Saturday, January 1, 2011

The Zetti Garden


I wanted to start off the New Year in full color and fantasy ( despite the dreadful winter weather we are having of late). Stuck inside all day but had fun with this "Zetti" piece for the upcoming Take A Word Challenge. Zetti style is always a challenge for me but I do enjoy it and try to let go a bit. One of the many things that I would like to try to do more of this year is to really branch out into some new directions in digital art and revisit some old (sewing and journal work) art room projects as well. The artroom projects take longer but are satisfying in a very tactile way and I like getting my hands messy a bit!
The imagery credits for this piece go to Dover books, graphic 45 art papers and Holliewood at deviant art . Artistic filters and digital painting in Photoshop.
Posted by at

37 comments:

  1. Janet GhioJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Wonderful!! LOve her!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Pam TuckerJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Oh, I've always loved Zetti art! You did it proud here, Lori! It's such a fun way to let go. Love all the colors and the detail you put in here. Bravo! ;)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Paula GuhinJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Lori, you have won the drawing at my blog, Mixed Media Manic. Please get your USPS address to me if you want the framed piece sent to you. If you don't want it, please let me know so I can give it to someone else.
    Thanks,
    Paula

    ReplyDelete
  4. JunibearsJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    I love your Zetti piece Lori. it's not quite as 'crazy' as some zetti art. I too have difficulty with it.
    Hugs xx

    ReplyDelete
  5. SandyJanuary 2, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Hi my dear friend Lori,

    I wish you and yours a Happy and Healthy 2011. May all your wishes come true.

    Your Zetti Creation is stunning. Perfect style. I love them.

    ReplyDelete
  6. LimareaJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    What a fun, colorful and whimsical piece! Fantastic :)

    ReplyDelete
  7. FoxgloveJanuary 2, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Beautiful colours for a fantasy garden to escape to, such Joy my friend. I look forward to seeing your new creations through the coming year. xxx

    ReplyDelete
  8. Healing WomanJanuary 2, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Your digitals are wonderful but I have looked into your other work via your slide shows and I'm wowed by your creativity. I can't wait to see some of your sewn journals and other wonderful studio artwork this year.

    ReplyDelete
  9. SadieJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    First of all, Happy New Year!

    Secondly what a great grand Zetti picture you made! Amazing.

    Hugs, Sadie

    ReplyDelete
  10. DeannJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Oh I am loving this Lori...it is amazing...a fantastic Zetti my dear. And I hope this New Year treats you right!!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Terri KahrsJanuary 2, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Loving this beautiful Zetti, Lori! I too, am planning to flex my creative wings in different directions this year too. Many wishes for a very fulfilling New Year!!! Hugs, Terri xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  12. mary.kgJanuary 2, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Quel plaisir d'admirer tous vos collages Lori !
    c'est toujours aussi magique ! Un grand bravo pour toutes ces belles images !
    Je vous souhaite une excellente année 2011 pleine de couleurs et d'imagination !
    Amitiés Mary.KG

    ReplyDelete
  13. VictoriaJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Super gorgeous Lori!! I always enjoy ALL that you do..looking forward to all that you create and more of your magical world this year! Happy new year special kindred!
    hugs
    Victoria~
    xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  14. FemmyJanuary 2, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    fabulous zetti piece Lori!!

    ReplyDelete
  15. indybevJanuary 2, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I love your zetti garden girl, Lori! Beautiful piece --- and I know what you mean about cut, paste, and make a mess. Sometimes it's really satisfying. No matter what avenue you take to creation, your work is top notch!

    ReplyDelete
  16. JudyJanuary 2, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Stunning, Lori, love the colours!
    Best wishes for your new & 'old' art ventures in the coming year!

    ReplyDelete
  17. OzstuffJanuary 2, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Well, your choice of wonderful, vibrant colours must be warming the cockles of many a heart today! Lori, your Zetti piece is superb. I love it.

    ReplyDelete
  18. BillJanuary 2, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Nothing is more exciting than a zetti garden! I wish I had a butterfly coming out of my head!

    ReplyDelete
  19. WillyJanuary 2, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    What a wonderful Zetti garden, Lori!

    ReplyDelete
  20. KatieJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Fabulous little garden growing zettis! Happy New Year, Lori!

    ReplyDelete
  21. PatJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    it's always a pleasure to visit you and once again your artwork is fantastic. Your zetti girl makes me think to paintings by Arcimboldo.
    Happy new year
    Pat

    ReplyDelete
  22. johannaJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    what a fantastic garden - wish i could visit it...

    ReplyDelete
  23. Eila AJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Lori, I love your take on the zetti theme - your whimsical garden is wonderful!

    ReplyDelete
  24. YvonneJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    OMG, how brilliant is this, Lori!

    ReplyDelete
  25. JesterJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    A beautiful, Zetti garden, Lori. Love the butterfly wings hat!

    ReplyDelete
  26. Rebeca TrevinoJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    beautiful! found your site by way of the Altered Book Lover - and then realized you live in Novato! I live in Santa Rosa, just up the road . . . nice to meet ya!

    ReplyDelete
  27. bluegiraffe (Sherry)January 3, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Lori- This is a fabulous interpretation of the Zetti theme.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Silvia(Barnie)January 3, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Fantastic Zetti garden. Wish you a happy and creative new year.

    ReplyDelete
  29. CaroleJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    wonderful, have a very happy 2011 :)

    ReplyDelete
  30. LorraineJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    love all the bright colours and images..fab as usual

    ReplyDelete
  31. Bella SinclairJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Hello, and happy new year! Oh wow, you have such beautiful pieces. I love the whimsy and colors in each one. So much to drink in with this wonderful image! And I learned something new, too. I'd never heard of Zetti before. Love it!

    Hope you have a year full of wonder and joy!

    ReplyDelete
  32. LynnFJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Mighty wonderful, colorful zetti piece!!! Happy New Year, Lori!

    ReplyDelete
  33. Mary Helen-Art Saves LivesJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I do not know what zetti art is but I will research it...you have created another wonderful composition and I do love Dover images! Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

    ReplyDelete
  34. AbelaJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Hi Lori,I`m impressing with this composition. Happy New Year to you

    ReplyDelete
  35. ElectraJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    I think you have done a lovely job. It's obviously warm where she is!

    ReplyDelete
  36. Amber TabangayJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    She is AWESOME!

    ReplyDelete
  37. EffyJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    This is an achingly beautiful page! I've never heard of "Zetti" before. I'm off to google it. :)

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)