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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

simple things




"To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter... to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird's nest or a wildflower in spring - 
these are some of the rewards of the simple life. "
John Burroughs





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22 comments:

  1. JeanetteAugust 17, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Lori, That is perfection in simplicity! The qoute is lovely and a keeper. Thanks for such a sweet start to the day. How can a beautiful orange flower not make you smile?!? Best, Jeanette

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  2. Ann-MargretAugust 17, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Well said and beautifully illustrated!

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  3. Twyla and LindseyAugust 17, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    The more I strive to attain, the more I crave simplicity. Enjoy your day! Twyla

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  4. MarveLes Art StudiosAugust 17, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Simply... true! I feel like the kid from the Campbell's soup labels... (back in the 70's!) Ummmmm Good!

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  5. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    amen- and so so beautiful!

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  6. Jan HunnicuttAugust 17, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I love your style, thanks for the inspiration! I forgot to leave a comment yesterday I was having so much fun looking at your artwork, I became a subscriber :)

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  7. alejandraAugust 17, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Beautiful work Lori, and wise words, thank you.

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  8. aimeeAugust 17, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    it looks like it just bloomed spontaneously out of the paper! a colorful keeper!

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  9. Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. BAugust 17, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Simply....lovely :-)

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  10. fran pascazioAugust 17, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Loving that quote...I might have to adopt it myself!!!

    Your artwork is always an inspiration...

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  11. Cynthia SchelzigAugust 17, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    lovely.............simply lovely.

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  12. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    You manage to make 'simplicity' a work of art. I would love to be able to acheive simplicity

    One day....................dreaming

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  13. Patricia WilliamsAugust 17, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I don't know if you realize just how much your art means to me, and probably many others, Lori. It's like I literally feel HAPPY when I look at your work! It's like the endorphins just kick in, the same kind that kick in when I enter Joann's or Michael's and hear the "angel's choir," in my head! ha!

    I'm just now learning how to utilize micron pens, watercolors, tombow pens, etc., and am finally getting results I like, but it's taken forever. It helped to learn about Zentangles, (zentangles.com). A friend of mine told me about them and that's helped me get out of my "stage fright" at not being able to draw well or be naturally good at it.

    But I have so enjoyed your art and I almost want to cry it makes me so happy. Sorry to be so dramatic, but it's true.

    Take care,
    Tricia

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  14. CreateologyAugust 17, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    This simple flower and the quote are exactly what I am enjoying most in my life these days..."simple things". Thank you for such a refreshing post...

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  15. Claire MAugust 17, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Wise words and a darling image to go with it! Simplicity!

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  16. RuthAugust 18, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Beautiful, simply and so nice! I love it!
    Ruth xo

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  17. Chris GrahamAugust 18, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Thank you, I am on the journey to look for "nuggets" that fall in my path. The simple pleasures in life that can fill us with joy. Your post is a nugget today, fo sure.

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  18. Mademoiselle GAugust 18, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Very beautiful! Love the effect that you have with this special pen(they look like aqua pencils or something?) What are they?

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  19. Lana ManisAugust 18, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    What can I say! It is ALWAYS a joy to visit your blog! Lovely work, Lori! :)

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  20. HeatherAugust 18, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    well said! Definitely a keeper quote! xo

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  21. Blog hotmailAugust 18, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Awesome all your blog!!!!

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  22. BeedeebabeeSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    A perfect quote to go along with a perfect flower! xo Paulette :)

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