Weekly Challenge: Blindfolded Brushstrokes
Complete the 300 point Blackout Art Objective through creating a painting without the sense of sight.
In order to earn this week’s star, you’ll need to complete the 300 Point Blackout Art Objective.
Details:
For those of us who are sighted, the prospect of painting without using our eyes is probably a new one. Good! Let’s use that to our advantage, step out of our comfort zone and create not just a unique piece of art, but also a unique experience! (If you’re blind, contact us! Let’s work together to to make this objective fun for you as well!)
1) Gather your materials. You’ll need:
Paint. Any kind of paint will do, although you may want to consider something washable!
Important: This objective requires the use of paint! Please don’t substitute for another medium.Paint Brush
Canvas or paper
(Optional) A drop cloth or some other way to help minimize mess
(Optional) Clothes you don’t mind getting messy
A blindfold
2) Set up your studio! You’ll want to set up your canvas, paints and brushed in a way that will help facilitate using them without sight. You should also consider setting up in a manner that minimizes mess!
3) Blindfold yourself. Make sure to make sure your blindfold is secure, and that you truly can’t see.
4) While blindfolded, create your painting! Take your time with this and do your best despite utilizing one less sense.
5) To receive your star for the Weekly Challenge, post a photo of your finished painting on our Facebook Page as a reply to the post “Weekly Challenge- Blindfolded Brushstrokes”.
6) Remember! Not only will completing this challenge earn you a star, but also 300 points towards your Blackout badge. Just make sure to head to the comments section of the 300 Point Blackout Art Objective and answer the questions listed there as directed.
Star:
7) To collect your star, you must:
-Post your comment to the Facebook post mentioned above, (Step 5)
-before April 25th, 2021
-while holding an active Quest Scouts membership.
