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Sunday, September 22, 2013

September 2013 Artist Showdown: Resto Vs. Corens

Two artists, back to back are cracking their knuckles and flexing their legs, walking one step, two, three, four, five. Soft faded denim crinkles with the feeling of each flex, each movement, and each step, like a brush stroke. Sweat drips down their foreheads. Resto wipes it away with the back of his hand. Corens dabs her forehead with a kerchief. Resto adjusts his hair and places his hat back on his head. He crinkles his eyes with focus- he wants to succeed. Corens breathes in and adjusts her western belt buckle. The metallic points and sharp cuts glint in the sunlight. She too is determined to succeed. 

The count begins. They kick up dust, as rustling winds blow tumbleweed along the edge of the dirt road. It all happens like slow motion. The crowds stand by watching in awe. With each step the artists walk, they get further and further from one another until at the sixth step they turn around and BAM! With the quick click of the trigger, one is declared the ultimate winner.

Okay, okay. This isn't a shoot out. But I am excited to say that of all my posts, the artist spotlights have the most views and these two talented artists are duking it out for the top spot. So I thought I'd set a little bit of a contest here for bragging rights. I'd like to see which artist has the biggest guns... and by "guns" I mean, support squad & fanbase.

Over the next week, we will encourage them to share the post with their friends and ask their supporters to leave a comment voting for them here.

Here are the links to their respective artist spotlights:


Artist Spotlight: Anthony Resto

Artist Spotlight: Greta Corens


Kindred Closets Artist Showdown: Corens Vs. Resto

Rules:

1. Voting closes Saturday September 28th at Midnight Central Standard Time.
2. One point will be awarded for each of the following:
      - Each view count on each post
      - Each comment left on this page with the chosen artist and why you voted for them.
        Continued discussion is encouraged, but only one point will be rewarded per respondent.
      - Each comment on the artists' page explaining which piece you like best or what sort of art you
       would like to see them doing in the future.
3. In respect of fairness, only views received after this article is posted will count towards the contest.
4. Please vote based on your preferences of artistic skill and appreciation.
5. Please be respectful and realize this contest is just a fun way to get these artists names out there and share their work with more people. This is NOT meant to be a war between fan bases. Any disrespectful or inappropriate comments will be deleted and disqualified at the discretion of kindredclosets.blogspot.com.

Tips: 

1. According to Blogger's tallying methods, views from different browsers count separately. Visit wisely.
2. Sharing links on social media sites will increase your view count. Make sure to tag your shares with #kindredclosets and tell your friends who you are voting for.
3. In the spirit of fairness, please do not use automated view count programs. That will lock up my website and surely shut it down. If there are suddenly 1,000,000 views in 2 minutes on one artist's page, the contest will unfortunately be cancelled by default.
4. You may choose to visit their personal sites listed at each post before you make a decision.
5. The winner receives bragging rights as Kindred Closets September 2013 Artist Showdown Winner and will be featured in a future post. If this showdown goes well, I am considering making it something bigger. Keep a look out!

Alright, artists, it's back to back time... ready, set, go!


Are you an artist ready to share your work? Contact me or share your information below if you are an artist or know an artist that should be featured.
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XOXO,

SELENA MARIE



29 comments:

  1. What a joy to view Greta Corens portfolio. I have so much respect for watercolorists who achieve the kind of realism Greta can accomplish. It probably helps that I am especially partial to irises but for me, she wins this showdown hands down.

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    1. Thanks for voting! Make sure to check out both of their portfolios! They are both truly talented artists!

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    2. Lianne, I haven't found you until today, and I do not as yet know you, but be assured that your lovely words translate thoughts that have been a whole life in the making. A book called "The Language of Flowers", by Vanessa Diefenbauch, translates the mysterious conveyance of emotions as a hidden quality of flowers that can not be formulated. THANK YOU for your efforts and your wonderful support.

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    3. I want to express my admiration to you for your selection of two fine artists for this showdown. I have looked at both portfolios and given my vote to Greta Corens but not without really examining her opposition. Anthony is a wonderfully imaginative and extremely talented artist, whose fantasy style is very, very appealing too. You did make it very difficult - because while they are completely different genres, they are both amazingly gifted. Good luck to both of them. Lianne http://lianne-schneider.artistwebsites.com/

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    4. Love Greta`s watercolours!! Amazing portfolio. Christel Roelandt.
      My own website is : http://www.christel-roelandt-art.com or http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/christel-roelandt.html

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    1. Greta's watercolors are absolutely amazing! Superb detail and use of color! Fabulous! My vote goes to her!

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    2. OOOH, here is another amazing treasure. THANK YOU MIMA for such superlative vote.

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  3. Thats some great work Greta! The veins in the petals are killer, you have a great eye for detail!

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    1. Looooove your sensitive words, Anthony, especially the killer part. Your work sticks in my mind too.
      So, let's do this together!

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  4. If you guys want to see more of my work you can visit my website Anthonyresto.com. AND follow me on Instagram @Guiltypuppet. Thanks for voting and just enjoy the work!

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  5. Anthony Resto for sure. It's different to see the surreal and reality blended together, and I love it.

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  6. Greta Corens - Such exquisite expressive florals! Masterly classical works that are so beautiful
    in detail and colour they are breathtaking and so memorable. Beautiful work! A winner in my book!

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    1. Hello dear Nikki, I am incredibly touched by these words that go to the heart of things. THANK YOU. The rest of the feelings I must first try to swallow.

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  7. Superb paintings, Greta ! Such exquisite details so finely executed...
    Ana Maria Edulescu

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    1. Hello Ana Maria, Such a treasured and refined response. THANK YOU for reaching out to me.

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  8. I'm in Love with Greta's watercolors...Amazing brushwork and feel of this hard medium...Simply Perfect and Beautiful!
    @-@ Mo
    http://mo-t.artistwebsites.com/

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    1. What a surprising act of kind support. I am delighted. Thank you. will look you up, indeed!

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  9. Greet, I love your watercolors.Such beautiful colors .Great!
    Danielle

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  10. Thank you dear Danielle, for a glowing recommendation and your steadfast support. So highly appreciated.

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  11. Beautiful work, Great Corens!! Love your attention to detail and color! Fabulous! Would make a lovely coffee table book!

    http://amyn-nasser.artistwebsites.com/

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  12. Shall look into that Amyn. Thank you for this lovely practical tidbit that suggests to retain a thing of beauty forever. Thank you.

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  13. Greta, your work is fantastic!! I love the colors and the depth of your flowers.

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    1. I am so glad with your reply and appreciation. Thank you to a great artist!

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  14. Melanie, you make my day and I graciously thank you.

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