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Monday, November 15, 2010

inspiration monday

"there are always flowers for those who want to see them."
henri matisse

here's to nurturing the beautiful inspiration garden
that's growing in your heart!

wishing you a wonderfully creative monday!

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


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37 comments:

  1. Alexandra MacVeanNovember 15, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    I love this Lori. Thanks for your constant inspiration. Especially on Mondays as that is usually the hardest day of the week for me. :)

    Hugs

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  2. Cori Lynn BergNovember 15, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    Elvie.. such a warm image for today! Lovely!

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  3. UnknownNovember 15, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    This. Is. BREATHTAKING! So so so beautiful!

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  4. SandiNovember 15, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    and here is to you for not only seeing them but sharing them. Hugs

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  5. Marie aka GramsNovember 15, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Lori, YOU are the beautiful flower. Thanks for your beauty.

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  6. NellyNovember 15, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Your art always is so striking! The color is so vibrant. I love the pretty heart flowers. Beautiful!

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  7. Cynthia SchelzigNovember 15, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    Simply gorgeous!!!

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  8. Butterfly WorksNovember 15, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Your pages are always so soothing to the eye and your words inspiring...

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  9. nacherluverNovember 15, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Ditto back atcha!

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  10. lindaNovember 15, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    beautiful and bright...you page just makes me smile :)

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  11. Karen KayNovember 15, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    Beautiful page Lori. I love the softness the pan pastels lend and you did a wonderful job of blending them together.

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  12. LuckyDogNovember 15, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Girl, now I actually look forward to [Inspiration] Mondays! LOL Your work is outstanding, as usual, and I can't drink it up with my eyes fast enough! XOXO, Donna :)

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  13. MaryNovember 15, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    your pages alway make me want to doodle and learn to letter better.

    so I'm gonna!!!

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  14. Patty SNovember 15, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    yea! love this!!! xo

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  15. Martha LeverNovember 15, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    Another fabulous journal page, Lori. I just love these yummy colors and the lettering is always great and the quote is perfect. Happy Monday.
    I bet Bristol will go after tonight. Ya think?

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  16. rachel awesNovember 15, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    this is so true.
    & i witness them
    HERE.
    xoxox

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  17. crystalNovember 15, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Happy Monday, Sweet Lady! :-)

    Love the fresh melon shades in today's beautiful inspiration piece.

    Great quote too...

    Definitely words to live by!

    Hugs and smiles,
    Crystal xo

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  18. Linda . JNovember 15, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    Gorgeous creation Lori love the colours and beautifull design.
    Hugs Linda

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  19. Cathy BuetiNovember 15, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    Thanks for the inspiration! Lovely colors! :)

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  20. EdenNovember 15, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    Beautiful illustration and message!! You have such high standards and it shows through your work :D

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  21. UnknownNovember 15, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    Pure awesomeness...so fresh!! You are so incredibly talented...I love your work!!

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  22. Kathryn ZbrzeznyNovember 15, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    I just love the soft golden colors. You warmth just spills onto the page. Beautiful.

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  23. CreateologyNovember 15, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    What a lovely sentiment you are passing along to us on this Monday. Happy week to you...

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  24. Pretty ThingsNovember 15, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    OMG that's gorgeous.

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  25. aimeeNovember 15, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    this says so much! sometimes when i'm in a funk it's my own fault... i know the flowers are there but just don't want to look ;) GORGEOUS layout on this page! your lettering and composition and color palette wow me as always!

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  26. wNovember 15, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    i have seen my flower for a good while.

    nothing wilted (good flowers don't).

    i have seen my flower well over ten thousand days and at least a hundred thousand times.

    i am inspired, are you?

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  27. JancalligrapherNovember 15, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    Love, love the flowers in your journal, Lori. Thanks for sharing and using such cheery colors for a grey, rainy day here!

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  28. BeedeebabeeNovember 15, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    ...and you show us some of the prettiest there are! I LOVE this design, and the colors you used are sooo delicious! Visits here always inspire me, Sweetie! xoxo's Paulette

    ...Gosh, he's a keeper! ;)

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  29. TaraNovember 15, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    You work is so lovely! Always enjoy my visit.
    Thanks for the sweet comments you left me.
    hugs,
    tara

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  30. DawnNovember 15, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    god, your stuff is so flippin' amazing. i would like to learn how you do your doodles/drawings..especially your shading, its so perfect.

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  31. LeeAnn@Encouragement Is ContagiousNovember 16, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Oh my goodness this is GORGEOUS Lori!!!! It almost looks like you can touch and pick up each letter and feel the velvet looking paints. Wowsie! You amaze me with your creations.

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  32. DeannaNovember 16, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    Love this. Is the pan pastel what you use to do the shading?

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  33. BALLET NEWSNovember 16, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    YES ! So true. And I so love your colours - all warm and cosy.

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  34. joanne sharpeNovember 17, 2010 at 12:04 AM

    another beautiful page, LOVE!!!

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  35. KerriNovember 18, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    oh, it's true!! i love the flowers, and the hearts inside/on them!

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  36. IdaDownNovember 18, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    Fabulous. The richness of colour goes beautifully with the elegant design.

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  37. Jane FarrNovember 19, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    Your work always makes me smile Lori! Love how you popped your letters with the bit of white. :)

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