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Dare to Create - Andy Skinner & Tracy Weinzapfel

By: Tracy Weinzapfel Studios
February 5, 2015

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Dare to Create - Andy Skinner & Tracy Weinzapfel
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The challenge has been set and by the support of so many for this collaboration HERE.

Here are the Dares set forth by each of us!

I dare Andy Skinner to:

  • Color outside his drab (I mean antique/distressed) style and hit those primary vibrant colors.  No cheating and mixing the primary paint colors!  Andy, embrace the magenta’s, turquoise, YELLOW and everything bright and cheery.  You might as well put your shades of brown aside Mr. Skinner.
  • Bonus points for using hearts and flowers!
  • I highly recommend 3 cocktails minimum before attempting
  • Share your techniques!
  • Take photos of your work space as you go along
  • Free to use black & white
  • Deadline March 9th!
  • Color Palette chosen just for him…


I know all you Andy fans are out there and I am ready to take on the Master of steampunk/industrial!  I have to say that I am nervous!!! (but never let them see you sweat!  I can see lots of wine and painting now just to ease into this!

And my Dare as set forth by Andy….

I dare Tracy Weinzapfel to:

  • Join me and enter the dark side, if only for  a brief spell during this challenge, experiment with earth tone colours rather than sticking to those awful sickly in your face…oops (I mean bright colours) that you are normally accustomed to.  Put those rose tinted glasses down girl, the challenge is on!  
  • Bonus points for: The use of cogs or anything with an industrial element.
  • 3 cocktails?..  are you serious?……. I have seen you drink Tracy Weinzapfel so lets make it 6!
  • Please control that cackle laugh
  • Free to use black & white
  • Deadline March 9th!
  • Color Palette chosen just for her…


Tracy has a wonderful style, when you view her work it honestly instantly makes you feel happy, uplifted and ready to take on anything…. (shame her personality does not match!)   

Thank you Andy for your kind words.  If my artwork can make you smile anything is possible.   Cheers my Friend!  

We have sponsors for this awesome challenge!  Special thanks to DECOART who is generously giving away:

– 12 regular Fluid Acrylic colors, 1 Metallic and 2 Interference
– 2 Antiquing Creams
– 2 Misters
– Matte Medium, Modeling Paste, Black Gesso
– Crackle Glaze
– Ultra-Matte Varnish
– Andy Skinner’s new stamps from STAMPENDOUS
– Assortment of Andy Skinner stencils

Also, two sets of Tracy Weinzapfel’s new stamps from DARE 2B ARTZY will be given away!


There are multiple ways you can enter:

Ready set……….let’s get our DecoArt Mixed Media Paint on!  Cheers!

 

Be sure to visit Tracy Weinzapfel Studios  for more projects and to learn more about Tracy.

Comments

Can't wait to see what comes of this challenge. Sometimes it is hard to move from your comfort zone and into another's. Have Fun !!!

Wendy

February 5, 2015

OMG, you both have quite a challenge ahead of you. I wish you both the best of luck and may the best man errrrrr person win. Love both of your styles.

Donna Lueders

February 5, 2015

Love this challenge ya'll! Your dares are fierce! Love the drinking dares too. I too create better, or I think I do with a few drinks in me. Made me laugh first.! Thank you.

Leigh Cagle

February 5, 2015

What a unique challenge!! I can't wait to see what Tracy and Andy create - should be very interesting!! Thanks, Carmen L

Carmen Lucero

February 5, 2015

Oh, this is going to be so much fun! I love the palette that Tracy chose for Andy, and can't wait to see what comes of it! Tracy, I think you are going to have fun with the Steampunk palette...watch the movie Wild, Wild West with Will Smith...it will inspire you! Good Luck, and may the muse be with you!

Michele

February 5, 2015

- Brandish thine new colour pallets n let battle commence ! :D

Amanda Pink

February 5, 2015

Good luck to you both and have fun doing the challenge xxx Fabulous giveaway I could create so much with to give away as random acts of kindness xxx www.Facebook.com/InfamyInfamymixedmediaartist xx

Penny-Sue Wolfe

February 5, 2015

Cannot wait to see their artwork!

Jean McNulty

February 5, 2015

What a great challenge. Can't wait to see the outcome. Have fun Tracy and Andy and create to your hearts content.

Ann Setaro

February 5, 2015

What a great challenge. Can't wait to see the outcome. Have fun Tracy and Andy and create to your hearts content.

Ann Setaro

February 5, 2015

Can't wait to see what you two create!!

Barbara Albrecht

February 5, 2015

This post made me cackle with laughter. I love the affectionate humor between Andy and Tracy and can't wait to see the showdown. I'm already set with DecoArt's lovely paints, Andy's new stamps, and most of his stencils, but if I do win the prize draw, I'll pay it forward.

Kathi R

February 5, 2015

I can not wait to see the results, even out of there comfort zones, I bet the artwork created is lovely.

