Monday, August 29, 2016

Art And Nature's Beauty


 Exciting news my friends!!! The eggs have hatched and we now have three baby Carolina Wrens! You can see the photos of the nest and eggs in the post prior to this one just below. I have been dying to hear them and see them and was very careful not to disturb them. I  only took pics (without moving anything) when momma bird was away gathering food.



 A bit hard to see-but they are all three sleeping after feeding time. They are just precious.

 For the Simon Monday Challenge "It's A Stitch Up" - a special card for a special friend:

And this week for T Stands For Tuesday I have refrained from showing food (aren't you glad?).
This is another doodle page I created in my journal just for doodling:

 and after being colored in:

  Sometimes I draw everything freehand and sometimes I use a template from my stash. The teapot and saucer are a template I traced for the outline.

 For Art Journal Journey ( theme of Nature's Wonders) I have one final entry before this month ends. Thanks to Gill for a super theme and so many fabulous entries by everyone!  I am also linking to Moo Mania and More (theme is Nature's Beauty), and Paint Party Friday.



 The upper left is a stencil (Crafters Workshop) through which stencil paste was applied. I added color using Pan Pastels. The sky was also done using Pan Pastels. The feather image is a newer purchase from Magenta.
My love of Magenta's stamps has never waned since I first discovered them years ago:) Isn't this feather just fabulous?? I drew the strings then stamped the feather three times. I then stamped the feather three times on separate card stock, colored them in with markers, and added some more doodles and glitter before putting them on the page with foam tape. I also doodled around the stencil and added glitter.
                                                                    detail shot

Finally, just for fun I played with the page in photoshop:


 Thanks so much for taking the time to leave some love - I so appreciate it! See you soon!

       " Only an open heart will catch a dream".          Native American proverb.


37 comments:

  1. Those little birds are so wonderful. I am really glad they have hatched and I look forward to see them grow. And wow-that dream catcher page is fabulous. I love the feathers! They are gorgeous. The teacup and teapot is so fun. You are all about color this week Linda. Bright and cheerful-I love it! Hugs-Erika

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  2. I really enjoyed the baby birds update. It won't be long and they will be screaming their heads off, then taking flight to lands unknown.

    That's a lovely card, Linda. I suspect someone is going to appreciate it.

    The dream catcher is simply incredible. It is amazing and has such great texture. I was especially impressed with your handwriting and the way you strung the words out.

    Of course, the tea pot and cup are just my cup of tea. Colored, they are bright and cheery. Not colored, they show their "bones." Thanks for sharing these with us for T this Tuesday. And yes, I guess we've seen a lot of food and drink already, and it's still not breakfast.

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  3. Wonderful post. Love the doodling, and thanks for joining us at AJJ again with your beautiful entry, this has really been a great month. Great photos of the wrens, so pretty! And your TSFT art is fantastic too. Have A WONDERFUL T DAY, hugs, Valerie

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  4. Oh my gosh! What an uplifting and amazing post today Linda! Awesome art and such good news from the nest! Lovely!
    Hope all went well with the little ones and thank you so so much for joining Art Journal Joureny and Moo Mania & More with your wonderful artsy dream catcher - just wonderful!
    Happy T-Day - such a lovely tea time painting - so much detail in the patterns! WOW!
    oxo Susi

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  5. I'm so happy that all the eggs hatched.... I hope they keep safe:)

    Loved your colourful feather so much and the dream catcher. I love what you did with it in photoshop :)

    What do you do your 'colouring in' with btw? Pencils or felt pens? The cup and saucer is so sweet and reminds me .... time to put the kettle on!

    Karen x

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  6. the wren babies are so precious! how nice you can make those Close ups!
    i just LOVE These feathers ... imagine a colorful bird with them. great page, the stenciled motif turned out beautiful, too.
    happy t-day, linda!

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  7. The your birds are so sweet, you are lucky to have them nesting close by.
    The art work and doodling are fabulous, loved the Dream Catcher in colour.
    Happy T Day
    Yvonne xx

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  8. Wonderful Native American quote to go with your beautiful and inspired feather artwork dear Linda! Both the original and the digital are lovely. Your coloring really brings the black and white designs alive.
    What a blessing to have that nest of little wrens doing well. There is going to be lots of sweet chirping going on as they fledge the nest and spread their wings ♥♥♥
    Happy T Day oxo

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  9. Oh my, those little wrens are so very precious and such a wonderful sight to behold, thank you! I bet they sound adorable as well - chirping away calling for their food! They must be so tiny too :-). I love your art work today! Your 'Catch a Dream' piece is stunning, the textures and colours are perfect! I love it :-). Thanks for making me smile and wishing you a Happy T Day! J :-)

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  10. They are so cute n adorable,May they grow well

    You are Blessed with such an amazing talent dear
    Card is really very pretty
    Loved your art work it is marvellous

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  11. It must have been so exciting to see those baby birds. Isn't nature wonderful? I like your colorful work. The teapot and teacup are perfect for our Tuesday get together and the dream catcher is just fab.

