Saturday, September 19, 2009

The Fortune Teller

This is my entry for the Sunday Postcard Art challenge "Gypsies". It is a digital 4x6 card made from assorted copy-free clip art and artist papers. I also included a couple of (fortune card)tags that I made. Digital layering and filters added.
I have always been fascinated by the Gypsy lifestyle ( although I'm sure that the fascination is fueled by a very romantisized - Hollywood or book version rather than one based in reality). The fortune teller or seer was always portrayed as a wise and mysterious woman who read cards or gazed into a crystal to tell you your fortune (for a price , of course)! Having learned the Tarot myself I now realize that the best reading is one you do yourself- an intuitive, insightful exercise - that certainly can be aided by someone knowledgeable in the card meanings - but one who lets (you) give the cards their meaning and power.

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27 comments:

  1. OzstuffSeptember 19, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Beautiful postcard, Lori.

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  2. WillySeptember 19, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    Your fortune teller card is fabulous, Lori!

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  3. Terri DaughertySeptember 19, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    oh my lori, this is stunning. you worked some magic with your digital skills on this one!

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  4. JudySeptember 19, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Lovely digital collage, Lori, your image has a real air of mystery about her too!

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  5. ~*~Magpie's NestSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Wonderful collage Lori, I always enjoy reading what goes with your artwork as well!!

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  6. TheresainMSSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    This card is lovely and I really appreciate your thoughts accompanying the piece. Fun to look at and to read and ponder.

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  7. BettySeptember 19, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    Gorgeous card, I love your digital work.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    Wow - quite a gypsy you've created, Lori. I'd love to hear how you learned how to read tarot cards. Can you recommend any particularly good books/decks? Peace.

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  9. GenieSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    Thankyou for comment on my keys.
    Lovely card and great digital work

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  10. katrinSeptember 20, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    woooooooooooow your digital playing is STUNNING!!! i'm overwhelmed!!!

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  11. MartinaSeptember 20, 2009 at 1:10 AM

    Excellent digital artwork, Lori !

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  12. Mandy ChilversSeptember 20, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    wowzers! stunning work Lori. ive been away for a couple of weeks so have missed out on some gorgeous creations... wonderful to return to such wonder. thank you

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  13. Anne (cornucopia)September 20, 2009 at 3:58 AM

    Great idea and beautiful postcard, Lori!

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  14. LimareaSeptember 20, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    It's such a beautiful card! :)

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  15. Mary S. HuntSeptember 20, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    stunning piece!

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  16. Gail Is This Mutton?September 20, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    Wow what an amazing and complex piece!

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  17. YvonneSeptember 20, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    What a gorgeous piece, Lori!

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  18. .Trudi SissonsSeptember 20, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    WOnderful card Lori - neat layers to look into!

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  19. AliMayesSeptember 21, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    This is so atmospheric and detailed Lori - I can only admire your skill and imagination!
    Ali xx

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  20. My Creative House September 21, 2009 at 4:12 AM

    Your digital card is fantastic.

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  21. RhondaSeptember 21, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    This is so striking and provocative - fantastic! Cheers!

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  22. pappipuikoissaSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Very beautiful with many details! Little bit sad eyes she has. She certainly thinks some serious thouhgts...

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  23. DarleneSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Beautiful postcard - You did a fantastic job with your digital work.

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  24. LynnFSeptember 22, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    Stunning!!! LynnF

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  25. NigelSeptember 27, 2009 at 3:09 AM

    How did I not see this earlier? It's beautiful.

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  26. libbyquilterSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    this is a beautiful card and i love the layers and colors~!!~

    :)
    libbyQ

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  27. VictoriaJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    So beautiful Lori! I could explore any one of your posts and always find magic..beauty and spiritually-inspiring imagery and words always!
    You are a shinng star!
    Thanks for all the lovely visit and comments..they touch my heart!
    HUgs
    Victoria~

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