and enquiries closely as it can generate sales for you. Take up your participation as a stepping-stone for the future competitions and events and add them to your portfolio. Yes, success matters! A sincere follow-up will sky-rocket your visibility and chance of potential buyers! 

Conclusion:

Hurray! Just taking these few things chalked out, you can dash for any online flower-themed art event and grab the spotlight. Celebrate the aura of flowers through your artsy ways. Show up the flower power with remarkable flower art paintings and wait for your turn to drop jaws!

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How To Create Beautiful Flower Art Paintings

Creating flower art paintings is one of the earliest types of art most of us attempt. As children, these flowers are more animated in our sketchbooks, but they continue to become more realistic floral art paintings with consistent efforts and practice. However, fine-tuning your skills always requires a conscious willingness to improve and understand the nuances of art. 

As a beginner artist, here are some tips you can utilize to improve your paintings of flowers and become a pro in your art. 

Observe Real Flowers

Observation is the best teacher anyone can have. What you can learn from observation is not something others can teach you. Whenever you get a chance, observe the flowers that you wish to paint. Observe their color, the way they darken at certain places, their pollen, leaves, and other minor details. 

Once you start noticing such details, you will be able to add them to your floral paintings on canvas as well. Moreover, it is always the small details that make a big difference in your paintings. A close observation of these flowers will also give you a better understanding of the colors and you will be able to create more accurate color tones for better results. 

Take Photographs of the Flower Arrangements

If you wish to paint floral arrangements or flower still life paintings of real flowers, make sure you click multiple photographs of the arrangement as soon as you can. Do not wait for the flowers to start decaying. Also, check if you have clicked photographs in good lighting and from multiple angles. Once you are satisfied with the photographs, print them out for more efficient references. Having printed photographs is much easier to work with as compared to digital ones, but of course it eventually all depends on your comfort zone. 

A major advantage of clicking pictures for your floral artwork is that you can then take time to create your artwork without having to worry about the decay of flowers. Some flowers decay really fast and completely change appearance, which can cause hindrance in your painting. Having photographs for reference saves you from that worry and prevents you from rushing the painting. 

Use Brown For Darker Petals

Let me in you on a little secret — there is no black color in nature. Yes, you read that right! When you see a petal decaying, it turns to the darkest shades of brown which appears as black to us. However, it doesn’t change the fact that it is brown and not black. 

So next time when you are trying to achieve a decaying effect in your flower art painting, use darker tones of brown instead of black. This will also help you achieve multiple effects in the same floral painting. Mix different quantities of black in your brown to achieve that darkened effect. With a variety in that browning effect, your painting will have a more realistic appearance because it is very rare to find the same color tones in different elements of nature. 

Place your Focus Point Away from the Center

Your focus point in any painting is what first catches the eyes of the viewer. To add more depth to your flower art painting, it is best to place the focus point slightly away from the exact center of your frame. This also allows the subject of the painting, which in this case would probably be a flower, to get some breathing space in the frame. 

Moreover, it lets viewers explore the overall painting and let the composition guide their eyes to the focal point. In short, a well-placed focus point in your painting will give your viewers more time to explore and engage with the artwork. This also allows them to engage better with your paintings.

Study the Famous Flower Paintings by Masters

As already discussed, others can seldom teach what you can learn by yourself from observation. Take this a step further to study the famous flower paintings created by famous artists. Study their brushstrokes, floral arrangements, choice of subject, colors, and the overall effect that they aimed to create with their painting. 

Study how their color choices have affected the composition and how the placement of the subject and play with light has changed the mood of the painting. These studies will give you a generic idea of what you may or may not want to do in your painting. Even if you want to create abstract flower paintings, it is best to study the works of the masters first. Remember, you don’t always need to follow or like the works of masters and are always free to create your own style and art. However, studying their works expands your horizons and increases the possibilities of exploration that you may have not thought of otherwise. 

