30 IN 30 CHALLENGE: ARE YOU IN?

​My wife, Marilee was first turned on to Leslie Saeta the host of Artist Helping Artist. She and her co-host, Margaret Sheldon discuss specific topic that addresses how to sell more art online, along with guest artists, gallerists, and others sharing their knowledge of the business side of art. 

​In April of 2010 Leslie started the Artists Helping Artists show so she could share her marketing knowledge with other artists. For six years the show has been the #1 art show on blog talk radio.

I'M COMMITTED TO THE CHALLENGE

This is the tenth Thirty Painting in Thirty Days Challenge Leslie will host. In February of 2018 over 800 artists participated in the challenge. Her next challenge starts on September 1, 2018! The goal is to paint 30 paintings in 30 days. Leslie said have fun and the goal is to complete 30 new paintings during the month. But please remember it's ok to miss a few. Nobody will know but you. In fact nobody will care but you! Life gets in the way sometimes and if that happens, don't sweat it. The only "rule" is to have fun! That's it!

So why should you join this challenge? The challenge is not about finishing 30 gallery quality "perfect" paintings. It's about getting in to the studio to try new things. It's about painting more often. It's about having fun and developing new habits! This challenge has changed the lives of many artists and she hoped you will experience the same! It's important to remember you are not doing this challenge alone. If it's anything like last February there were 800 artists (in 38 countries) commit to painting every day.. Who knows how many there will have this time? So let's share and support each other.
READ LESLIE'S COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS
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LET'S DO THIS TOGETHER

WHY? DO YOU WANT MORE REASONS? Well, the kids and grandkids are back in school, so I'm hoping you have a little more time. The year is winding down before the holidays, and at the end of September, you will have a significant accomplishment under your belt. This gives you the opportunity to paint every day and isn't this what we all want? I want us to have fun–don't stress-out. Speaking of the holidays, you may have a few gifts or greeting cards finished ahead of schedule. Personally, after seeing the John Singer Sargent & Chicago's Gilded Age at the Art Institute in Chicago, I want to try a few of his watercolor techniques like wax resist.

Here's what I want you to do:

• Read the complete instructions for joining the Leslie Saeta's Challenge HERE
• Leslie wants you to share your paintings on her site, but I would also like you to share your paintings on my Facebook page Observer. Artist. Watercolorist. Dale L Popovich IWS. Leave any thoughts or questions, and I will try to get back to you in 24 hours.
• I will also be posting my paintings. So check-out my Facebook page, my blog, Popovich's Field Journal, Linkedin and Instagram.
• If you have any questions please, send me an email. [email protected]

SIGN UP FOR THE SEPTEMBER 30 IN 30 HERE