What Is the STRADA Easel Challenge?
The STRADA Challenge is an initiative that combines the love of painting from life with the spirit of competition and artistic growth. Strada Easel, known for their innovation and support of the artistic community, host this annual challenge, inviting artists from around the world to participate.
The challenge is simple yet profound: artists are encouraged to paint any subject matter they please from life everyday for a month. The goal is to push your creative boundaries, embrace the spontaneity of painting from life, and develop a deeper connection with the community.
Why Participate in the Challenge?
Tips for Successfully Completing the Challenge:
Plan Ahead: Scout out painting locations or select subject matter in advance and have your materials ready to go. Being prepared will help you make the most of your painting time. Life is busy and full of surprises, somedays it will be hard but by planning ahead you give yourself a better chance to stay on track.
Stay Flexible: If plein air painting, weather conditions can be unpredictable. Be prepared to adapt and embrace the unique challenges each day brings. Perhaps paint from your car or under an umbrella.
Document Your Journey: To compete you need to share your daily progress on social media and tag the challenge appropriately. It is also a good way to engage with fellow artists and hold yourself accountable.
Reflect and Learn: Take time to review your daily paintings and identify areas for improvement. Self-reflection is a powerful tool for growth. Take to social media and ask for critiques if you're feeling brave!
Have Fun: Remember, the Strada Easel Challenge is not just about competition; it's about enjoying the process and discovering the joy of working from life.
Stay Flexible: If plein air painting, weather conditions can be unpredictable. Be prepared to adapt and embrace the unique challenges each day brings. Perhaps paint from your car or under an umbrella.
Document Your Journey: To compete you need to share your daily progress on social media and tag the challenge appropriately. It is also a good way to engage with fellow artists and hold yourself accountable.
Reflect and Learn: Take time to review your daily paintings and identify areas for improvement. Self-reflection is a powerful tool for growth. Take to social media and ask for critiques if you're feeling brave!
Have Fun: Remember, the Strada Easel Challenge is not just about competition; it's about enjoying the process and discovering the joy of working from life.