Master Flower Art Paintings with PracticeCreating flower art paintings is not only an art style but also a very therapeutic process. It brings you closer to nature, improves your botanical knowledge, and also helps you calm your mind. If you are a beginner, take the creation process as easy or as fast as you are comfortable. Once you start getting comfortable, challenge yourself with more complex compositions. You can even take part in different flower painting competitions to test your skills and learn from other contemporary artists.

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Vincent van Gogh

Skull, May, 1887 (profile)

Skull, May, 1887

Sunflowers, 4th version, 1888

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The Plain of Auvers, 1890 by Vincent van Gogh

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Like the post ❤️❤️ and now take screenshot 📸.... don't forget to use it☺️

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Landscape on Saint-Martin Island, 1881. by Claude Monet

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Claude Monet - Cliff walk at Pourville ( 1882 ) 😊

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waterlilies and japanese bridge

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divider by @thecutestgrotto

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“…to be wild and perfect for a moment, before they are nothing forever.”

-Mary Oliver, Peonies

Small Bottle with Peonies and Blue Delphiniums, Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) Paris, June-July 1886

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Self Portrait in a Straw Hat

Artist: Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (French, 1755-1842)

Date: 1782

Medium: Oil on canvas

Collection: The National Gallery, London, United Kingdom

Élisabeth Louise Vigée-LeBrun

Elizabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun’s life spanned a tumultuous period of French history. Born in Paris in 1755, she was the daughter of a portrait painter, Louis Vigée. His early death in 1767 left her without a teacher, so she was largely self-taught. Her husband, the art dealer Jean-Baptiste-Pierre Le Brun, played a significant role in her early career by providing her with important contacts and commissions. She adopted his name but eventually left him – the marriage was formally dissolved in 1794.

In the years preceding the French Revolution in 1789, Vigée Le Brun enjoyed great success, particularly at the Versailles court. One of the most successful society portraitists of her time, she was also one of only four women admitted to the Académie royale de la peinture et de sculpture during the eighteenth century. She became the preferred painter of Marie-Antoinette and painted over 30 portraits of the Queen and her family. A portrait of Marie-Antoinette wearing a simple white cotton chemise and holding a rose caused a scandal when exhibited at the Salon in 1783 because of its informality. Following the arrest of the royal family in October 1789, Vigée Le Brun fled Paris and did not return until 1802.

Self Portrait in a Straw Hat is a signed copy by Vigėe Le Brun of a very popular self portrait she had painted in Brussels in 1782. The portrait was exhibited in the same year at the Salon de la Correspondance in Paris and at the 1783 Salon of the Académie royale. It is now in the collection of the baronne Edmond de Rothschild.

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Spending Time in Nature as a Creative Practice

This week, Sara, our ceramics blogger, reminds us that creativity doesn't always need to result in a perfect final product. Sometimes, she says, it's just fun to make things without any plans or expectations. Beautiful! #MarywoodArt #Ceramics #Mandalas

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Misc: Ultimate List of Business Ideas ♥ [UPDATED]

Hi ❀ʕ·ᴥ·ʔ

Today, after hours of brainstorming and collecting impressions, I proudly present to you the ultimate list of business ideas for the newly released Businesses & Hobbies pack ✧. ✲ﾟ･｡✧･ﾟ

I've categorized the business ideas to provide a more structured overview, because there are so many  (๑❛ʚ❛๑). They are sorted into the following categories: 📌 Service-based small businesses 🍽️ Restaurants & entertainment venues 🛍️ Retail & creative shops 🛠️ Craft & manufacturing businesses 🎭 Fantasy & unconventional businesses.

Also for some of these ideas, I recommend using CC or mods to deepen the immersion, but that's completely up to you — sometimes using your own imagination does the trick too~ The recommended or sometimes necessary packs are included behind the business idea as well as CC/mod recommendation markers ❀✿❀

If you feel like something's missing, please comment your idea(s) and I will happily add them to the list so that the compendium can continue to grow (◕ω◕✿)

Please take a look at my Patreon for more cute Sims 4 stuff~ You can find the original post here.

