X-factor for artists!

[uberneedle]

Just found out that Charles Saatchi and the BBC are doing a kind of xfactor for artists thingy...

http://submityourart.princesstv.com/saatchi/termsandconditions.html

What do you think guys, should I go for it? deadline on 29th of March for applications.

If you think I should, can you you please please please help me out on this if you have any time,

Comments

[silanah]

Here are my five picks - the reason is the same for all of them unless stated otherwise: I like atmospheric works, works that feel to me like they have a story behind them or have a 'weight' to them. I can't explain it any better than that, it's a case of I know what I like ;)

1)Poplar Trees
2)La Livrette II
3)Winter Trees Tryptich
4)North Berwick Law
5)The Chapel

Hope this was of some help (altho' I suspect not!)

N

[uberneedle]

Lots of use. I can't use most of them, but it's good to know your picks. Thanks, Nat.

[silanah]

Oooh, I didn't look at Abstract because I'm not normally a big abstract fan. I do, however, like The Gate - it feels stormy and portentous to me (not sure if it's supposed to).

Good luck on the job application. And let us know what you decide to submit.

N

[hippoiathanatoi]

You should definitely give it a go. Why not? The worst that happens is they don't pick you for it. I see they say the paintings should be from the last two years, but I'll just mention the five that come to mind.

1) Poplar Trees - Love the way you've emulated the cool sunlight.
2) North Berwick Law - The stark silhouettes mingled with the play of light on the water is striking.
3) Belhaven Bay II - Can't quite put my finger on it. Perhaps that lonely bridge, with the flowers in the foreground, and the hills in the distance. It has a strong design sense.
4) The Chapel - Very beautiful palette of colors.
5) Grey Sea III - Again, the palette is lovely. Makes me think of the Pacific during autumn around Monterey Bay, one of my favorite places in the world.

[uberneedle]

Good picks. I shall keep in mind :)

Thanks Ran ( or linda! never know which of you it is)

[hippoiathanatoi]

Ran. I try (but sometimes fail) to use the right pic. ;)

Good luck with it. :)

[dajamieson]

I suck at this, especially reasons, but here goes (and yes, of course you should give it a shot;)). I guess go for a range of different subjects and styles as much as you can....

The Chapel or Doune Castle. Everyone seems to like The Chapel - the colors are gorgeous, and it's really just a very distinctive image)

Quarto I - no clue why, I just like this one:p

Eymet Bridge (love the water reflections in this)

Poplar Trees (very striking, and an unusual composition)

One of the beachscapes, but I'm not sure which. La Livrette (I) would be a good choice too

[uberneedle]

I think the selction will be based on something like this list, though I can't sue all the ones mentioned above. Cheers, Daj!

[tom_foster]

No question; go for it. If you don't, you'll regret it.

[uberneedle]

You are, of course, right :)

[the_corbie]

It's worth a go. I don't know what they'll be looking for, but if you don't have it, it ain't important. ;)

As for images, I would go with:

1. North Berwick Law (of course I'd pick that :p).
2. Winter Trees.
3. Quarto I.
4. Doune Castle.
5. Eymet Bridge.

[regina_of_york]

This is my list, too. If I were going to change it, I'd maybe put in "Dogs" or a still life for variety.

[uberneedle]

Can't do North Berwick 'cause it's not REAL :( Or done recently.

Thanks for the list :)