Bonus Challenge for kids

WINNERS!!!!!!!

Thank you to all the kids that submitted some artwork for our "Incredible Creatures" bonus Challenge!
All I can say is WOW!!!
So much creativity! So much talent! So many wonderful pieces of work!
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To all the kids that entered - well done! I'm very proud of you and I hope you've been encouraged by the 'likes' and comments that you have received. When time and family allows, make sure you keep posting some of your work as part of our regular weekly challenge.
I loved all the entries. It was hard to select just a few to receive copies of Shapes, Lines and Dots, but....
0 - 10 Age Group
1. Teddy Tait (Marisa Tait)
Teddy will receive a copy of both Volume one and Volume Two of "Shapes, Lines and Dots".
2. Maja Broden (Lotten Brodén)
3. Oliver - Super Cherry and Pigman (Heidi Cooper Smith)
Maja and Oliver will receive a copy of the newly released Volume Two of Shapes, Lines and Dots.
11 - 16 Age Group
1. Master N (Penelopes Nest)
Master N will receive a copy of both Volume one and Volume Two of "Shapes, Lines and Dots".
2. Grace (Susan Mills)
3. Hugo (Sarah Epstein)
Grace and Hugo will receive a copy of the newly released Volume Two of Shapes, Lines and Dots.
*** If all the successful artists could get a family member to email me your postal address, I'll pop your books in the post as soon as I can. Send your details to matt@mattglover.com. ***
(Note: Volume Two has been delayed at the printer, but should be here later this week. Grrr)
Thanks everybody - let's do it again for Volume Three... :)
Matt Glover
www.mattglover.com

To celebrate the launch of Challenge member Matt Glover's new book, he is running a bonus challenge for kids.

Challenge member Matt Glover - Bonus Challenge Giveaway for kids

One of the joys of my work as a cartoonist and illustrator is visiting schools and organizations around Australia, delivery cartoon incursions and my Creativity and Wellbeing programs.

The Shapes, Lines and Dots series brings together in book form much of what I do in my visits, combining cartoon drawing with mindfulness exercise. It’s fun and it’s good for you!

The 52-week Illustration challenge has been instrumental in seeing the Shapes, Lines and Dots project becoming a reality. No only has my own drawing style developed significantly, but it introduced me to the wonderfully talented Cara King who made the layout and covers zing!

Volume 1, Shapes, Lines and Dots

Volume 1, Shapes, Lines and Dots: Cartooning, Creativity and Wellbeing for Kids, was released in October of 2016.

Volume 2, Shapes, Lines and Dots

Volume 2, Shapes, Lines and Dots: Dragons Dinosaurs and Other Incredible Creatures  is due for release on March 20th.

To celebrate, we are running a BONUS CHALLENGE for kids only.

If you’re under the age of sixteen, you’re invited to contribute an illustration for the theme Incredible Creatures.

HOW TO ENTER:
Simply post the entry illustration to the Challenge wall with the following:

Bonus Challenge: Incredible Creatures
name and age of child
hashtag #ShapeLinesDots

There are two age categories:
1. Ages 0 – 10
2. Aged 11 – 16

The entry deemed most creative in each category by my family will receive a copy of Volume 1 AND Volume 2 of Shapes, Lines and Dots.

A runner up in each category will receive a copy of the newly released Volume 2.

The bonus challenge will end midnight  Monday 20th March (Melbourne time).

Winners will be announced 22 March.

Kids – start your drawing! We can’t wait to see your Incredible Creatures!

You can read more about Matt's success story HERE

For more information about the books, visit www.mattglover.com/books.

bonus challenge: Advent Calendar 2015

Thank you to all our Challenge members for taking the journey through our weekly themes of 2015 creating the most incredible, diverse, creative and stunning artworks. There have been many opportunities, success stories and positive influences that this year's Challenge has brought to so many of us, it has been a pleasure to watch people grow and shine.

On behalf of Tania and the (most incredible) Admin Team, I would like to wish you a fabulous Christmas and fun festivities, and may 2016 bring you much joy and laughter.

I have included below the Challenge members who were able to put together each of their daily Advent Calendar posts counting down to Christmas Day. It was so delightful to be witness to daily Christmas artworks.

I look forward to seeing you all next year. (check out 2016 themes HERE)

Nicky x

Nicky Johnston

Tania McCartney

Leonie Cheetham

Sally Fawcett

Amanda Hunt 

Caroline Alfreds

Cecilia Timm

Peter Hinton

Jo Freitag

Joanne Stead

Ian McLean

Joni Russell

Jacqui Peterson

Jenni Marie Web

Jolanda Jarman

Lesley McGee

Kim Fleming

Tanja Hilgers

Palmona Hodgins

Viki Anne Stokes

Lex McKay

Annely Art

Joyee Neogi

Celia Hyland

bonus CHRISTMAS ADVENT challenge

BONUS CHALLENGE – CHRISTMAS ADVENT SERIES

In the spirit of Christmas, and to celebrate the end of our second fantabulous year of the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, we would like to offer members a sparkling, optional BONUS CHALLENGE.

From 1 December to 24 December, we invite you to post a Christmassy, advent-style series to the wall. Each day’s image should include a number from 1 – 24, and make sure you tag each artwork BONUS: ADVENT in your post description.

We realise this is very short notice and it’s a busy time of year! But here at the Challenge, we love to foster the importance of taking time out, slowing down, being mindful and practicing your art! If spending 30 minutes a day or an hour a week on this CHRISTMAS ADVENT bonus allows you to Be—during this mad-rush time of year—our task is done.

So, if you can take up this bonus challenge, fantastic—but if you can manage only a few days, no worries at all. Whatever you'd like to do is wonderful by us.

Advent images should not be posted until that particular day has arrived. So on 1 December (Day 1), only Day 1 images can be posted. On 2 December (Day 2), both Day 1 and Day 2 images can be posted, and so on. Just like the Challenge’s weekly themes, Advent days CAN be back-dated (you can play catch up at any time).

We hope you have fun, we and we look forward to seeing what you can produce for this sparkling, Christmassy, bonus challenge!

From our team to each and every one of you—we wish you a joyful and utterly creative Festive Season.

Tania, Nicky and the Team