As always, happy simming! - MiunaChan ♥

📌 Service-Based Small Businesses

💉 Tattoo Studio (Hobbies & Businesses) 💆 Wellness Studio/Spa (Spa Day) 💅 Nail Salon (Spa Day) 💇 Hair Salon/Barbershop (CC/mods recommended) 💆‍♂️ Massage Center (Spa Day) 🧖 Sauna / Onsen Retreat (Spa Day, Snowy Escape) 🏋️ Gym & Personal Training (Fitness Stuff, Spa Day) 🧘 Yoga Studio (Spa Day) 🏔️ Rock Climbing Tours (Snowy Escape) ⛸️ Ice Skating Rink (Seasons) 🎢 Roller Skating Rink (Seasons) 🏊 Pool (Seasons) 📖 Library

👶 Daycare for Infants & Toddlers (Seasons, Parenthood) 🤓 Preschool (Parenthood, High School Years) 🐱 Pet Daycare (Cats & Dogs) 🐕 Pet Training & Agility Classes (Cats & Dogs)

🏨 Hotel/Motel (Get to Work) 🧺 Laundrette (Laundry Day Stuff) 🎉 Event Planning Agency (My Wedding Stories) 🏥 Cosmetic Surgery Clinic (CC/mods recommended) 🗣️ Public Relations Agency

🏕️ Campground & Outdoor Retreat (Outdoor Retreat) ��️ Private Garden Maze & Fishing Lake (Cottage Living) 🏫 Lecture Hall & Public Speaking Center 🤖 Robotics Workshop (Discover University) 🎭 Improv Theater & Acting School (Get Famous, Get to Work) 📖 Creative Writing & Journalism Workshops 👗 Etiquette & Manners School (My Wedding Stories) 💻 Coding Bootcamp & IT Training 🎮 E-Sports & Gaming Coaching

🍽️ Restaurants & Entertainment Venues

💻 Internet Café 🐾 Pet Café (Cats & Dogs) 🎲 Tabletop & Board Game Café 🧋 Bubble Tea Shop (High School Years)

🍔 Fast-Food Restaurant (Dine Out) 🥐 Bistro (Cozy Bistro Kit, Dine Out) ☕ Traditional Tea House (Snowy Escape) 🥦 Vegan Specialty Store (Cottage Living) 🥘 Food Market & Culinary Stalls (Cottage Living, City Living)

🎤 Bar/Lounge/Nightclub/Karaoke Club (City Living, Get Together) 🎸 Live Music & Jazz Club 😂 Comedy Club 🎥 Cinema (Movie Hangout Stuff) 🎳 Bowling Alley (Bowling Night Stuff)

🍦 Ice Cream Parlor (Seasons) 🎂 Bakery/Pastry Shop (Dine Out) 🚚 Food Truck (Snowy Escape, Cottage Living) 🧑‍🍳 Cooking Classes & Culinary School (Dine Out, Cottage Living)

🍇 Vineyard & Wine Tasting (Cottage Living) 🍸 Barista & Mixology Courses 🏰 Medieval Tavern (Get Together, Seasons) 🎭 Movie Studio Tour (Get Famous) 🏦 Museum & Science Exhibition (Discover University)

🛍️ Retail & Creative Shops

🌸 Flower Shop (Seasons) 💐 Flower Arranging School (Seasons) 🕯️ Candle Shop (Eco Lifestyle) 🏺 Pottery Studio (Hobbies & Businesses)

🖼️ Art Gallery (Get to Work) 🎨 Artist’s Studio & Creative Workshops (City Living) 📚 Bookstore (Get to Work) 📖 Comic Book & Nerd Store (City Living, Journey to Batuu) 🖌️ Art Studio & Painting Classes (City Living, Get to Work)

