Sunday, January 23, 2011

Flora and Fauna


This is my entry for the Take A Word challenge this week where the theme is "Botanical". I created the background to this piece from vintage botanical clippings and text from the Hortus Eystettensis. I cropped, colored and layered flower faeries and frog from a beautiful new set of artist papers from Graphics 45 to create a fun enchanted garden setting. Soft and pin light filters were added in Photoshop.
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42 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    What a beautiful Fairy piece! I love the feeling of being in the forest with them. The layers are so nicely blended that the effect is perfect. No little frog...no kisses for you, lol. Great job!

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  2. JanineJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Ohhh, this is real eyecandy and I am a big fan of the toad in between.
    While looking at this, I can imagine a stary about this little elfes and their animal friénds
    Have a great weekend
    Janine

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  3. FILIGREE MOONJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Beautiful! ~ Angela

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  4. Pam TuckerJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Oh, this caught my eye right away! What an enchanting piece. I love, love, love these vivid colors. Just gorgeous, Lori!

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  5. JunibearsJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Such a magical piece Lori. Wonderul work. Hugs xx

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  6. Linda GibbonsJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    What a pretty piece. I love the combination of vivid and muted colors.

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  7. Terri KahrsJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Absolutely enchanting, Lori!!! Hugs, Terri xoxox

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  8. Evil EdnaJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Beautiful and I love the expression on the frog it is so serious.EE

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  9. NigelJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    What a beautiful enchanted piece. It has a very Edwardian feel to it.

    That poor frog looks so sorrowful :)

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  10. PatJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    What a beautiful piece of art!!! poetic, makes me think to shakespeare !
    Merci merci
    Pat

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  11. Astrid MacleanJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Gorgeous piece, very beautiful!

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  12. Janet GhioJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Just beautiful Lori--love it!

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  13. JudyJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    "Exquiste' - ('possessing qualities of unusual delicacy & craftsmanship') - is a word I often use to describe your art, Lori, perfect description for your piece today!!
    Your stunning piece reminds me of the beautiful cyclamen plant that I recently 'killed' with kindness, after it had rewarded me with an abundance of flowers!!

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  14. "MOI" FreubelJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Your entry is so richly and filled with beautyful botanical images Lori that it would feel at home in a good story book !!
    A big aplause fom me !!

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  15. DeannJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    My kind of garden Lori filled with lovely flowers whimsey and a touch of magic...awesome job!

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  16. indybevJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    What a delightful garden fantasy, Lori. Beautifully done!

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  17. ValeriannaJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Beautiful images here... I'm sure my Myth & Symbol students will find some good inspiration here.... blessings from the forest!

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  18. ChristineJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    You did a whimsical and sweet garden that transported me to a hidden spot in my childhood full of fairies and happy endings.

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  19. RhondaJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Very enchanting, Lori! Love it - cheers!

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  20. Silvia(Barnie)January 23, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Such a fantastic piece of art, love the little toad.

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  21. Suzanne B aka brookfiesJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    I could sit and look at this piece all day but I am afraid I have to go to work. It is beautiful and there is so much detail to take in......Mr frog is my fave ...looks like my son when got him out of bed lol:)

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  22. Healing WomanJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    Spectacular! I really love this one. The fairies look so playful and the entire collage is wonderfully colorful..

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  23. RosieJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Wow, this is brilliant, love it

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  24. LorraineJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    great work

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  25. FoxgloveJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    I adore this illustration. Faeries are so beautiful and you have created such a enchanting a magical forest.

    Have a fantastical week. xxx

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  26. HermineJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  27. TaluulaJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Absolutely adorable Lori, a really enchanting fantasy garden of fairy delight.

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  28. JesterJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    This is so beautiful, Lori. I wish the end of my garden was like this!

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  29. FayeJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    June and I had the same idea. This is truly a magical and beautiful work of art, Lori.

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  30. *jean*January 24, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    gorgeous work, lori!

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  31. bluegiraffe (Sherry)January 24, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    This is so lovely and sweet! I feel like I'm playing among the flowers too.

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  32. teriJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Such a wonderful place you have created-Lots of places for the eye to enjoy.

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  33. LynnFJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Simply beautiful, Lori!

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  34. ElectraJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    This is one of the prettiest pieces I have ever seen Lori! Stunning!

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  35. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    oh wow Lori!!! beautiful piece!!!I have some catching up to do here!!! miss all of your work!!!

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  36. SandyJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Oh Lori this is flower power.
    So beautiful creation. Very inspiring and unique. I love them.

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  37. Rebecca AnthonyJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    magical!

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  38. VictoriaJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    yay..very enchanting indeed..beautiful and whimsical and color-fresh..lovely!

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  39. Cynthia SchelzigJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    This is really beautiful....now this is a secret garden!

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  40. johannaJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    i wish i could listen to their conversation! beautiful piece.

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  41. mary.kgJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Bonjour Lori ! charmante création pour illustrer ce challenge ! j'aime beaucoup ! Amitiés Mary.KG

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  42. OzstuffJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Lori, your garden of fairies is exquisite in every way. I love it - a lot. What a joy it is to visit your blog, so full of treasures and eye candy.
    Wonderful work.

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