Rustypuppy

A new week, a new chance…

Rustypuppy — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:21:07 GMT

A new week, a new chance to make #art 🎉

#artchallenge #artstr #grownostr #calendar

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Serious #proofofwork by @existing sprinkles on…

Rustypuppy — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:12:15 GMT

Serious #proofofwork by existing sprinkles on her #calendar #artchallenge.

Still weeks and weeks left in 2025 if you want to join in - see her profile for details and resources! 🗓️🎨🖼️

#art #artstr #grownostr

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I do like doing art challenges…

Rustypuppy — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:16:21 GMT

I do like doing art challenges … though somehow starting one triggers other projects as well. 😅

ANYWAY: October is The Month for art challenges, so if you want some prompts, check out my NostrArtstr post …

If you want an on-going-to-the-end-of-the-year challenge, check out existing sprinkles calendar challenge …

And if want an art contest instead of an art challenge, check out Open Source Culture

#art #artstr #artchallenge #contest #grownostr

I got a friend into isometric…

Rustypuppy — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:14:37 GMT

I got a friend into isometric illustrations, so thinking I might try a few of the Inktober Worlds prompts this month.

existing sprinkles also has her calendar art challenge running through the end of the year, so check out her account for that info and to see the artworks she’s already completed!

#artchallenge #art #artstr #october

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I’m still working on a…

Rustypuppy — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:42:49 GMT

I’m still working on a birthday piece for a friend, but this #artchallenge is still rolling along, ready for you to jump in at any point! 🎨🖌️🖼️

#art #artstr #calendar #grownostr #nostronly

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On-going art challenge to create…

Rustypuppy — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:12:13 GMT

On-going art challenge to create something for each month of the year so you can have a calendar for 2026…. Or maybe 2027 in my case 😅

Jump in at any time and create for any month. 💜

existing sprinkles has a helpful guide with prompts if you want some assistance.

#artstr #art #calendar #artchallenge #2026calendarchallenge

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Putting my 12 Calendar Animals on…

Rustypuppy — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:33:53 GMT

Putting my 12 Calendar Animals on Pause while I jump over to create birthday art, but I’ll be back with my February mouse in a bit.

Many thanks to existing sprinkles for the #2026calendarchallenge - my awesome bear wouldn’t exist without her art challenge.

#artstr #artchallenge #mixedmedia #rustypuppyart #art

#2026calendarchallenge - Behold the final Bear!!! 🐻 So…

#2026calendarchallenge - Behold the final Bear!!! 🐻 So…

Rustypuppy — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:42:27 GMT

#2026calendarchallenge - Behold the final Bear!!! 🐻 So very happy how he turned out. 😁

Additional layers of stamping, alcohol ink, acrylic paint, penciled in constellations and theme (HIBERNATE) on the background, colored pencil on the pine branch, and a light splatter of white after everything was glued down.

Really like how painting the back of the tissue paper letters with gold calligraphy ink worked out. Used that same gold ink to add a star on the bear’s forehead.

#artstr #artchallenge #artprocess #mixedmedia #rustypuppyart

#2026calendarchallenge - Bear background work ……

Rustypuppy — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:57:57 GMT

#2026calendarchallenge - Bear background work …

After many variations, I decided on this placement for the stained text papers. Also put needed supplies in easy reach.

Was futzing about placement and decided to use a colored pencil to literally mark the outline of where the papers should go.

Made the outline extra scribbly and added some meaningful words - mixed media is all about the layers, so add them when you can.

Sprayed water on back of papers to help them flatten out - serious Remember This step otherwise you get lots of wrinkles.

Added matte gel medium (goopy glue) to art board.

Added matte medium (liquid glue) to back of papers.

Placed papers back on art board in correct place and front/back orientation. Use card to Gently smooth out any bumps, moving from center of paper out toward the edges.

Placed wax paper on top and used brayer with a lot of pressure over entire art board, still moving from center toward edges.

Removed wax paper and off to have dinner so everything can dry.

#artstr #artprocess #artchallenge #artprocess #mixedmedia #rustypuppyart

#2026calendarchallenge - New week, same bear 🐻…

Rustypuppy — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:05:53 GMT

#2026calendarchallenge - New week, same bear 🐻

1. Used Sharpie pen to darken darks and increase contrast on bear illustration and colored with Copic markers.

2. Researched vintage illustration and text. Printed and stained with Distress Inks.

I’m enjoying finding and creating the various parts for this mixed media piece, so not in a rush to finish. I may not have 12 artworks ready for a calendar at the end of the year, but I will have some art I really enjoy. ☺️

#artstr #artprocess #artchallenge #mixedmedia #rustypuppyart

I did some background work across…

Rustypuppy — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:27:38 GMT

I did some background work across all 12 art boards for my #2026calendarchallenge

First, paint with watered down Liquitex Parchment color acrylic ink … which leaves visible brushstrokes.

Second, push sea sponge into paint … which leaves lots of little bubbles.

Third, go away so you don’t mess up what you did.

Last, checkout the nifty texture left behind when the bubbles pop and the paint dries. 🎉

#artprocess #artstr #artchallenge #mixedmedia #rustypuppyart

The 12 week art challenge to…

Rustypuppy — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 03:33:44 GMT

The 12 week art challenge to make art for each month and create a calendar for next year is off and running! Check out existing sprinkles profile for more details and support materials.

These are the vintage style illustrations I’ll be working with for my calendar. I’m going adjust the tones in Photoshop, then print them out and create mixed media art on 8” x 10” art board.

Starting with the bear 🐻 for January, as that’s my hibernation month since there’s so much going on in December, and we don’t our coldest cold until the New Year anyway. ❄️

#2026calendarchallenge #artstr #mixedmedia #vintage #artchallenge #rustypuppyart

This is a great upcoming art…

Rustypuppy — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:05:27 GMT

This is a great upcoming art challenge by existing sprinkles - make a piece of art related to the months of the year over the next 12 weeks … because then you’ll have art for a monthly 2026 calendar!!!

#art #artstr #artchallenge #calendar

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Anyone? Anyone?…

Rustypuppy — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 01:07:09 GMT

Anyone? Anyone?

#artchallenge #art #artstr #grownostr #august

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In 2021, I did this piece…

Rustypuppy — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 15:46:33 GMT

In 2021, I did this piece for the August art challenge called Dogust.

Other stuff happened and it was the only piece I created that month, which makes it special in its own way. 🐶

5” x 7” art board with scrapbooking paper, washi tape, vintage text and illustration.

#art #artstr #artchallenge #dogust #pastart

Got some travel and other plans,…

Rustypuppy — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:21:13 GMT

Got some travel and other plans, so here are some art challenge suggestions and links to prompt lists from other folks for August.

#artchallenge #art #artstr #grownostr #august

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End of July is the end…

Rustypuppy — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:15:20 GMT

End of July is the end of the Index Card a Day art challenge. It happens every year, so if you didn’t try it out this year, how about next year?

This is one I made in 2021. Gelli plate/stamp/stencil background, clock sticker.

A little reminder to make time for making your art. 🕰️

#artchallenge #art #artstr #pastart #indexcardaday #rustypuppyart