Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Threshold

Time stands still
hovers
holds it's breath
at the threshold
awaiting your move...
This is my entry for The Three Muses Challenge this week where "Doors " is the theme. I am always intrigued by the symbolism of doors, a passage to who knows- something better, something worse. We often stand at the threshold of change wondering whether to pass through or stay where we are comfortable or safe. Should we knock or boldly step through to a new level of experience. This digital piece uses an image from Magic Moonlight Free Images that to me expresses someone who shows a bit of hesitancy , someone caught between dream and reality. Her mirror image reflecting a merging or moving on to what awaits her on the other side of the door. The doorway is enlarged from an Artchix image, blended with botanical overlays and text all blended and layered in Photoshop.
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38 comments:

  1. SueAugust 10, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    Oh well, that is BEAUTIFUL!

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  2. JunibearsAugust 10, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Oh so beautiful! Love your perfect blending.xx

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  3. Terri KahrsAugust 10, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    So romantic, Lori! These piece really tells a wonderful story! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  4. Rebecca AnthonyAugust 10, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    This is just amazing, I too am intrigued by doors. Well done!

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  5. Healing WomanAugust 10, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Lori this one is very thought provoking. Should I enter? should I wait? It's almost like a turning point. Beautiful, inspiring and illuminating.

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  6. Linda VincentAugust 10, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    A wonderful, romantic image Lori...I really like this. Thank you for the link.
    x

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  7. NigelAugust 10, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Fantastic, there's something ethereal about this piece :)

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  8. SandyAugust 10, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    Oh Lori what can I say ???
    So beautiful layering and magical design. Love them.

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  9. LimareaAugust 10, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Very beautiful, as always, and very well composed :)

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  10. ElegiaAugust 10, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    How beautiful this is. I feel sadness and hope at the same time, amazing Lori. I listen to Enigma now and just stare at this.

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  11. NancyAugust 10, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Lori, this is a beautiful piece....looks magical...and I love that you tell the story about her...makes it very interesting...

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  12. BonnyBadgerAugust 10, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    I absolutely love this piece!!!

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  13. NettyAugust 10, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    So gorgeous Lori, love it. Annette x

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  14. VictoriaAugust 10, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    Beautiful and inspiring..I am enchanted with your gorgeous creation..I feel myself flowing with the journey of your magcial words!! so lovely to meet a fellow artist..i love your work!
    Have a sparkling day!

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  15. indybevAugust 10, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Lori, your skill with words equals your artistic skill. Your comments that accompany this strikingly beautiful piece are so well-written. APPLAUSE

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  16. Marie Lost Bird StudioAugust 10, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    Hi Lori,
    this is absolutely beautiful. TFS.
    Have a wonderful evening.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  17. OzstuffAugust 10, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Lori, if you ever give up your "day job" as an artist, you can take up writing, professionally!! Your picture is magnificent, full of mystery and questions and beauty. Your writing is wonderful. A huge standing ovation from me.

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  18. YvonneAugust 10, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    Gorgeous, Lori!

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  19. Gayle Page-RobakAugust 10, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    Beautiful, and so ingriguing. Love it.

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  20. UnknownAugust 10, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    you always take my breath away!!! wonderful work Lori!!!

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  21. AnonymousAugust 10, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    I love this work. I enjoyed your thoughts on doors. I love it that there is hesitancy. It speaks the truth.
    Excellent thoughts. Excellent imagery.
    Amy

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  22. NanAugust 10, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    What a beautiful piece you did! I love the way you use layers. It feels like a dream !

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  23. trudiAugust 10, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    So well done Lori - I'd swear it's not digital and the layering is something you've perfected~!

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  24. JudyAugust 10, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    You've certainly created a real mystical atmosphere in your piece this week, Lori, incredible art!

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  25. Bianca KalksmaAugust 10, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    Very beautiful!! and thank you for the link to magic moonlight!

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  26. johannaAugust 10, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    i always love to come to your blog... i know i will see something very special!

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  27. Astrid MacleanAugust 11, 2010 at 1:34 AM

    A magical piece Lauri, wonderful!

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  28. K J DAugust 11, 2010 at 2:37 AM

    Amazing. I can feel the excitement and anticipation of this piece.

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  29. Cynthia Schelzig.....CynnieAugust 11, 2010 at 2:42 AM

    Love this piece....thanks for visiting my blog...it helped me find YOUR blog...great work...will visit more often too:)

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  30. JesterAugust 11, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    A very beautiful piece, Lori!

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  31. TaluulaAugust 11, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Lori, your words are almost as beguiling as your picture which is thought provoking and exquisite.

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  32. .Trudi SissonsAugust 11, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Yes Lori!!! To answer your question!! Of course, I'll add you right now.

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  33. Evelyn S.August 11, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    Oh my, Lori! Beautiful image AND words!

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  34. vintage wilAugust 12, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    What a gorgeous work!!!

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  35. AnonymousAugust 13, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    How hauntingly beautiful! I love the rich colours.

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  36. Anne (cornucopia)August 13, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    This is beautiful and ethereal Lori!

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  37. selmaAugust 13, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    Ohhh..this is sooo ... mystical and beautiful. I want to tell much more about this, but I can't tell about it in English.

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  38. SaskiaAugust 16, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    Gorgeous, poetic piece!

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