This is my entry for the Three Muses Challenge this week "Tidings of Comfort and Joy".
The Christmas story for me is one of birth, new life and all that new life promises. When we look at a newborn we see all that can be achieved; peace, non-judgement, love and a soul that is untarnished- that is open to all possibilities. As adults we need to remember that we all have the capacity to be that way again.
Imagery credits go to Down Under Studios, Dover books copy free imagery, and wikimedia all blended and painted in Photoshop.
A warm thanks to all who have visited my blog this past year and your very generous comments- you all keep me inspired with your beautiful art and words. May Peace be with you this special season and best wishes for a prosperous (and wildly creative) New Year!
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Having our first grandchild this year, I can truly appreciate how beautiful any birth is. Lovely collage as always.
ReplyDeleteStunningly powerful piece, well done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, Lori & a lovely post! I love that little bird between them! So sweet.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays to you! Hugs, Diane
Another beautiful piece Lori......you find the most gorgeous images to use and boy do you use them to great effect.
ReplyDeleteMerry CHristmas!
This is beautiful Lori! I like the color burst of the cardinal.
ReplyDeleteHI Lori..such a beautiful and enchanting creation..powerful and gorgeous..I love it!! Wow!
ReplyDeleteWishing you blessings and sparkles
Victoria~
Another beauty! Your work transports me to a different time and place - a wonderful journey to an alternate reality you've created with your art. You've truly been blessed with an amazing gift! xo
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful work of art filled with peace and joy. Wonderful! Merry Christmas to you Lori.
ReplyDeleteLori, your exquisite artwork and your writings have been an inspiration to us all this past year. These pieces which include your thoughts on the true meaning of the season are beyond beautiful. Thankyou so much for sharing them with your blogger friends.
ReplyDeleteI wish you and yours a peaceful and happy Christmas.
Regards, Marie.
A very beautiiful artwork to illustrate the theme.
ReplyDeleteI love it
What a beautiful piece of art Lori,hope you have a lovely christmas and new year!!
ReplyDeleteJayne :-)
Such a gorgeous piece, Lori!
ReplyDeleteMerry Xmas to you and yours!
I had a small visitor this morning at my bedroom window..a red cardinal...was this a coincidence? I think not! Imagine and Live in peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
ReplyDeleteExquisite piece, Lori, a beautiful masterpiece to illustrate the theme!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Christmas & 2011!
Lori, your beautiful words and this lovely piece have touched my heart. You have truly captured the meaning of this beautiful season. Many blessings and Holiday Hugs, Terri xoxo
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely fantastic Lori!!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, wonderful art, as always dear Lori. Thank youi for your beautiful words. Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteLori, thank you for letting us see this beautiful collage, and thank you for your beautiful text, too! I wish you a peaceful and joyful Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMy dear blogfriend, Lori!
ReplyDeleteWhishing you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS ang NEW YEAR! I am glad that I have met you!
Many hugs
Your creation is brilliant. Wonderful design.
What a great grand picture. It is wonderful Lori. Truly wonderful.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your loved ones!
This is such a beautiful post to end the year with. I have a new grandson this year and as I look at him, I think of what you have written. Such beautiful and true sentiments. We can all be innocent again..yes..it is true.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful holiday Lori. I look forward to coming back to your wonderful blog in 2011!
Hugs,
Cheryl
This peace is absolutely breath-taking, Lori, and your words so well-spoken. How I wish the spirit of Christmas would last the whole year through. I'm so glad you found your way to Three Muses. Your wonderful art is a highlight eah month. Blessings on you and yours this holiday season!
ReplyDeleteHi Lory, nice blog.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!!
Andri
Another in a long line of gorgeous pictures you have created Lori...I love the little birds.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sending so much beauty out into the world visiting your blog is a joy and an inspiration for me...also thank you for your many kind comments Lori...encouragement is always welcome.
I want to wish you a Joyous Christmas and a wonderful New Year...many blessing!
Wonderfull Lori, I´m felling your thinkings in this gorgeous pictures. Hugs and Merry Cristmas
ReplyDeleteIm so impressed!! Ure a beautifull person and I enjoy ure work so much!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
I haven´t been here for a while... so many gorgeous pictures (as always)!
ReplyDeleteWish you a Merry Christmas and creative year 2011!
happy Christmas and thanks for your wonderful support during the year.. we have arrived safely at our son's house... ready for the celebrations!
ReplyDeleteGlenys
This is beautiful, Lori. I love how you have altered one of my favourite pictures.
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas to you and yours.
This is a lovely illustration for the Christmas Story.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays, I look forward to seeing more of your art in the new year.
Darla
Hi darling gal! Have a merry holiday season!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to a very creative spirit! Snowflake kisses and warm hugs for all! Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful composition - truly represents Christmas to me!
ReplyDeleteThis comes from spirits directly, and this is a beauty piece
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