Finding Joy
04.30.04 (8:54 am) [edit]
This is a piece for an artwork challenge on the scrapbook site that I frequent. The host submits 3 pieces of art and the players choose which one that speaks to them, then recreate a layout using the painting as an inspiration.
I love the way it turned out. The picture is from last summer on my backporch swing.
Thanks for looking. ;-) Feel free to comment.
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Here is the inspiration piece.
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I love the way it turned out. The picture is from last summer on my backporch swing.
Thanks for looking. ;-) Feel free to comment.
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Here is the inspiration piece.
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posted by: Janemma (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (9:08 am)
I love your scrapbook layout!!! Wow!!! It turned out great! I love to scrapbook - it is so addictive, but at least I can feel that it is worth while because I am preserving pictures while I create :)
posted by: ScubaDiva (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (9:17 am)
You're so talented. I hate you. KIDDING! My hobbies include shopping, shopping and oh yeah, scuba diving.
If you tell me you made the quilt too, I'm gonna have to kick your ass. (it's that cynicism again)
posted by: chicalookate (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (9:40 am)
The bottom one makes me think of Miro. Very nice, as always. I am going to have to get out a thesaurus to come up with better words. :D
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (9:45 am)
Reply to: Janemma
Hi Janemma! I know exactly what you mean about scrapbooking being addictive! I've been addicted for almost 10 years now.. You should see all of my "real" pages. I love the thought of my grandkids looking thru my books and reading the journaling, learning something new about their mom and dad. Very cool!!
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (9:47 am)
Reply to: ScubaDiva
Know why I luv you? Cuz you make me LAUGH!! lmao!
Thank goodness, I won't have to endure an ass kicking.. the quilt was made by my granny. :D
ps. I would LOVE to learn how to scuba dive! I went snorkeling alot when I was a kid (My parents were scuba divers) and I went once in Mexico with Chris. Nothing I can really crow about though.. Maybe you should tell us some stories!!
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (9:48 am)
Reply to: chicalookate
Hehe.. I appreciate the thought Kate, but don't go to any trouble. ;-)
Nice works for me!!
posted by: ScubaDiva (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (12:22 pm)
Reply to: JennsAbsent
You seen my diving pics in my photobucket? Diving is really fun but it's addictive and expensive...
I was supposed to spend a couple of weeks in Freeport (Bahamas) this summer to get my instructor certification - but I will have to put that off I guess.
posted by: ScubaDiva (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (12:23 pm)
My great aunt (for all purposes my grandmother) made me a quilt too. Unfortunately, it doesn't go wtih my colors - so it's in safe storage at my mum's. I really didn't appreciate how much it was made out of love for me when I was a kid...
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (12:25 pm)
Reply to: ScubaDiva
That's cool that you still have it though! I have different stuff from 3 grandmas and 1 great grandma. Ranging from doilies, afghans, quilts, and pillow cases. I love them!
posted by: Cyberpal (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (12:32 pm)
That's the first real pic that's given me a real good idea of who you are. I luv the scrapbook.... the vivid colours just make it look all like "street" or "urban" ART!! Nice one Jenn! ;)
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (2:03 pm)
Reply to: Cyberpal
Thank you! What a sweet compliment.. cuz this is totally who I am.
I love the urban feel too!
posted by: Cyberpal (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (2:16 pm)
Reply to: JennsAbsent
More to you than meets the eye then? Bit of Street-cred applied to your Art... who knows we might have to go into business on the real!! :)
posted by: aliciarose (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (2:39 pm)
very cool. you are so good at this. i suck on the other hand, but I can live with that. every time you post something that you've worked on, it just keeps getting better and better.
posted by: SSWarrior (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (3:17 pm)
i like the first one
posted by: qutepie2 (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (6:07 pm)
I love the pic of you and the quilt looks amazing. I would like to learn how to quilt. **hubby is rolling his eyes at that comment** :-)
posted by: dumblondegirl (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (7:19 pm)
Look at you! Hot Momma with the strap all hanging off your shoulder. ;)
I love how you found a pic that went with those colors. It looks like it was meant to be there.
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (8:33 pm)
Reply to: ScubaDiva
Just wanted to let you know that I love to shop as well... LOVE it. I tend to shop when I shouldn't though. LOL
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (8:36 pm)
Reply to: Cyberpal
What did you have in mind? You pedal my designs? ;-)
Wouldn't that be awesome to actually do something you love? I sooo envious Jen (islandartist) for being able to do what she loves and mak money at it.
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (8:38 pm)
Reply to: qutepie2
My Mom loves to quilt, although she doesn't do it anymore.. But, I don't think I would have the patience. (too high strung. lol)
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (8:41 pm)
Reply to: SSWarrior
Thanks hun.. I did the one with my picture.. the other is from some artist..
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (8:42 pm)
Reply to: KRAZEDONE
Well, THANKS! I'm all blushing now..
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (8:43 pm)
Reply to: dumblondegirl
The only thing I did to that pic was add 1 degree of color saturation. To brighten up the quilt. It goes so well though! I was very happy with the outcome... Can't wait for my Mom to see it.
Signed,
One hot momma
;)
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (8:44 pm)
Reply to: KRAZEDONE
LOL! My boobs look all saggy in that pic...
rofl
posted by: Daisymae (reply)
post date: 04.30.04 (9:30 pm)
It's gorgeous Jen, just like you!! I love it. Can't wait to get the page you made of the girls printed!!
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 05.01.04 (12:19 pm)
Reply to: Daisymae
Thanks honey! I can't wait to see any of my stuff printed.. LOL
posted by: Cyberpal (reply)
post date: 05.02.04 (5:47 am)
Reply to: JennsAbsent
Stranger things have happened... most business success' have been abt opportunity.... so who know hun ;)
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 05.02.04 (9:56 am)
Reply to: Cyberpal
You are SO right. Let me know if you come up with any ideas.
posted by: OopS (reply)
post date: 05.03.04 (7:17 am)
Your version looks soo much better! Good job there
