The Three Muses challenged us to look at "Nature" this week and in this piece I decided to reflect upon the feminine essence of nature (Mother Nature) or the feminine face of God. I'm not an overly 'religious' person but like to think of myself as a 'spiritual' person- one who likes to embrace the deeper meanings of life, perhaps the magical /more natural essence of life and its cycles . Certainly true nature is balanced by the masculine more aggressive/ active part of the equation but it is the nuturing side that speaks to me right now. Imagery credits go to scrapbookgraphics, wikimedia, Dover books.
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Whoa! There must be a dozen layers in this lovely piece. I was especially impressed by the cracks on the face, which I felt told many stories. Wonderful art today (as always).
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful piece...I love the magpies have them sailing all over my yard they are and endless source of entertainment.
ReplyDeleteLori what can I say ????
ReplyDeleteYes this is again so beautiful.
Love the nature quote on the side. This gives the creation pep. Wonderful as always. Love them.
Your interpretation of this week's theme is, once again, gorgeous, Lori! Hugs, Terri xoxo
ReplyDeleteThere are several 'nature' elements in this piece, together they make a beautiful, soft and feminine artwork :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow Lori, your create some fab art pieces, just love them all. Annette x
ReplyDeleteJust lovely. Mother Nature--yes!
ReplyDeleteThe placement of the birds with wings a flutter on each side at the figures eye view gives the piece a silent reminder to thank Mother Nature for her kindness even as the fall approaches and blooms are dying. Your art always has a message if not a book full of inspiring messages.
ReplyDeleteI love the starkness of the magpies against the subtlety of the other elements. That's just typical of magpies :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful piece, Lori!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness me!! this is an amazing piece of work, Lori. You never cease to amaze me of your talent.
ReplyDeletethanks for the inspirations.
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i see her lovely face, fabulous transformation, love the subltelness!
ReplyDeleteLori, your artwork is superb and this piece is exquisite. Not only are we able to enjoy your work. You always give us something to think about and maybe dig a little deeper than we are used to doing.
ReplyDeleteI love your Mother Nature piece. Stunning work.
I always expect stunning work from you, Lori, and you never let your audience down! Bravo..this is wonderful work!
ReplyDeleteI feel peace when I look at this((O:
ReplyDeleteWow, Lori, you've certainly the essence of nature here, truly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteholy smokes!!!I think this is another one of my favorites Lori!!! wow!!! this is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteTruly amazing piece, Lori!
ReplyDeleteabsolute gorgeous
ReplyDeleteit is divine... i love the soaring magpies...
ReplyDeletesimply terrific!!! great digital blending effects!!! (have to learn this method - looks sooo great. :-)
ReplyDeleteLori, this is stunning. She certainly is Mother Nature.
ReplyDeleteVery cool and nicely done!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work.... I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh this is beautiful. A lot of work and many layers but the finished result is a delight.xx
ReplyDeleteLori, such a wonderful and mysterious work. Love the little bird.
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING art as always Lori...you are sooo talented ...I love layers and I can't do digital art, and your art work always inspires me....stay happy...
ReplyDeleteI'm always excited when I open your blog in anticipation of how you will express each challenge. This is almost an optical illusion. I was taken at first with the beautiful birds, and it was only after a bit the face appeared to me. What a wonderful piece of artistic legerdemain! Standing O from me!
ReplyDeleteLori, you are the absolute Queen of layers my friend. This is nothing less that exquisite and stunning to boot. I love it.
ReplyDeleteLove this layered creation Lori, just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt is so great, real amazing. I just started to create card art. I am painting through synesthesia which makes me see colors when I hear names and numbers. These colors I transform in paintings. Colors are my life.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Lori. The work that went into this piece shows a lot of talent with the digital crafting. I love the colors and the softness of the face.
ReplyDeleteLori, your Nature collage is absolutely beautiful, with Mother Nature's kind face on the background. What you wrote about Nature was very interesting and very true - and I think that spending time in the nature does make us spiritual in a very good way. Thank you for your thoughts!
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful Lori!
ReplyDeleteToujours très beau Lori ! Bravo !
ReplyDeleteA truly beautiful piece of art, Lori. I think it is always good to remind ourselves that God can be feminine as well as masculine.
ReplyDeleteHi Lori,
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy looking around any time I visit your blog, so much beautiful art to see! This piece fits the bill, really lovely, as are your sentiments. I enjoyed them both, thanks for sharing!
This is lovely Lori!
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