Saturday, January 2, 2010

Celebrate 2010



I got carried away with the theme for this week's Sunday Postcard Art Challenge (Top Hats and Tails) and made two 4x6 digital postcards - as I figured the fancy dressed Gentleman must have a lovely Lady to accompany him to the celebration! I used Dover images, artist papers (Christine Adolph) and personal photos (champagne flute and bottle) to add to the gaiety! Layers of artistic filters added in Photoshop. I wanted to re-create the look of Art Nouveau posters of the early '20's.
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37 comments:

  1. Terri KahrsJanuary 2, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    You've done a marvelous job of recreating that beautiful, romantic style, Lori! Bravo! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  2. DianeJanuary 2, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    Lori, these are beautiful!! (and I LOVE your header, too!)

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  3. Anne (cornucopia)January 2, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    Wow, Lori! These are stunning! They look like they were made in that era, and not today. You did a fantastic job on these.

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  4. LynnFJanuary 2, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, Lori!!! I really think you did an extraordinary job on both pieces! LynnF

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  5. BetzieJanuary 2, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    These are great Lori!! I love art deco! Did you teach yourself Photoshop? I need to learn...I use an old microsoft program. Well done!!

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  6. OzstuffJanuary 2, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    Fantastic cards with a New Year theme. Wonderful artwork, Lori.

    Happy New Year.

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  7. indybevJanuary 2, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Great art deco style, Lori. Classy and different cards. Well done!

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  8. FayeJanuary 2, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    Lori, your work takes on that 1920s look that I've seen in books and magazines. Both pieces are really gorgeous and I am so impressed by your ability to do digital art so well.

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  9. Kris DickinsonJanuary 2, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    Both are amazing works of art Lori!

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  10. Gayle Page-RobakJanuary 2, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    Fabulous images, both of them!! Gorgeous artwork. All the best for the new year, Lori! Hugs, Gayle.

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  11. MartinaJanuary 2, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    Magnifique style, dear Lori ! Both are fantastic ! Happy new year to you.

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  12. YvonneJanuary 2, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    Both are gorgeous, Lori!

    Happy 2010!

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  13. johannaJanuary 2, 2010 at 11:54 PM

    delightful!! a pleasure again...

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  14. HermineJanuary 2, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    Both are gorgeous. Happy newyear!

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  15. SandyJanuary 3, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    Wow Lori these are stunning.
    Fantastic cards.

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  16. UnknownJanuary 3, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    Both cards are great :)

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  17. BettieJanuary 3, 2010 at 1:22 AM

    Gorgeous postcards. Very nice work.

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  18. Gail Is This Mutton?January 3, 2010 at 2:20 AM

    Fantastically evocative work.

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  19. AliMayesJanuary 3, 2010 at 3:14 AM

    I love them both Lori - well done and Happy New Year to you!

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  20. ElegiaJanuary 3, 2010 at 4:26 AM

    these are such a beautiful artwork, Lori! I love them both, but the woman is something that took my breath away. Simply stunning!

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  21. http://truutske.blogspot.comJanuary 3, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    Both are fantastic.
    Love them, Lori.

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  22. TaluulaJanuary 3, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    Oh you've captured the era of top hats and tails so well Lori. Both your cards are stunningly beautiful.

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  23. DarleneJanuary 3, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Beautiful and elegant cards - Love both the gentleman and lady!!

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  24. Blue Sky DreamingJanuary 3, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    This has been pure pleasure visiting your blog...I will be returning often.
    Beautiful celebration images...2010!!
    Mary Ann

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  25. Elaine.January 3, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    What a set of cards. Just beautiful. Love the blog also.
    Elaine

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  26. LivArtNowJanuary 3, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    Happy new year sweet Lori !! Your cards are sooo elegant and absolutely wonderful!! love them both!!

    Linda

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  27. CaroleJanuary 3, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    Very nice. :-)

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  28. Cindy McMathJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:04 AM

    Beautiful cards as always Lori!

    Cindy :)

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  29. Bleubeard and ElizabethJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:22 AM

    I was so impressed with your blog and your wonderful art, I featured it as my blog of the day yesterday. Thanks for being such a great inspiration.

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  30. RhondaJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    Oh, Lori, they are both gorgeous! Lovely. Cheers!

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  31. AnnekeJanuary 4, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    these cards are fantastic and what a great design and structure.

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  32. Bleubeard and ElizabethJanuary 4, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    Happy, happy birthday Lori. I hope it was wonderful. I'm so glad I found your blog, too!

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  33. ChrisyJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Beautiful...what fun you've had playing...and I love your Blue Moon Dreaming in the post below!

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  34. JesterJanuary 5, 2010 at 1:28 AM

    They're gorgeous!

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  35. Annes ArtJanuary 5, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Both are gorgeous, Lori!

    Happy New Year!!

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  36. Petra TillmannJanuary 6, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Beautiful work! Happy new year to you!

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  37. Just MeJanuary 8, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    So beautiful, dramatic and romantic.

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