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Friday, July 16, 2010

more on chalk

several days ago i was playing in my journal with chalk pastels (see here). this is a layout using the same stencils, same chalks, along with some micron pen detailing......but this time on a page from a discarded library book.. it's always amazing to me how the same subject matter can look so completely different when it's on a new background! of course, i'm so hooked on my cherished little heart-in-hand image, i think i'd love it on just about any background.....


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21 comments:

  1. debiJuly 16, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Love this one! I like all things with words on it.

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  2. Butterfly WorksJuly 16, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    What a difference a background can make....WOW.....love them both and of course we all love your hand because it represents you...sweet girl...

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  3. treasurefieldJuly 16, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    I love it! (Also love discarded library books as a canvas.) ^_^
    The hand looks great on the little house, and your stencil play, too.
    Great creative exercise, using the same motif in different ways. Bravo!

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  4. MaryJuly 16, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    I really liked the first one, I really love this one!!!!!!

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  5. Becky ShanderJuly 16, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    I love how you create so freely...so passionately. I'm guessing that your mind is always "on" and your imaginative creations reflect this wonderful enthusiasm.

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  6. Gifts of CreationJuly 16, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    This is adorable..thanks for sharing!

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  7. Patty SJuly 16, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    really pretty! tfs :-)

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  8. EdenJuly 16, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    Lori's Logo- that heart in hand totally rocks....cuz it's coming from an authentic place!! You are having so much fun with it too!! Love that!!

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  9. Marthann's MusingsJuly 16, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    Love this one AND the one before it. Am behind in my blog reading. Your work is always so clever and fun. Just keep it up, you are amazing.

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  10. DoloresJuly 16, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    I really like your 3-D look. Question: Does the chalk pastel smear or do you have to spray it?

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  11. lori vliegenJuly 16, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    hi dolores! i don't normally spray the chalk in my journal, unless there's a lot of it on the page. it doesn't seem to smear too badly if i rub it into the page well. for other applications i go ahead and use a spray fixative (very stinky) just to keep it from getting all over the place. :)))

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  12. CreateologyJuly 16, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    Very fun and yes it is a completely different look. That is the best part of art...how we make it our own! Happy creating...

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  13. Kathryn ZbrzeznyJuly 16, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    This is precious, lori! I love your heart in hand symbol so much. I keep thinking about your brother's gift, too. I loved that piece...♥

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  14. LRJuly 16, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    the heart in hand is your creative signature. happy weekend.

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  15. BeedeebabeeJuly 16, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    I love this Lori! Your heart in hand would be beautiful in any form, it's all you, only you ... and like you, so very special! xoxo Paulette :)

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  16. CrystalJuly 17, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    Like Paper Pumpkin, whenever I see your heart in hand motif, I think of your brother's gift.

    I don't think I'll ever get over how incredibly touching it was for him to create something *so* very special for you. Yikes! Im feeling teary now just thinking of it. :-)

    Hugs for both of you!

    Have a fun weekend :-)

    (You are inspiring me to try to keep an art journal - something I've never done before!)

    Crystal xo :-)

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  17. Four Seasons in a LifeJuly 17, 2010 at 1:01 AM

    Greetings Lori,

    I have always been drawn by the power of your hand and heart. They are not only graphically very strong but to me also reflect what I feel, considering my health history.

    Wishing you a wonderful weekend,
    Egmont

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  18. YasminaJuly 17, 2010 at 1:38 AM

    This is super-cute!
    I really really love your artwork.

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  19. JancalligrapherJuly 17, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    Hi, Lori, love the hand and chalk work! And the heart, of course, love the heart. Thanks for all your nice comments and following along on my blog!! xoxox
    Have a nice weekend.

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  20. cathybJuly 20, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    Hi Lori - me again (2 x's in one day) can you tell me what brand of chalk you use - I have tied so many and can't seem to find the right ones for me - find them not soft enough. Wha do you use?
    C

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  21. Jane FarrAugust 2, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Chalk up another great piece for Lori! Sorry to be late with my birthday wishes, but I hope you had a very, special day!!! (((Big Hugs)))

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