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Original ABSTRACT Modern Contemporary Fine ART

 Painting by Destiny Womack - dWo - 16x20

I happened to run across this fantastic artist when posting in the Etsy forums for shops who wanted their Etsy minis on my blog.  I was immediately entranced with all the vivid colors and shapes of Destiny's  paintings, so I asked her if she would like to be featured.  Happily, she said YES.

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Be sure to read her interview below and then pay a visit to her Etsy shop, WO STUDIOS to see more of her contemporary paintings.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

I have created many different forms of art my whole life. It was just something that was in me begging to come out - I started painting when I was younger, but it wasn't until I was in my mid twenties that I started becoming very serious about it... it was something that just called to me .

 How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?

It was hard, and I tried everything, but the first time I got myself covered in paint I was hooked. Something about taking something that is a liquid and turning into something with such depth really did it for me.

THE WAY TO PARADISE

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What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?

I find it all very enjoyeable. The best thing for me is to just let go and lose myself in the painting in the beginning, and then the finished product is my next favorite part.

If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art/craft, what would you choose, and why?

I would choose a kiwi.... because at first glance it is something unique and different, a little scary to take in but when you bite into it, is a wonderful new experience sweet and delightful, and nothing like it appears at first.

MY SECRET GARDEN 

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by dWO

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If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your "creativity", what would that be, and why?

I would choose music. I have always had a deep love for it, the composition of music, the writing of the lyrics and perfecting vocal technique. Music can move your soul just as much as looking at a painting

What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?

I want to convey that you don't have to have a literal object to tell you what to feel or see when you look at a painting. I want my art to be a glimpse into my imagination and hopefully it leads others to take a journey through theirs.

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

Don't be afraid to be different, and let others into your world. Even though you may think your world is a little strange, unusual or just downright scary, don't be afraid to share it with others. The best part about any art is being able to see the world and feel it through someone else's eyes.

Great art and interview, Destiny!  One can really use one's imagination when looking at your paintings.  Each person, I'm sure, sees something different when they look at your paintings!   That's what makes them so  unique!

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THE WINNER OF ORIGINAL SURREAL PAINTING "PURPLE ROCK" BY TYE J IS.............

"PURPLE ROCK"

by

TYE J. SCHLOER

The WINNER of the surreal painting 'PURPLE ROCK" by Tye J. is:

GINA of TOLEDO, OH

CONGRATULATIONS, GINA!

Gina's entry of May 27, 2009, was randomly selected as the WINNER, out of the 48 entries received for this giveaway. The giveaway ended May 27, 12:00 Midnight CST.

Thank you to all of you who entered, and for your wonderful comments. I'm sure Tye J. appreciated hearing from you all. Also, a "thank you" to those of you who "hearted" TYEJ's etsy shop.

Original Surreal Spraypaint painting"PURPLE ROCK" giveaway

PURPLE ROCK

22" x 30"

Original Spraypaint Picture

by

Tye J. Schloer

I'm happy to be hosting this giveaway for Tye J. Schloer's surreal spraypaint picture "PURPLE ROCK" . To learn how you could be the winner of this painting, please read the information below.

START DATE: 4/27/09

END DATE: 5/27/09 -12:00 Midnight CST

VALUE: $20.00

OPEN: USA ONLY

HOW TO ENTER: See Below

NOTE: There are several ways in which you can get more than 1 entry into this great giveaway.

1. Leaving a comment in this post, will get you ONE entry.

2. Leaving a comment in this post and visiting TYE J.'s Etsy shop and "hearting" the shop, will get you TWO entries into the giveaway.

3. Leaving a comment in this post along with a link, showing that you have either blogged or "tweeted" about Tye's giveaway, will get you THREE entries into the giveaway.

4. Be sure to leave your email address or another link to an email address. Winner will be notified by email only, so it is very important to leave a means by which to contact you.

At the end of this giveaway on May 27, 2009, Midnight CST, a WINNER will be randomly selected out of all the entries received. I, as the host of this giveaway, will email the WINNER, and they will have 3 days in which to send me their shipping information. If WINNER doesn't respond within the given timeframe, I will randomly select another WINNER from the remaining entries.

Once the WINNER has been confirmed, they will be hearing from Tye directly to receive their picture.

I also just did a "feature" on Tye and his work, so if you want to learn more about this talented artist, be sure to read his FEATURE by clicking on the link below:

TYE J. SCHLOER

Tye not only creates fabulous surreal spraypainting pictures, such as the one in this giveaway, but he is also a very talented oil painting artist. Be sure to visit TYE J on Etsy. You can click on any of the photos below to go directly to that item in Tye's shop, or click on the link below the photos.

GOOD LUCK!!

FEATURED ETSY ARTIST - TYE J. SCHLOER

FOREVER AND EVER

by Tye J. Schloer

4' x 6' Oil Painting

What a stunning creation by this artist!!

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Let's welcome, Tye and his wonderful, fantasy paintings. Tye's shop on Etsy is called TYE J. and it is filled with surreal, colorful, imaginative paintings by Tye. You really must pay a visit.

The Lily Shower

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What led you to start creating your art/craft

I started to seriously draw at the age of 12, and started to paint by 10th grade. I had a very inspiring art teacher who gave me alot of encourgement.

How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?

Well, I started out using acrylics on canvas, but I always wanted to learn oils. When I met my girlfriend in college, (shes my fiance now) she pushed me to use oils and gave me some real informative lessons. Since then, I've have been an oil painter.

What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?

Um, thats a good question. I think, for me, the best part is actually in the preperation before I start a major canvas. My favorite is building the stretchers, and stretching the canvas, you have to put in alot of good craftmaship if you want a nice looking canvas.

If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art/craft, what would you choose, and why?

I'm not sure on how to answer that one so I'll say fruit??

If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your “creativity”, what would that be, and why?

I am always a oil painter first and a spray painter second... but, I would choose spray paint, which I also do for fun on the streets. You can check my store to see what spraypaintings I have in stock, many for under $20.00. (had to get the plug in)

What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?

My art represents imagination, fantasy, magic, emotion, dreams, and any thing I can come up with. People always ask "how do you think of that stuff".....I really dont know...it just comes to me, like the wind.

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

Don't give up!!!

Tye, you have a wonderful talent and imagination! Thanks for sharing your work with everyone. Wishing you much success in the future! It has been fun having you out here on DZFANTASY as a featured artist.