I Challenge YOU! Surrealiously! (a member challenge)

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  1. Mar 25, 2020 #1
    AJK

    AJK I plead the 5th ...

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    I went to Hobby Lobby today, and the big store was nearly empty! No waiting at all, and no one to walk around or wait to move in the aisles. It was surreal.
    Since we are living in a surreal time and so much of life seems suspended as well as uncertain, a challenge to create a page that reflects the Surrealism genre seems appropriate. Take your mind off the day's events and see what alternate reality or alternate moment you can create!
    Surrealism is a cultural movement that started in 1917, best known for its visual artworks and writings and the juxtaposition of uncommon imagery. Some are fantastical, some are comical and some are just weird! lol:faint2
    Here are some examples:
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    Guidelines:
    1. Make a surreal page. Can be as simple or as detailed as you like. Let yourself take a mini vacation!
    2. Use one of the cars provided in this download. You can alter the car in ANY way.
    Upload your page to the Art Journaling gallery and post it in this thread.
    Let's see what interesting gems are rattling around in your head!!! :happydance:idea2
    Can't wait to see your work!!!:byay
     
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    A-M

    A-M Not a lot of hustle in my hustle anymore

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    This sounds like fun! I will see if I can create something later today.
     
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    AnneofAlamo

    AnneofAlamo Slippers IN sunshine? Even better!

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    Oh I haven’t done surreal in so long. Challenge accepted!

    Thank you
    Love it!!
     
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    Cherylndesigns

    Cherylndesigns All glasses should be bigger than 1.5 oz

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    Oh what fun!!! I downloaded all 4 because I can't make up my mind. I'll see which one speaks to me. Thanks for the awesome challenge, Amanda!!
     
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    LynnG

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    Fantastic idea! :-)
     
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    Angela Toucan

    Angela Toucan I keep looking for THAT wardrobe

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    @AJK whose cars did you photograph? We're a 1 car only family so I can't imagine owning all those. Your extraction work is impressive, thank's for sharing.
     
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    mcurtt

    mcurtt give me all the paleo brownies

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    Challenge accepted!
     
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    AJK

    AJK I plead the 5th ...

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    Aww, @Angela Toucan thank you for even thinking that! BUT all the cars are from Pixabay- with free use license- so have fun!!!!!!
     
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    AJK

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    @mcurtt - Awesome!
    @LynnG - Thank you!
    @Cherylndesigns You are welcome! I know, the cars are so different- anticipating some fun seeing all the pages!
    @AnneofAlamo I know, right? Surreal is a bit of an escape into wonderland! Have fun!!
     
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    BevG

    BevG If I can't remember it, it didn't happen

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    No idea what it means, but I like it and it makes me smile. So there you go....
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    And now I really am going to mop the floor and do at least one more chore...
     
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    Cherylndesigns

    Cherylndesigns All glasses should be bigger than 1.5 oz

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    I had SO much fun creating this page! I worked on it last night and was giggling over it. It's a lot like some of the goofy dreams I occasionally have. Thanks for the challenge, Amanda!

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    mcurtt

    mcurtt give me all the paleo brownies

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    I'm not sure if I would classify this as surreal, but it was fun to put together. Thanks Amanda! @AJK

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    AJK

    AJK I plead the 5th ...

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    Ha ha!!!! LOVE IT! And art should make you happy!!!! Great job!
     
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    BevG

    BevG If I can't remember it, it didn't happen

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    I posted mine on Facebook and asked people what they saw. Dad said: a 1948 Chevrolet and beyond that who knows?
     
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    AJK

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    surreal_HowWeRoll.jpg Here is mine:
     
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    Dalis

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    LOL!!!!
     
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    redplaid3

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    Thanks, Amanda @AJK . This was fun!!! I used one of your papers from when I was on your DT. I guess that blue car is pretty popular. With everything happening, I feel sort of like this and ask myself, "Who's driving this car?!"

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    redplaid3

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    Thanks, Amanda @AJK . This was fun!!! I used one of your papers from when I was on your DT. I guess that blue car is pretty popular. With everything happening, I feel sort of like this and ask myself, "Who's driving this car?!"

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    AnneofAlamo

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    @AJK thank you for a morning of fun!
    That ol' car is me, bringing home things to my little nest! lol
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    AJK

    AJK I plead the 5th ...

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    Commented!!!
     
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