Monday, February 8, 2010

The Return


This is my entry for the Collage Obsession Challenge - (Longing). When I saw this beautiful image that was offered on this challenge I saw a face that was full of emotion- definately longing mixed with a bit of fear and anxiety. I pictured a Sea Captain's wife at home longing for the return of her husband after many months or perhaps years at sea receiving only letters of his whereabouts and condition.

31 comments:

  1. Fantastic idea and a fantastic piece! The expression on her face really gets a meaning with your collage and story.

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  2. This is just gorgeous! This would make a truly beautiful framed portrait!

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  3. Lori, this couldnt' have been used any better!!

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  4. Beautiful. This is so full of emotion.

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  5. This should be the cover of a book ... and I want to read the whole story! I love the tale you spin, and the interpretation via art is exquisite!

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  6. Oh Lori, This is so enchanting...I love the imagery. I just finished reading a great book called 'The Sea Captains Wife' & you have put a perfect vision in my mind of how she looked when he would venture out on one of his vogages.
    Smiles friend,
    Susie

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  7. You captured the angst in her face and the longing in her heart. Brilliant!

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  8. PERfect interpretation, Lori! She looks like she's in Nantucket! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  9. Beautiful Lori! With all the storms we have had on the coast lately she could be a neighbor.

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  10. OMG, Lori, how did I not know about your blog before! I LOVE your art!! Just amazing. And just your blog name would have made me a follower... Looking forward to many more visits!! Hugs, Silke

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  11. Very nice. Love the way you put it together.

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  12. This is exactly the kind of response which I would have done myself,LOL! You made it so beautiful and wonderful ...

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  13. Thanks for visiting my blog and for your lovely comments. It is great to visit your blog - your art is stunning :-) Kate

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  14. This image is haunting and beautiful! I really love your work! I am adding you to my blogroll! I'll be back again and again! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  15. Hi Lori! Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving such sweet comments! This piece is so amazing! Really gorgeous work! xoxo

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  16. What a wonderfully composed artwork. You have put so much thought into this. Visual poetry!

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  17. Wow, Lori, this is amazing!! Cheers!

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  18. Amazing imagery, and beautifully put together. You're work is inspiring.

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  19. Hi, I love your take on the challenge its fabulous, also thanks for visiting my blog ju x

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  20. This is absolutely stunning collage, every thing perfectly in right places and colors are beautiful. I love it.

    Thank you for participating. :)

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  21. Great effect Lori! Love this piece!

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  22. Just wonderful; the layering, the blending, the story, the everything!!!

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  23. Lori- I love the creativity and imagination that you put into each and every piece of art, this is no exception! Beautiful interpretation! Christen

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  24. it's a good idea ! wonderful ! :-)

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  25. You did a great job in depicting this theme, I can almost feel her longing.
    Well done.

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