Gemma

February 5, 2015

My oh my........what a terrific challenge! It could be interesting! Loving the giveaway package and chance to win! Thank you!!

Robyn

February 5, 2015

let the showdown begin! Excited to see Andy & Tracy meet the challenge!

Judy Hayes

February 5, 2015

Oh what an amazing challenge. Pushing each other put of your comfort zones! I can't wait to see the results. Cheers! And good luck to you both!

christine cooper

February 5, 2015

I love your challenge for each other. Can't wait to see what you make. Really, 6 drinks I couldn't see straight to make art if I drank that much!!! I've liked you both on FB and are following your instagrams. I've subscribed to your emails as well. Good luck to you both!

Chandra Merod

February 5, 2015

What a fabulous challenge! Cannot wait to see the results in March. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to win this fabulous prize which includes Andy and Tracy's stamps. Have fun Andy and Tracy lol xxx

Su Roberts

February 5, 2015

I look forward to seeing what they both create when out of their comfort zones! Waiting eagerly to see the results x

Fi

February 5, 2015

This is going to be great fun! Sorry Andy but can you really step up to those bright colours with a few hearts and flowers for good measure .........hhhmmmm ! I wonder good luck to you both x

Toni

February 5, 2015

Wow really looking forward to the outcome

Deborah

February 5, 2015

Can't wait to see your creations. Love the playfulness of your dares.

Deb Schaefer

February 5, 2015

I'm excited to see what each of you creates! Way to push your comfort zones.

Lori Poffenroth

February 5, 2015

Fun challenge! Off the rainbow, into the earth, and vice versa. No matter - beauty can be achieved with any colors.

Becky Laubmeier

February 5, 2015

This is so exciting. They are both very talented and have to think outside the box. This is going to be one inspiring challenge. Can't wait

Amy Martin Jones

February 5, 2015

This is going to be a blast! We all need to get out out of our zones! Can't wait to see the projects! Thanks for the chance to win!

jean marmo

February 5, 2015

This should be interesting. Can't wait to see the finished layouts.

Susan Atkins

February 5, 2015

Love both of your styles! Maybe a new style will emerge from this challenge. Brights with a bit of grunge or grunge with a bit of brights. Can't wait to see what both of your creative minds produce.

Karen Young

February 5, 2015

What a fun challenge!

Lisa

February 5, 2015

Wow knowing Andy it will be interesting to see what he comes up with, a great challenge, it's good to stretch oneself 👏👏👏

Dawn Gold

February 5, 2015

how exciting, can't wait to see what you come up with

Wendy Leirmo

February 5, 2015

This looks tremendous fun and I can't wait to see the finished results. Enjoy both of you.

barbara osborn

February 5, 2015

This is going to be great! I'm new to art journaling and I'm trying get in my comfort zone.

Pamela Reed

February 5, 2015

Andy, all of MANkind is rooting for you :)

Graham

February 5, 2015

Bring on March 9th, you are both amazing artist with completely different styles, I love both styles but really want to see what Andy makes ☺

Katrina Hart

February 5, 2015

This is going to rock, I follow both artists and can't wait to see what happens they both will be changes forever. The anticipation will be painful but well worth it.

Heather Thompson

February 5, 2015

It's going to be interesting to see what the both of you create! And can we talk about that prize package!!

Dana Cavanaugh

February 5, 2015

OMG! Can't wait to see what these two create! Their styles are so different but both have the same dedication to their art. Good luck to both of you!

Donna Knabe

February 5, 2015

Now this is going to be fun to watch!

Jen H

February 5, 2015

Really excited for the finished projects - should be pretty spectaculour results from both artists

Maggs Barrett

February 5, 2015

Can't wait to see the projects!

Denise Bryant

February 5, 2015

This is a great idea! i've visited both facebook pages and will be checking them both out regularly. thanks for a chance to win some fun prizes, too! kmassman gmail

kelly massman

February 5, 2015

Looking forward to seeing what both of them create. I follow both of them and your page on FB. I've left them both a comment on FB and on Tracy's blog - will check Andy's next and see if there is anywhere else I can leave more comments. Thanks for the chance to win. Karen x

Karen P

February 5, 2015

You both are awesome at what you do! I am really looking forward to seeing what you each do with the other's color pallet and signature styles. Have fun! :)

Debee

February 5, 2015

this will be fun to see how you step to the other side of color.

Barb Housner

February 5, 2015

It is great to be taken out of our comfort zone. Good luck.

Debbie

February 5, 2015

It is amazing that two admired artists can combine their talents and accept this artsy challenge. It will be awesome to view the incredible outcome.

Lisa Dobbs

February 6, 2015

This will get interesting...

cindy

February 6, 2015

It's a 'paint off'. Can't wait to see what you create. Suz x

Suz

February 6, 2015

what a challenge !! this is very interesting to move out of one's comfort zone and can open so many new possibilities !!

suman

February 6, 2015

This is going to be so much fun! Cannot wait to see the results.Let battle commence, on your marks, get set.go go go.

elly bernhardt

February 6, 2015

It's Freaky Friday of the crafting world! Can't wait to see what these two come up with!

