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Monday, January 24, 2011

inspiration monday


it's true what they say:  inspiration really will strike when you least expect it.  the other day i was surfing through my new pottery barn catalog, and when i saw these fabulous birdcages.....



this image popped into my brain and i had to doodle it onto some paper right away!  i'm not sure why the birdcage is sitting on top of a box, but inspiration is a little kooky that way sometimes!
{i'm also not sure why the birdcage doesn't have a door.....maybe that's why the little birdie is so happy?!}

doodle finished onto a separate piece of paper and added to my journal......
watercolor, watercolor pencil, micron pens, 4B pencil
click on image for better view


22 comments:

  1. Pretty , pretty. I love birdcages and birdys! I have them in my head right now too. Great image.

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  2. I love my PB catalog! I hold on to them for inspiration (and a little fantasizing about having such roomy/organized/clean spaces).

    Lovely little sketch Lori.

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  3. Beautiful and sweet.

    I'm hoping some inspiration will pop into my head this Monday.

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  4. i LOVE you lori.
    that the bird cage doesn.t have a door is just so wonderful for that little bird who now can fly free! i am off to find where i put my copy of the new pottery barn. maybe if im lucky i.ll get a tad bit of inspiration too.
    hugs.
    c

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  5. very pretty! pottery barn is chock full of inspiration! :-)

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  6. ..I think the...

    bird is happy...

    ..since he is...

    outside the cage

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  7. Mondays are my favorite days, thanks to your inspiration. Your birdcage page is wonderful, as usual.

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  8. Lori your sketches, lettering, and doodling are always an inspiration, whether it's a Monday or not.

    PB catalogs, one of my favs!!

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  9. Love this sketch......colors so soft and sweet....

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  10. I love that feeling when you have to just drop everything and capture the moment. What a wonderful outcome!

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  11. So happy and light! That's how it makes me feel when I see your gentle style...LOVE your birdcage sketch and watercolor. ~K

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  12. I wish I could create my inspirations into something so beautiful as often as you do!! :)

    LOVE your bird cage and birdie. Happy Monday!

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  13. You got my curiosity up again today .... I saw the catalog photo and a few lead-in words from your post in my "dashboard" view. Just had to pop on over here to see what you were up to. Darling sketch!! I just never know what to expect from you except that I always smile!

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  14. Oh, it's beautiful! Do you ever sell your artwork (or prints of it)?

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  15. dear Lori, i always love your playful sketching, this one is adorable ♡

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  16. What a beautiful sketch, and the message is just as lovely. It also kind of looks like a delicious wedding cake.

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  17. You have been blessed with such a talent - do you feel a stamp coming on with this sketch I wonder?

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  18. Very lovely! These birdcages are so gorgeous!

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  19. I agree Lori, Pottery Barn is always an inspiration in some way. Love love what you did with the bird cage, stunning. Your blog is always an inspiration source also. Hugs

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  20. Oh my gosh, Lori, I LOVE THIS!!! Quick...make this into some cards for your shop. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!! XOXO Paulette :D ....Hurry!!!

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