🧸 Toy Store 🛎️ Souvenir Shop (Island Living, Snowy Escape, Journey to Batuu) 🔮 Crystal & Occult Store (Realm of Magic, Crystal Creations Kit) 💎 Crystal Workshop (Crystal Creations Kit) 🏺 Antique Shop (Eco Lifestyle) 🔥 Fireworks Shop (Seasons) 🎵 Record & Music Instrument Store (City Living) 🎸 Music School (City Living)

📷 Photography Studio & Workshops (Get to Work, City Living) 🧥 Thrift Store (High School Years, Eco Lifestyle) 👘 Costume & Formal Wear Rental (CC/mods recommended)

🛠️ Craft & Manufacturing Businesses

🪑 Furniture Workshop (Eco Lifestyle) 💍 Jewelry Design Studio (Crystal Creations Kit) 👗 Bridal Boutique (My Wedding Stories) 💡 Lamp & Lighting Workshop 🎸 Musical Instrument Crafting (City Living) 👠 Shoe Workshop (CC/mods recommended) 👜 Handbag & Leather Goods Studio (CC/mods recommended) 👕 Tailoring & Fashion Design (CC/mods recommended)

🏡 Tiny House Design & Sales (Tiny Houses, Eco Lifestyle) 🌱 Gardening & Herbalism Workshops (Cottage Living, Realm of Magic) 🔧 DIY & Handicraft Workshops (Eco Lifestyle)

🎭 Fantasy & Unconventional Businesses (CC/Mods Recommended)

🕵️ Private Detective Agency (Get to Work) 💘 Dating Agency 🧹 Cleaning Service 🧠 Psychological Counseling & Therapy 🏚️ Second-Hand Furniture Store (Eco Lifestyle)

🎨 Black Market for Stolen Art (Get to Work, Jungle Adventure) 🧑‍🔬 Secret Alchemy Lab (Realm of Magic) 🎲 Backyard Poker Club 🎰 Gambling Den or Casino (Get to Work) 💻 Cybercriminal Hacker Hideout (Get to Work) 🏚️ Brothel 💋 Woohoo Playrooms 🔮 Medium/Psychic Business (Realm of Magic) 🧪 Potion Bar (Realm of Magic) 🕍 Cemetery & Tombstone Sales (Live and Death, Realm of Magic) 🦇 Secret Occult Society (Vampires, Werewolves, Realm of Magic) 🏕️ Nudist Colony 🕹️ Arcade & Retro Gaming Lounge (High School Years, City Living) 💭 Bubble Blower Lounge (City Living) ⛪ Church

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The Cottar's Pride - A Cottage Garden by Henry Sutton Palmer 

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April 20, Beijing, China, National Museum of China/中国国家博物馆 (Part 1 - Dehua white porcelain exhibition/德化白瓷展):

Aaand finally, the National Museum of China/中国国家博物馆! I was lucky enough to see the famed Dehua white porcelain exhibition/德化白瓷展 here. Some of you may recognize some of these pieces already, since pictures and shorts of them have been circulating online way before I went on this trip, but there are many many other pieces too. The pieces I post here are only a small portion of the entire exhibition, so if you ever get a chance to see the exhibition elsewhere in person, don't hesitate. This stuff is amazing.

First up is one of the two that has been gaining popularity online, the piece named 神话 or "Legend".

The first time I saw a porcelain piece like this, I thought that the clothing part was made with paper? But no, the light fabric of the clothing, the hair, it's all porcelain. Keep in mind when looking through these pictures: every part of every piece is porcelain.

