Monday, February 15, 2010

Old Medicine

This is my entry for the Collage Obsession challenge where this beautiful image was provided along with the prompt "Misty". I saw in this photo a proud native man who in the early morning mist remembers the"old ways" of the medicine wheel of his people. I used a vintage Native American shield cover with symbols and figures as the background, added the image of the Hawk (from my journal pages) and a personal photo (waterfall) to create the mists. Added artistic brushes in Photoshop.
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23 comments:

  1. frayedattheedgeFebruary 15, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    I've been scrolling back and forward between this one and Mardi Gras - they are both fantastic!!

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  2. Tuire FlemmingFebruary 15, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Wonderful collage!

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  3. Linda GibbonsFebruary 15, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    What a beautiful and evocative image. Your pieces are always so thoughtful

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    I really like the feel of your piece....it's just beautiful. All those elements really make it so special!
    Jan
    xoxo

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  5. BulleFebruary 15, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    wonderful collage ! and your background is really beautiful :-)

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  6. KristinFebruary 15, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Oh, this is stunning! What a beautiful, unique piece! Kristin xo

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  7. SuviAnniinaFebruary 15, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    Just beautiful:-)

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  8. Eila AFebruary 15, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Fantastic idea and fantastic collage! This really is a tribute to this wonderful, proud native man.

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  9. Kris DickinsonFebruary 15, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Lori my friend, you have outdone yourself on this one! AMAZING! - Kris

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  10. NigelFebruary 15, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Fantastic imagery as always. I'm not the world's greatest fan of digital work, but you do it so well I can't help but like it :D

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  11. GlenysFebruary 15, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    This is a very inspirational piece of work....well done.

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  12. cornishmist - thats me ju xFebruary 15, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    beautiful piece of art I love it ju x

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  13. DianneFebruary 15, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    What a beautiful and moving piece.

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  14. Janet GhioFebruary 15, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Love your use of the medicine wheel in the background.

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  15. Ragamuffin GalFebruary 15, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    This is so beautiful ~ love all the details! And by the way, your banner is fabulous!!!

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  16. OzstuffFebruary 15, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    Lori, I love your take on this picture. It is simply beautiful with a thoughtful and respecful insight. I always enjoy - and get a lot out of - the words which accompany your artwork.
    Superb!

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  17. Petite PaperieFebruary 15, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Wow! Another beauty!

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  18. phoebeFebruary 15, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    Very interesting use of imagery and elements--I really like this!

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  19. Marie-AiméeFebruary 16, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    really beautiful

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  20. pascaleFebruary 17, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    I love the shield cover in background !

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  21. ElegiaFebruary 18, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    Wow, what an impressive collage you made, Lori! Your collage is like a story itself, fantastic.

    Thank you for participating in our challenge!

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  22. MarunaFebruary 18, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    A fantastic idea and a very beautiful picture, peaceful!

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  23. Killara girlFebruary 18, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    great theme and gorgeous effects.

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