Sunday, January 16, 2011

Ode To Spring

We have had a couple of lovely sunny days here and I found myself longing for Spring! This is my entry for the Take A Word challenge this week where the theme is "Butterflies". I used a lovely image from Dover and altered her with the Fresco filter for a painterly look. I digitally colored her eyes, florals and skin tones. Butterflies are from Holliewood at Deviantart.

47 comments:

  1. This is absolutely gorgeous, Lori!

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  2. Oh don't we wish spring would come and its only January!! I love your ode to spring with the butterflies!

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  3. How romantic!!!! She's really beautiful, Lori! Hugs, TErri xoxo

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  4. Wow, this is so rich in texture and layers. The tiny butterflies are like jewels in the tapestry you've created.

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  5. Ah what a wonderful and dreamy collage.

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  6. This is wonderful!!! as all the previous pieces....just gorgeous work!

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  7. This is gorgeous, Lori. And looks like a hint of sunlight in the upper corner with a little translucence showing in the larger wing... beautiful effects! Ah, Spring seems so far away right now. Thanks for the glimpse! ;)

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  8. Your Ode to Spring is so inspiring. I love the contrast beetween the main figure and its almost non-colors and the colorful butterflies.

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  9. Every time I see your art it is 'exquisite' Lori, and today's piece is no exception! Roll on Spring for you, but it will be Autumn for us 'down under!'

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  10. I love your more subtle approach Lori...a very elegant entry...gorgeous work!!!

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  11. Subtle but utterly gorgeous, Lori!

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  12. Amazing. Whenever I see your blog it makes me want to try digital art. You have a way with it for sure!

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  13. It is it only me...but today we about half way through January and Spring is a longing in my heart. Tonight we will go down to five degrees above zero. This digital image is mesmerizing. Imagine and Live in peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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  14. What an elegant piece, Lori! It's just so creative and tender!

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  15. That's fantastic, beautiful use of all these layers, love those tiny butterflies.

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  16. your digital pieces are so touching! love this one especially!

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  17. This is lovely, Lori. I really like the sculpture effect you have given your figure, and the little butterflies are delightful!

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  18. What a beautiful piece! Love the small splashes of color :)

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  19. it's stunning Lori!! love the tiny butterflies!

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  20. Hope your wonderful and poetic artwork will accelerate springtime!! A fabulous work I love it.
    Pat

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  21. You never disappoint Lori! Most beautiful artwork! Love it.xx

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  22. Lori, this is inspired ...... full of beauty, symbolism and texture. Gorgeous.

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  23. Dreams of spring my friend. Your illustration is so beautiful and graceful, fluttering on the winds.

    Have a beautiful week. xxx

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  24. Lori!! She is such a Meta-morphing Beauty! All of your art feels like meditative moments for me..and I so enjoy visiting here! I love this butterfly-essence-being..there is such a lightness and movement here..she almost looks like a statue in a garden that has come to life by the touch of a butterfly! Shine on!
    Victoria~

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  25. beautiful work Lori.Gorgeous ethereal creature.
    also please pop by my blog if you get chance today. I have a free background but its just for today then it will be gone
    hugs June xxx

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  26. Wow wow wow wow wow wow wow this is stunning.
    Absolutely wonderful. Great details and layers. I love them Lori.

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  27. Not only is this simply gorgeous, it makes me wish Spring was here, too. This is so inspiring on so many levels, especially with what is going on in my life right now.

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  28. Great filtering - and very inspiring.

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  29. I repeat what has been said, just beautiful art!!!!!!!!!

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  30. Beautiful, Lori. I love the subtle coloring.

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  31. Just exquisite. In the top right of the image there is just a bit of background that I could fall into and never return. I am really enjoying your site. hugs - teri

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  32. It is always a joy to visit your blog, Lori. This artpiece is exquisite and perfect in every way. I love it.

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  33. It`s wonderfull, Lori me gustan muchos los resultados de tu trabajo, lo tuyo es ARTE así con mayúsculas. Saludos

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  34. Can I just say WOW!! This is fabulous!

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  35. Lori, your butterfly lady is really beautiful! I love the small marks of spring you have added to your image. Lucky you to have sunny days - I'm still living with a superload of snow in my yard. But days are getting longer all the time!

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  36. WOW Lori!! You are amazing!!! I've had a look at what you've created since my last visit here, and I've just been going wow, wow, wow :) So many wonderful and inspired pieces of art. It's great to be back to visit your blog after such a long time. Pure eyecandy my friend!! Take care,
    hugs and smiles,
    Linda

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  37. I love the blending of the colors, very very nice Lori !

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