This piece is the other one that was becoming popular, the piece named simply 纸, or "Paper". If you don't look up close and see the glossy surface, you can't tell it's actually porcelain. I cannot for the life of me imagine the kind of magic that was used to turn clay into this

Anyway, this is a good point to introduce Dehua porcelain a little bit. Dehua porcelain is a regional specialty of Dehua/德化, which is located in Fujian province, and is known for its expressiveness and white color. For this reason it's also known in the West as "Blanc de Chine" (French: "white of China"), and this should be the reason why this exhibition is named 中国白, which basically means the same thing. The history of Dehua porcelain goes back to Song dynasty (960 - 1279), and it is still being produced today. Many of the pieces I'm posting here are modern pieces.

But Dehua white porcelain can be colored too (I imagine the color must be painted on later, because the white comes from the clay itself), and when it is colored, it looks like it came right out of a painting

This piece is especially amazing to me. Look at the texture, look at those details. Zoom in and you will find that there are actually a bunch of porcelain ants on this porcelain tree stump. Porcelain ants. I never expected to use porcelain as an adjective when describing ants. Wtf. It's like a manifestation of a scene from an older animated movie.

Peanuts are called 花生 in Chinese, which literally means "flower grow", and because it also has a long shelf life, it symbolizes longevity and a happy marriage. Also a fun fact: because Watson of Sherlock Holmes is usually phoenetically translated as 华生 (huá shēng) in Chinese and sounds similar to 花生 (huā shēng), you will find that many in the Chinese SH fandom refers to Watson as "peanut".

This piece is titled 春色满园, or "garden filled with spring scenery". This is also a common 4-character word used to describe gardens in spring. I'm guessing the figure depicted here is one of the flower gods. It is one of my personal favorites because of its superb depiction of movement, it's as if the flower god will really fly away on clouds at any moment

More depictions of traditional Chinese deities, specifically Chang'e/嫦娥, the moon goddess. That moon rabbit is too cute.

Depictions of what I'm assuming is the Four Heavenly Kings/四大天王, based on the items they are holding. The Four Heavenly Kings are Buddhist deities.

Look at her clothing! That porcelain is so thin it's almost see-through! Also is it depicting Li Qingzhao/李清照, the famous female poet from Song dynasty? She does have a famous ci poem that's about paddling a boat in a lake full of lotuses while drunk

The piece titled 锦绣前程, or "future as vibrant and prosperous as silk brocade". This is also a common 4-character word used in well wishing. The figure in this piece is holding a xiuqiu/绣球, a ball made of silk, which was usually seen as a token of love

Somewhat more modern-themed pieces:

Among the hundreds of amazing pieces, this one caught my attention for its unique texture. When everyone else was trying to turn the clay into these thin sheets representing fabric or paper or flower petals, this artist took the noodle approach. Not many visitors seemed to like it, but I think it's pretty cool

Piece titled 运势如虹, or "fortune like the rainbow", also a 4-character word used in well wishing. Traditionally horses symbolize vitality and success, hence why many people use the words 马到成功 ("horse's arrival brings success") and 龙马精神 ("vitality of dragons and horses") in well wishes during Year of the Horse

Stay tuned for Part 2 of the Dehua white porcelain exhibition!

[homunculus-argument]

The more I think about it, "I liked the framing device, but I would have liked it better if the art didn't depict something yucky" is such a fucking brutal thing to say, and I don't know if it's more or less so due to the fact that people who say that don't intend it as an insult. Like most people could not come up with something that hurtful on purpose.

Imagine going to an art gallery and looking at a world-famous piece of classic art and going "oh, some parts of this are pretty! I love the gilded frames and the little carved curly decorations! If only it didn't have that big ugly dark stain in the middle", and by the 'big dark stain' they mean the actual painting, that has been framed by the pretty gilded frame around it. Like the frame is the best part of the painting, and would be so much better without the painting.

Or going to a restaurant, ordering a dish and going "ooh, I love this dish! It's so pretty, the flowers painted into the porcelain and the little gilded edges, I love it. If only it weren't for that disgusting slop right in the middle of it."

You mean the fucking soup??? The whole point that the dish is there to serve?