Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Long Ago and Far Away...


I couldn't help thinking and seeing those giant words "in a galaxy far, far away" (Star Wars) when I saw the prompt for The Three Muses challenge this week. You can't
really go further back or farther away than space! I layered a spiral galaxy onto a black canvas and used gradient coloring for depth. I know that time doesn't exist in space but I added the image of the old clock to represent looking back in time (as everything we see in space is from the past) through its portal, and the human face represents consciousness but not yet fully formed.

25 comments:

  1. Ah yes, me too - I can hear the dramatic theme music right now as the text fades away off the screen! I haven't made my art yet. I had to force myself to catch up on some boring admin tonight instead. There's definitely a touch of the Jedi about your piece! Very clever! May the force be with you...

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  2. The "Force" WAS with you when you created this gorgeous galaxy in space! Stunning, Lori. Layering the galaxy over a black canvas really gives this piece depth. Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  3. Lori, this is fantastic. I also thought of Star Wars and space, but I couldn't think up what to do with it. I really like this piece you've done.

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  4. beautiful! love the layering of the images!

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  5. i remember that too just like it was yesterday. pretty impressive at the time. i love your piece, it is stunning and i really like the addition of the clock face.

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  6. You tackled a difficult "take" on the theme, and did it in great style! Thank you for bringing your talent to this challenge, Lori!

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  7. Wow, that certainly is far far away! Love how you included the time piece.

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  8. What a fantastic idea, Lori, amazing piece of art!

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  9. GREAT!! love your take on the theme!!

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  10. Wonderful layering. I love the idea of the time piece and the fact of human consciousness being there before anything else material.... very thoughtful piece and beautifully executed...

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  11. Lori, your work is sensational and this is special. Thanks so much for explaining how you arrived at the exquisite finished product!! I love it.

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  12. Fantastic effects and a wonderful description of how you came to do this great piece of art Lori!

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  13. Lori this is you at your very very best, this is amazing, stunning, thoughtful, thought provoking and awesome ....... and lots more besides. This has to get the longest standing ovation from me.

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  14. It magical and beautiful, Lori. Fantastic design!

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  15. Oh what a gorgeous piece ! It really makes you think about the vastness of space .... Well done :)

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  16. What a fantastic interpretation of the theme - and so to the point! Your collage is really impressive!

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  17. This wonderful,certainly long ago and far away!!love it!!

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  18. So true Lori, did you stand in line for hours to see the first episode (IV)? Luke can still stop my heart when he is gazing out at the two moons! Beautiful piece, just lovely as always. Christen

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  19. Wow Lori, this is amazing, you're just creating one piece more wonderful than the other, this is just brilliant!! wonderful take on the theme!!!

    Linda

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  20. This is a clever and very beautiful entry. Well done!

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  21. This is beautiful and creative Lori! (I thought of Star Wars too!)

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