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  12. How exciting to have the baby birds to watch ♥♥♥ Love the teapot doodle but really love love the dream catcher one!!!!!!!! The colors just pop on both of them ♥♥

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  13. Super art Linda! It is fun to run them through a photo editing program and just play around...huh?
    I adore the tea cup and pot doodle in both black and white and in color.

    Happy T-day

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  14. Oh what a fabulous post Linda - starting with those cute baby birds, that was great news to hear all had hatched safely.
    I love all your creations today - lovely card, doodled cup and teapot and I adore both versions of your dream catcher. Love the patterns and the way you have coloured the feathers.
    Thanks again for all the lovely comments on my pages and for joining in with the theme at AJJ ... Gill x

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  15. the birds are totally adorable. No wonder they inspired you to make feather inspired art,

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  16. Baby birds are indeed so precious, some of them go around looking pretty stupid and others seem to know just what to do right from the start. I love them all, we still have lots at the moment, although some are now teenage birds.
    Your card looks terrific. it's always good to receive a hand-made card although we have to choose to whom we send them.
    Love your teapot and cup, very colourful, fun to colour in your own drawings. All your art is lovely.

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  17. Oh I love your colourful feathers and teapot piece, so happy and full of joy, quite my favourites, they make me smile!
    Such sweet birds, how special to see such new life so close and free in nature!

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  18. A very special card! Love the colors and design! I'm sure that your friend will be happy to receive this! Thanks for joining us this week on Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! Barbara

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  19. How beautiful those baby wrens are! Your dreamcatcheris also wonderful - love those feathers! The tea pot is fabulous but I shall just pretend that it's a coffee pot! LoVe your Stitch up card too! Happy T day! Chrisx

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  20. So cool! Love how you created this piece.

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  21. Wow Linda! Thanks for sharing the sweet photos of the birds! All your artwork looks fabulous! Love the dreamcatcher with the colorful feathers! Happy September and happy PPF :)

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  22. Happy PPF and a great weekend, hugs, Valerie

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  23. So full of beautiful art in this post. Love the tea time :) Beautifully coloured!
    Happy PPF xx

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  24. I love your colourful feathers and teapot piece, so full of joy and cheer!!
    The birds are so frail yet cute :)

    Oh I love your colourful feathers and teapot piece, so happy and full of joy, quite my favourites, they make me smile!
    Such sweet birds, how special to see such new life so close and free in nature!

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  25. Love your work this week Linda, the feathers, ohh!

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  26. Wow, Linda, the feather piece is just fantastic! I love the colors and the beauty of the stenciled circular item. What a lovely art work! And your photos of the baby birds is so sweet. Your teapot and cup art is adorable and so colorful. Great job!

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  27. Linda ~ lovely creations ~ favorite is the first one and how exciting to see the baby wrens~

    Wishing you a Happy Holiday Weekend ~ ^_^

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  28. lovely photos of the birds and your artwork too is beautiful thank you for visiting my blog too

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  29. Wow your art is so bright and expressive. Very nice. Great photos of the birds too.

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  30. OMG this is super awesome! I just ADORE those feathers so much

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  31. Baby birds, aww!

    You pieces of art are so rich with details, just love it!

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  32. How exciting! They look so cute .... Those feathers are beautiful, so colourful and alive. I love the effect of the stencil paste. Fits very well with the feathers!

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  33. I love your sweet photographs of the nesting Carolina Wrens, which are some of my favorite birds. Your dream catcher piece is gorgeous, but in the original and the photoshopped version. Blessings, my friend!

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  34. I love everything you shared this week. The birds are adorable, it's so wonderful to see baby birds hatch, and the art is so vivid and magical!

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  35. Love seeing the chicks. Such a happy moment. The tea cup doodles are such fun. Almost as good as actual tea. The feather mixed media art is beautiful. So nicely put together. Thanks for visiting my blog and for the lovely comment.

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  36. Amazing pieces!
    We had so many double broods this year. Lots of babies.

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