Monday, July 12, 2010

Spirit of the Tao

This is my entry for the Digital Whisper challenge where we were given this beautiful image of a horse and I thought of the wonderful horse images from the illustrated Tao Te Ching. The horses are a bit more stylized in Asian art but they often depict wild , muscular animals which this image conveys. I added overlays of Asian symbols and text and used color from some vintage Oriental stickers for added texture. Background from scrapbookgraphics.
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14 comments:

  1. Janet GhioJuly 12, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Lori-this is really nice. I love the colors and textures and the horse image you have chosen.

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  2. LRJuly 12, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    so impressive. my favorite was also street tempo. thank you for visiting my blog.

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  3. RosieJuly 12, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    Stunning piece Lori! This would make a superb pposter, or greeting card... =D

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  4. pchickkiJuly 12, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    Oh my gosh this is stunning.
    I love everything about it. Is it for sale ?
    VERY nice!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 13, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    aww.... magnifique, Lori ! absolument superbe !

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  6. SandyJuly 13, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    So beautiful.
    Very fabulous horse. Love them Lori.

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  7. Kathryn ZbrzeznyJuly 13, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Gorgeous work! I also love Rust and Reason and the Blues of the angel...Beautiful. Thank you for visiting my blog!

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  8. Jen xoJuly 13, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    oh this just stunning Lori.... my daughter would love this as she is very into horses....
    thanks for visiting and your kind words, i was very touched...
    your other artwork is just beautiful too, i love all your layers..jenxo

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  9. Linda VincentJuly 14, 2010 at 1:07 AM

    Hi Lori
    I've really enjoyed looking through your recent posts that I'd missed. Your work is truly amazing...I love every one. But my absolute favourite is the 'Rust and Reason' - what fabulous colours!

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  10. TaluulaJuly 14, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    Stunning piece Lori, as you know I love all of your artwork and I love this one lots.

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  11. joannaJuly 14, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    This is amazing Lori!! I have to say, it's one of my favorites!! love everything about it!! bravo!

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  12. Butterfly WorksJuly 14, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    I love this piece.....I love horses so I was immediately drawn to this one....You did a great job...

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  13. Evil EdnaJuly 18, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    such power and freedom, wonderful piece.EE

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  14. AnonymousJuly 26, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    This image appeals to me.

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