Friday, April 16, 2010

Awakening


This is my entry for the 4x4Friday challenge where the theme is 'Spring Garden'. Right away I thought of a closeup photo I had taken of a beautiful flower sometime back as it represented the blossoming of spring and renewal of color to the garden. I merged the face image from my vintage beauties collection (e-vint.com) and added gradient hues and brush work digitally.
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17 comments:

  1. YvonneApril 16, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    Oh my gosh, I wish I could find another word instead of WOW, but this is absolutely drop-dead gorgeous, Lori!

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  2. Janet GhioApril 16, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Beautiful image and colors!

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  3. johannaApril 16, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    this is really beyond words!! i love all about it!!!

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  4. FemmyApril 16, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    these colours are just awesome!! great piece. love how you blended the face into the flower!

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  5. peggy gattoApril 16, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    what can I say that will convey my mouth open in awe of what you created!!!!!!!!!!
    I guess I just said it, awesome!

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  6. KApril 16, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    a true creation of nature and beauty combined!

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  7. VSApril 16, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    Dear Lori,
    This is amazing, truly...I LOVE the vivid colors blended with such a beautiful face. Brillant Friend!
    Smiles,
    Susie

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  8. LimareaApril 17, 2010 at 12:45 AM

    I agree with all others :) It's beautiful. Love the effect around the eyes :)

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  9. Healing WomanApril 17, 2010 at 4:04 AM

    She is like a rose awakening. Very good title for her. I see the sunlight streaming from her eyes and all aspects of the collage reach for the sun.

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  10. UnknownApril 17, 2010 at 4:59 AM

    This is truly awesome. You are so talented!

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  11. ~*~Patty SzymkowiczApril 17, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    wonderful how you create digitally and all the more special using your own photos too

    your spring awakening is gorgeous!
    Happy Weekend to you and yours!
    oxo

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  12. Bleubeard and ElizabethApril 17, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    I wish I could spend a day with you, picking your brain (well, the imagination side at least). I realize this was probably quite simple for you, but it is one beautiful and stunning piece. The way you integrated the flower around the eyes shows what amazing imagination you have. I could see both photos and never ever come up with a combination that lovely. Thanks for showing what is possible. Have a wonderful weekend, Lori.

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  13. DianeApril 17, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    Really stunning, Lori! I love it.

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  14. Anne (cornucopia)April 17, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    This is beautiful Lori, and a very creative idea!

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  15. Anjas-ArtefaktotumApril 17, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    I'm totally riveted by that flower face.The bright colors and that digital collage is fantastic!
    Have a nice weekend,
    hugs Anja

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  16. TaluulaApril 17, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    This is totally beautiful Lori. Stunning my dear.

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  17. donnaApril 17, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    All your work is incredible. Thank you for sharing it. I spend a lot of time just staring at your pieces.They have such depth.

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