BRIEF 59: ALL MY FRIENDS

Brief 59: All My Friends
Deadline: Sunday 22nd September 2013
Image: Elisabeth Dunker 

Best friends. Potential friends. Facebook friends. Friends of friends. This brief is about all of them, real or not. 

We accept all mediums so get out your pencils, camera, scissors or tablet. 

Email your work to sparkapolooza [at] gmail [dot] com, upload to our Facebook page or tag #sparkapolooza on Twitter or Instagram. 

Less procrastination, more doing yeah!

Brief 56: Somebody That I Used To Know

Brief 56: Somebody That I Used To Know
Deadline: 18th May 2013
Image: by Max Wanger

Remember that best friend you had for a semester? Your first crush? The person you had a d&m with and never saw again? This brief is dedicated to someone in your past that you've never quite forgotten. Maybe you knew them for a fleeting moment, or maybe something more- let them be your muse, your starting point, your subject. 

As always, submissions are based on the interpretation of the above, in any medium you like. E-mail your works to: sparkapolooza at gmail dot com or upload to Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and tag us with #sparkapolooza

Happy making!

Brief 55: Draw a portrait using only a single line

Brief 55: Draw a portrait using only a single line
Deadline: 21st March 2013
Image: by Quibe

This brief is part art school exercise part Francis Bacon inspiration.

Grab your pencil/paintbrush/mouse/whatever floats your boat and get drawing a portrait- remember it's one single line only. Once you start you can't take your pencil off until it's done!

E-mail your works to the usual address- sparkapolooza at gmail dot com or upload to Facebook/Twitter/Instagram and tag us #sparkapolooza

Brief 54: Going Incognito

Brief 54: Going Incognito
Deadline: 22nd February 2013
Image: Photo by Eli Klein via The Daily Mail. Artist: Lui Bolin

This brief is inspired by spies in trenchcoats, a wardrobe of disguises and the art of being unseen. 

This year we're experimenting with how long each brief is open so expect to be on your toes!

Our favourite submission and secret prize winner from last month goes to Alice- we loved her characters.

Looking forward to seeing everyone's take on the brief! E-mail your works to the usual address- sparkapolooza at gmail dot com or you can upload to Facebook/Twitter/Instagram and tag us.

Brief 53: Post-it Power

Brief 53: Post-it Power
Deadline: 8th January 2012
Image: Photo by Audrey Kawasaki

This brief is inspired by Giant Robot's current exhibition Post-it Number 8 which involves over 260 artists transforming the humble square into pieces of art. We might not be able to be there but we're joining them in spirit. Whether you're inspired by post-it's or simply use them as your medium you have 1 whole month (think of it as our little Christmas present) to get your works to us!  Our favourite entry will also be sent a special surprise.

E-mail them to the usual address- sparkapolooza at gmail dot com. 

Brief 52: Ice-cream Lover

Brief 52: Ice-cream Lover
Deadline: 20th October 2012
Image: Artwork by The Glue Society, image from here

Brief 50: Shoes

Brief 50: Shoes

Deadline: Monday 9th July 2012

Image by: Peony Yip

Red shoes or blue suede?  It's undeniable shoes have been the the focus of many creative endeavors. What's your take?

Brief 47: The Wheel of Fortune

Brief 47: The Wheel of Fortune

Deadline: Monday, 2 April 2012

Image created by: Jordan Clarke

The Wheel of Fortune, or Rota Fortunae, is a concept in medieval and ancient philosophy referring to the capricious nature of Fate. This wheel belongs to the goddess Fortuna. In the modern days, the Wheel of Fortune is also a game on television and at casinos. One concept, different ways of interpretations. We're also inspired by Kay Starr's music. What's your take on the brief? 

Brief 46: Throwing Shapes

Brief 46: Throwing Shapes

Deadline: Wednesday 14th March 2012

Photo shot by: Justin Ridler

Each month when we put up a brief we try to walk the line between two meanings. We're inspired by dance, colour, movement and of course, shapes. Which way will you go? 

Brief 39: Dada

Brief 39: Dada

Due date: Monday 27th June

Image via: The International Dada Archive

By Mr Sketchy

Brief 38: Let Them Eat Cake!

Brief 38: Let Them Eat Cake!

Due date: Sunday 12th June

Image via: One Charming Party

Brief 37: Beneath The Surface

Brief 37: Beneath the surface

Due date: Saturday 28th May

Image via: Bridget H

Brief 36: Fox & Bear

Brief 36: Fox & Bear

Due date: Thursday 12th May 2011

Photo by: Andy Chan

* If you've ever wondered who we are, this is a portrait of Laura and I shot by the wonderful Andy Chan. He doesn't have a website up yet but hopefully soon. Thanks Andy!

Sparkmylane (Art for Cheapskates)

Hi everyone!

We've been a little quiet as of late but for good reason. Firstly one half of us (me, Jo) moved all the way from Sydney to Hanoi. The second reason is that we put on our first art exhibition! After all, there's nothing like leaving the country for an indeterminate amount of time to motivate you.

The art exhibition had the same intention as Sparkapolooza- to give people a reason and a deadline to create art. It also was based on the idea that art is for everyone. The art exhibition was held in a back lane of Newtown, hence the name Sparkmylane (Art for Cheapskates) and all art was for FREE. Yep. Free. Our biggest aspirations for the day were for the people to stumble across all the art and it put a smile on their face!

Thanks to all our contributors (Jay de Leon, Alice Tjitradjaja, Po Hilton, Lily Perthuis, Monika Jansch, Jessica Jean, Greer Cornish, Erin Costigan, Tim & Daphne, Hands On Cheeks Collective, Andrea Dell, Jenny, Janet Stone, Andy Chan & Mags) for their amazing works and everyone who came down on the day. A a special mention to Justin Bellchambers for being a massive help in the lead up too!

The rain held out for us and in the end we have over 30 artworks- all snapped up of course! For more, check out Sparkapolooza on Facebook. *Updated: more photos are also available at Andy's website*

A new brief up tomorrow!

Brief 34: Math & Science

Brief 34: Math & Science

Due date: Thursday 25th March 2011

Image by Amanda Beth Photography

* Remember, Sparkapolooza is there to motivate you! Therefore all submissions should be created specifically for the brief in the period which means no digging through the archives. Happy creating!

** Hello and welcome to all our new followers!

By Charlotte Poul

By Laura Tjitradjaja

Brief 32: Gone Dotty

Brief 32: Gone Dotty

Due date: Wednesday 16th February 2011

Image of Yayoi Kusama via ArtInfo

By Joanne Chan