Tuesday, November 24, 2009

The Time Keeper


This is my digital "Time" entry for The Three Muses challenge this week.
Time is a vast and many -sided theme ; almost too big to portray easily in an art entry. I have a real love/hate relationship with time. I need it to bring order and accomplishment to my life yet it can be so restrictive and stressful . It is always present , marching on , sometimes running behind and for sure running out! Learning to manage it, save it and keep it- is something I think we all try to balance while trying to proverbally live in the moment. My collage trys to represent time through age with wisdom , control and synchronisity.
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39 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 24, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    I hear ya, sistah! :) Time is fickle. Wish I could throw out my alarm clocks, which I do pack them up during the summer months (Bruce and I are both teachers) so our world isn't run by schedule and trivial time. Beautiful art you've created. Love the image of Father Time you've included. Reminds me of a fun Tracy Roos new year image I just ordered last week from Alphastamps.

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  2. Terri KahrsNovember 24, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    I, too, love your interpretation, Lori. It's true - I think many of us have a love/hate relationship with Father Time. Beautifully done! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  3. WrightStuffNovember 24, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    He looks like he might be trying to hold back time... Alas I don't have enough of that precious commodity this week for an entry in this challenge. The day has flown by yet again!

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  4. Nettie EdwardsNovember 24, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Beautiful work lori x

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  5. "MOI" FreubelNovember 24, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Hey Lori.
    You are so right about the love/hate relationship with time. It's recognizable for me!
    A very powerfull image !!

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  6. indybevNovember 24, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Your art speaks, Lori, in a most beautiful way. It appears as if Father Time is trying to stay the inexorable forward movement. So well done. Thank you for joining us.

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  7. UnknownNovember 24, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    I used to worry about time ...all the time.....but now I never even look at the clock....I find it is so much easier to just enjoy each day...and not worry about it...but there are days when time eats me up too...especially with deadlines....

    Wonderful work Lori!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  8. WillyNovember 24, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Stunning time keeper, Lori!

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  9. peggy gattoNovember 24, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    Powerful time piece!!!

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  10. lorhen82November 24, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    Time is something I'm struggling with a lot these days. I feel like all I do is work, and I can so relate to what you're saying! Anyway...this is such an awesome piece! I really love it! ~Lori

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  11. UnknownNovember 24, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Ahh....Father Time. I always run out of time for my stuff...a love/hate relationship, indeed! Beautiful work.

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  12. AmyNovember 24, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    so very cool!!! Love it

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  13. Gayle Page-RobakNovember 24, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    What a fascinating image, Lori...excellent!!

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  14. SandyNovember 24, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    Wow this is stunning.
    Very impressive.

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  15. JudyNovember 24, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    ..and here I am, Lori, I look forward to viewing your creations, too, and you've created a stunning piece again!
    (I was taking 'time' out for a bit of pampering earlier & meeting with friends!!!)

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  16. HermineNovember 24, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous

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  17. YvonneNovember 24, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Fabulous piece, Lori!

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  18. johannaNovember 24, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    love your thoughts about time and your creation is absolutely stunning!!

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  19. LimareaNovember 25, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    Love this, your art is always interesting :)

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  20. AliMayesNovember 25, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    Time passes no matter what we do to speed it up or slow it down - and your piece is a marvellous representation of someone seemingly trying to change Time! Great work.

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  21. Astrid MacleanNovember 25, 2009 at 2:44 AM

    A stunning piece, very powerful!

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  22. LivArtNowNovember 25, 2009 at 3:13 AM

    Oh, I love your take on the theme Lori :) It's wonderful and thoughtful!!

    Linda

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  23. JamieNovember 25, 2009 at 4:36 AM

    Lori you are so right about time. He definitely looks powerful and able to control time. We named our pieces the same thing!! How awesome is that? Have a lovely day sweetie. Love, Jamie

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  24. MartinaNovember 25, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    It would be wonderful if there were someone who stops the time:-)
    Great idea and fantastic creation, dear Lori!

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  25. OzstuffNovember 25, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    Wow! This is phenomenal - so startling and so dramatic. You add to it so beautifully with your words. I am sure we can all identify with them. I love all your artwork, Lori, but this one is SPECIAL.

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  26. Eila ANovember 25, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    Wonderful piece, Lori! And your reflections about time are so wise and touching, they match your collage perfectly.

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  27. TaluulaNovember 25, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    Lori I think you encapsulated time perfectly in your reflections and also in your lovely digital collage. You have portrayed your Time Keeper as what he would be : strong and important and your colour palette is superb. Bravo my friend.

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  28. RosieNovember 25, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Very cool Lori... I agree with you - there is a major need to manage time well! However, it takes a lifetime to learn that!! =)

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  29. Elizabeth GoldenNovember 25, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Very well done! I think Time Management is the hardest thing to do. Your collage represents this well.

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  30. Heather RobinsonNovember 25, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    You have captured your feelings about time so wonderfully in this very moving piece. It has depth of feeling and symbolism that is so apt for the theme.

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  31. UnknownNovember 25, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    just wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!!! Have a wonderful holiday!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  32. JesterNovember 26, 2009 at 12:46 AM

    How clever!

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  33. Anne (cornucopia)November 26, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    This is fantastic Lori! I like this a lot.

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  34. vintage wilNovember 26, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    Your piece is GORGEOUS!!!

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  35. Silvia(Barnie)November 26, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Wonderful interpretation.

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  36. JuliaNovember 26, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    Love your style! Its an awesome take on the theme!

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  37. JanineNovember 27, 2009 at 5:52 AM

    That is a terrific collage, I love your newest one also.
    You have a very own and special style

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  38. JoséNovember 29, 2009 at 5:09 AM

    Very beautiful!

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  39. Bleubeard and ElizabethDecember 29, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    And yet, that love/hate relationship has led to this incredible collage!

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