This is my digital entry for The Three Muses challenge this week where the theme is (Nature). I based this piece on a beautiful marsh area (Rush Creek) where I regularly take hikes with my dog . The background is made from a photo of some old burl lumber from my yard and the moon is a photo I took early one morning. The moths are rising with the moon (phototactic beings that they are) and I added the pixie (Dover) for a little enchantment. Rush and reeds are digitally made. Artistic brushes were used for coloring where the lighting on the 'water' (which is basically wood grain from the burl photo) happened magically with added gradient mixtures in Photoshop.
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Beautiful and magical. I love the muted colors and how you incorporate your own photos in your digital pieces. What a cute pixie!
ReplyDeleteI agree--what a beautiful place you've created!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome piece with a magical quality, Lori! Hugs, Terri xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Lori, the effects are stunning - looks like a tapestry!
ReplyDeleteReading about how this was created, I'm just in awe. It is so lovely and has an other-worldly quality. I think I must need to write a "coming-out post." Alberta is the nickname my sister called me as a teenager, and, when we originally started the blog, it belonged to both of us. She was convinced we should not use our real names, for the sake of privacy (she has identical twin 16 yr. old girls and has to be concerned about things like that). So, we had screen aliases, and mine was Alberta. As time went on, and I began selling and exhibiting work, I realized that there was no need for an alias and decided to use my own name. Alberta remains my alter-ego and muse, however, and, as I'm rather fond of the nickname, I will answer to either.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Alberta/Kathy
What a beautiful piece! Love the moths and moon rising... also the reeds and the wood burl... very nice!
ReplyDeleteLori, your picture is exquisite. It deserves all the superlatives I can think of but exquisite suits it best. I am blown away by the process. So many steps, all of them leading to such a gorgeous piece of art. I love the touch of the butterflies which seem to be dancing on the water. This is one of you very best. A standing ovation from me.
ReplyDeleteI love the wood grain in the background, it really makes the piece. Lovely coloring.
ReplyDeleteI'm so in love with your art. You are also so prolific, you have posted two beauties before I could get to your blog. I so enjoy your art, and each piece is so very different and unique. Can't say it enough: I love the art you make!
ReplyDeletegorgeous nature scene!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful Lori. I love that you have used so many of your own photos in this - makes it really unique and individual
ReplyDeleteahhh, you worked your digital magic and created something inspiring and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe background is really interesting. Can't believe how much you can do with your computer and I love the addition of the elf!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! Thanks for the explanation too, I can see now how you created the piece, very creative!
ReplyDeletea magical fairyland!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, Lori...amazing how you created it...terrific piece.
ReplyDeleteoh this is lovely Lori...like I just stepped into a whole new world...I feel like that with most of your work...wonderful piece!!!
ReplyDeleteIt´s magic.
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful scene Lori.
Fantastic work.
seems to be in another world... and i love the moths and the pixie!!
ReplyDeletereally beautiful !!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! It has such atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteBeau-ti-ful!! :)
ReplyDeleteIts gorgeous
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever piece with such a romantic and fantasy theme. I always enjoy reading how folk create their pieces and the thought processes they go through - it sort of transports me into your studio to watch over your shoulder!
ReplyDeleteIt is EVERY time such a pleasure to see your take of a theme Lori.
ReplyDeleteIt incorporates me how creative brains work and how digital images are build.
Your explanation then gives so much insight and I'm always learning from you.
For that I'm thankful.
I only give comliments when i'm realy mean it Lori and I know that EVERY one (with no exeption !) performed to own possible and fantasy...but truely...for me you are one of the best !!
Such a fantastic piece of art. Love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautifull made!
ReplyDeleteThe second butterfly from the left, looks like a little elf or something, had to look twice ;)
This piece is fantastic with gorgeous details. Love especially that dancing butterflies.
ReplyDeleteThis piece is fantastic! great work!!
ReplyDeleteYou sure are a grand master of collages and a most creative combiner of different materials! I love the brown colours of your piece, and the athmosphere of a marsh feels so real here. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteLori, this is stunning - it reminds me of a Victorian tintype or Daguerrotype? And to think it's digital - bravo!
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ReplyDeletethis is AMAZING! what a gorgeous piece. It has the most beautiful composition and detail. Love it. Hope all is well your way...we are remodeling a home that we should be moving into in a few weeks...trying to find time to blog, pack and create art! ;) Happy Wednesday!
Whata fabulous incredible nature composition. I'm impressed and love it so much.
ReplyDeleteHugs Anja
Simply marvelous, Lorie!
ReplyDeleteThis is so magical, Lori! I love that your photo of the moon is part of this piece. This is so enchanting - love it!! Cheers!
ReplyDeletecan't tell you how much i love this it is definitely an extraordinary piece...perfect for the theme!
ReplyDeleteLori, once again you amaze me!! This is stunning! It looks like a tapestry.
ReplyDeletexoxo