Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Paint My Photo

From: Paint My Photo <mail@paintmyphoto.ning.com>
3/26/15
Hi Everyone
Voting is now open for the March Pic of the Month in the Art of Photography Group.
Many thanks to the many members who regularly vote it is very much appreciated.
We have another set of stunning images submitted by the Group members this month, please do have a look and cast your vote by following the link below.
Your support and appreciation of the group is very much appreciated
Regards
Gary


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3/26/15

PMP is a place for artists, we know. However we must not forget our wonderful and generous photographers.
I am happy to tell you that the charity ebook ‘Wildlife Art and Photography’ continues to sell on Amazon, raising much needed funds for the Deer rescue centre.
I would also like to thank Gary Jones for running the ‘Art of Photography’ group, take a look there to see how talented many of our photography members are!
Ebooks are a great way to support the site, and promote and share your work. To this end, my Son Dean is planning a book to showcase our photographers from PMP, in all genres.Go to his discussion to find out more.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Roy and Dean Simmons.
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3/9/14
Greetings Everyone
I'm pleased to let you know that PMP's latest magazine is now available for you read online or download at Issuu. Please note that you don't need to have an Issuu account to view it online, but you will need to create one should you wish to download this, or any previous issues. Please don't let this put you off! It is free and very quick to set up an account if you wish to do so.
As ever, our members have been extremely generous in sharing their time and skills and I would like extend a heartfelt thank you to all of you who contributed - you are all superstars and we couldn't produce the magazine without you!
I'm also delighted to announce the publication of the charity e-book on Kindle that so many of our generous photographers and artists have contributed to. All the royalties will go to The South West Deer Sanctuary and Study Centre based in Somerset, UK, to help them continue their worthy work - you can read more about the book in the magazine.
The book is composed of work provided by our keen wildlife photographers and artists on PMP.  This book is a fabulous showcase of wildlife art and photography from around the world. Not only that, the artists and photographers generously reveal their thought processes and techniques used in the creative process.  As a bonus, there are also two full step-by-step watercolor painting demonstrations by artist, Maria Balcells. 
This wonderful book is available to PMP members at the reduced price of only $1.99 for this week only, and thereafter will be $3.99 - you won't get better value than this!
To preview the book or purchase a copy, please use the following links:
Enjoy everyone!
Regards
Ruth Archer
PMP Admin
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 3/21/14
Subject: Calling Wildlife Supporters and Artists!

I love to support our members who take action; especially when this action is to help others or a good cause. Many of you will know Cheryl Neilson, a very active member, and leader of the detailed watercolor group. She recently contacted me about a project she is undertaking to raise funds for BSPCA, Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Cheryl is a resident of Bahrain, and volunteers at their new centre.
She wants to use wildlife art images to create a 2015 Calender, as well as other creative ideas, head over to the discussion on PMP to find out more.
Roy Simmons.
 

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3/2/14
    "Is it Spring yet? Will this winter ever end?"  I hear that wherever I go, even within the pages of PMP! These dreary days of winter have been going on far too long....it's time for a change from drab.... to Fab!!! From cloistered grey, to energized, non-stop color!!  Let's transform this long, dull season with glorious hues that will chase our winter blues away!!
     Hello!!! This month we will be painting strictly from black and white photos chosen for your reference from our PMP gallery. However....you will be painting those black and white photos....in bright, cheerful colors to brighten up these long, grey and dreary days of winter!!   The challenge is to plan your color palette and values well, so your painting takes the viewer from monotone, to magnificent!!!
     Finished paintings will be judged on the use of color strategy, strong values, and creativity, so make  your painting something out of the ordinary, a jaw-dropping, eye-stopping piece that makes everyone forget these long winter days as soon as they see it!!
     Stop by soon, and check it out....we'll be happy to see you!!!!   http://paintmyphoto.ning.com/forum/topics/march-2014-color-your-world
~~Suzanne Wallick and Robyn Lovelock, admins
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 2/28/14
Subject: Art of photography...Pic of the Month Vote

Thank you to the many many members who have already voted on this months pic of the month entries, a recurring comment is what a great standard this months entries are.
Voting is still open until the 2nd March, if you have a few minutes please have a look, and drop me your vote if you would like to support our great photographers....follow the link below.
Have a great weekend
Regards
Gary
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2/8/14
Subject: PMP ON FACEBOOK

You may or may not be aware that we have a PMP page on facebook which hasn't been updated for some time - we've been wondering if there is any interest in this so have started to update it and if it generates interest will keep it going, I have just added a blog post here about this if you would like to take a minute to read it and let us know what your thoughts are - thank you!
  
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