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Monday, September 20, 2010

inspiration monday

"do not wish to be anything but what you are
and try to be that perfectly."  francis de sales

here's to being an artist......
the precious, fabulous, perfectly wonderful artist
that YOU were created to be!!!


journal page finished using acrylic paint, micron pens, 
uniball signo white pen, 4B pencil, pan pastel



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26 comments:

  1. Martha LeverSeptember 20, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    LOVE it, Lori. What a wonderful quote and journal page! Have a good day.

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  2. DoloresSeptember 20, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    This is the way I have tried to be all my life. I hope my children have caught on to being themselves too. you truly are unique. I love dropping by.

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  3. ElenaSeptember 20, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    What a wonderful post to find on a Monday morning! Still love your work.

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  4. nacherluverSeptember 20, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    thank you.
    and I love it!

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  5. debiSeptember 20, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    Inspiring and wonderful words to live by, thank you for sharing!

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  6. SandiSeptember 20, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Beautiful journal page, wonderful inspiration for the day. hugs

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  7. Claire MSeptember 20, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    I love visiting your blog. Your artwork is so uplifting and many times I find a few words that just speak to my heart. Today is one of those days ... it is as if you knew the words that I needed to hear today. Thank you.

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  8. AtticelfSeptember 20, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    That was just what I needed to hear today. Have a wonderful day, Lori!

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  9. Cathy BuetiSeptember 20, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Lori this is great! What a wonderful way to start off the week! THanks for sharing this! I love it! Its beautiful! :)

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  10. rachel awesSeptember 20, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    oh yes! back to your orange pages!
    they peel back with delicious
    wisdom always!
    i love every stitch
    & soul-word.
    xox

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  11. Jody MeeseSeptember 20, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    Lori, once again your artwork and the sentiment are on the money! Always an inspiration to see your work.

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  12. DymphieSeptember 20, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    it's perferct, again. love the shading you added, it makes your lettering and the whole page wondeful.

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  13. MartinaSeptember 20, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    Perfectly and ever more perfectly - here's to you dear fellow artist - this post is lovely!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    Lori, you always have such inspiration when I come here.
    Thank you for sharing this insightful message.. beautifully painted and written..
    hugs, Darlene

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  15. UnknownSeptember 20, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    This is such a perfect post!!! Wonderful page!

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  16. aimeeSeptember 20, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    you're definitely doing just that... and doing it perfectly! zowie, love that lettering!

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  17. PatSeptember 20, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    I may not have the perfectly part down yet, but at least I'm trying. Thanks for the inspiration on this and EVERY Monday.

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  18. CreateologySeptember 20, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    Oh Lori your journal page is like sunshine and warmth and love all wrapped in the most perfect quote we should all follow. Thank you...

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  19. Kathryn ZbrzeznySeptember 20, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    What a PERFECT sunny happy inspiring post! Happy Monday, lori!♥

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  20. LRSeptember 20, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    i had the most delicious sangria last saturday night. so here is to being an artist.

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  21. Lauren MaurerSeptember 21, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    LOVE this!

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  22. shiborigirlSeptember 21, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    Words to live by for sure, Lori. You know, I love to come by here for my daily inspiration! Thanks for that.

    Hugs,

    Kate

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  23. Christie MinchewSeptember 21, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    As a recovering try-to-be-all-things-to-all-people person, I love this saying. There's another saying by Oscar Wilde that I like, too: "Be Yourself. Everyone else is already taken." If your art is anything to 'know' you by, you are one terrific gal :).

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  24. BeedeebabeeSeptember 21, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    Oh, I just love this Lori! Of course your lettering and art is as beautiful, happy feeling and as inspiring as it always is...Really great words to live by also! xoxo Paulette ;)

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  25. JancalligrapherSeptember 21, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    I love this quote which I have never heard before and love your rendition and the happy color. Perfect. THanks for sharing.

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  26. tamiSeptember 22, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    what a great quote! And journal page!

    You are wonderful!

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