Leadonna Kimmel

February 6, 2015

Fabulous color paletts for each of you. Can't wait to see your creations!

Sharon Morrison

February 6, 2015

This is going to be fun, can't wait to see the hearts and flowers Andy :-D x

Sue Davies

February 6, 2015

My friend and I are constantly giving each other the same challenge! She urges me to get in touch with the dark side of art. I ask her to bring some cheery bright beauty into her work. Would love love to share this great give-away with her.

Linda A.

February 6, 2015

Its looking up to be à great challege.

fiona spain

February 6, 2015

Two great artist with a new set of eye glass. One rose colored, the other tinted. Go get um...m

reilee corley

February 6, 2015

What an awesome challenge... You can't go wrong with all those great products!! Looking forward to see how each of you will stretch out of your comfort zones...inspire us!! 🎨💕

Anonymous

February 6, 2015

GOOD Luck to Andy & Tracy on "Dare to Create" Challenge!!! Excited to see your CREATIONS!!!

Linda Chidster

February 6, 2015

I can't wait for the results!

Kristin M

February 7, 2015

So excited to see the creations! Let the games begin!

Jade Passmore

February 7, 2015

This is going to be so fun to watch! With these color pallets each will have to be super creative. Let the games begin!

Jade Passmore

February 7, 2015

Best! Idea! Ever!

Baerbel

February 7, 2015

Keep the creative minds working and experimenting with different mixtures and mediums which I personally love to see. thank you

Linda

February 7, 2015

Let the battle of the paintbrushes begin, I can't wait.

Kathy Gledsdale

February 7, 2015

What a fun challenge, can't wait to see the results!

Carol Dunham

February 7, 2015

Awesome challenge! Can't wait to see the projects! Have fun! 😀

Anonymous

February 7, 2015

What a fabulous bunch of goodies you're giving away. Thanks for the opportunity. Can't wait to see what the challenges reveal - so funny to challenge Andy to use brights! Jean

Jean Keay

February 7, 2015

This is going to be one AMAZING competition! I cannot wait to see the end results! The suspense is KILLING me! Can we have sneak peeks?

Angels Brown aka Ladybrayton Darkart

February 7, 2015

An Epic battle has begun! I cannot wait to see the end results! Seriously...the suspense is KILLING me! Best of luck to you both!

Angela Brown

February 7, 2015

You are BOTH SO MUCH FUN!!! Can’t wait to see what happens on the DARK side and the BRIGHT side :) :)

TracyM #6773

February 7, 2015

Love to hear about a challenge and can't wait to see what is created. The give aways are awesome and there is so much creativity bursting from them.

Nancy Maxsom

February 8, 2015

What a fun way for styles to collide! I'm looking forward to each of your creations.

Gini Cagle

February 8, 2015

I'm looking forward to this challenge.

MelodyJ

February 9, 2015

It would be so awesome to win!

Hope Malott

February 9, 2015

Love the color pallets so much Im placing an order now. I want to challenge myself to create some things using both color pallets! Looking forward to seeing both of yours for inspiration!

nichole bruno

February 9, 2015

I'm really looking forward to seeing the results of this. I'm a big Andy fan and discovered Tracey through him. It's been fun seeing this rivalry unfold.

KayH.

February 18, 2015

I am so excited to see this challange. My work is more like Tracy so I want to see what Tracy does with this palette. I also love and admire Andy's work and want to learn more with his style. So seeing what Andy does with brights is something ISO look forward to. Let the inspiration begin!

Denise Spillane

February 18, 2015

Can't wait to see the results! I tried finding the fluid acrylics at my local craft store and couldn't! Would love to win so I can try new palettes and paints and go outside my comfort zone and challenge myself more! I follow on FB and get the newsletter

Angela

February 18, 2015

Both color palettes are beautiful. Can't wait to see the results of this challenge.

JustYolie

February 18, 2015

I already see Tracy beginning to put all she can into using Andy's art supplies for the challenge.

Anonymous

February 18, 2015

Great challenge! The results will be fascinating as both are wonderful artists.

Faith

February 18, 2015

What a fantastic artsy giveaway!!! Love the duel color challenge.

Maura

February 18, 2015

READY~SET~GO! Can't wait to see the winning results!!!

Gayle Montayo

February 18, 2015

Brilliant idea - love to try things out of my comfort zone and can't wait to see what will be created! Have FUN!!!

C Griffiths

February 19, 2015

Looking forward to seeing how this turns out!!!

Linda D

February 19, 2015

This is definitely going to be fun to see the results. What a super giveaway too. I think we are all winners in this one.

VikiB

February 20, 2015

This is going to be so much fun! Already loving the posts and comments from both Tracy & Andy!!! Thanks so much!

Sheryll B

February 20, 2015

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