Sunday, May 22, 2011

Bee-mused

Feeling whimsical and in the Zetti mode for this week's theme at Take A Word challenge. I always struggle a bit with Zetti but as I look back on the pieces that I have made they do embody their own style and are consistent in how I interpret them. It is interesting to step outside of yourself and view the collection of art you have made and be objective about it. "Everyone else's" art sometimes seems to look so much better and unique and (why didn't I think of that ?) often comes to mind. I can't think of a better forum than an art blog to really take a look at where you were, where you are now and be inspired to go where you can go in the future. Imagery from Dover, and Rebecca McMeen at scrapbookgraphics.
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25 comments:

  1. Artfully MusingMay 22, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Lori, I just love this. Great work! Laura

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  2. Janet GhioMay 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Lori-love your bee mused!!

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  3. SarahMay 22, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Interesting thoughts Lori. It is a bit like looking at other people's work looking at things you have done from a while ago. I do try to think if I was visiting my blog-or house or looking at my things as another person, that I would like them-it is so easy to get into the mindset of comparing things to everyone else's art-especially on the internet so I really try not to!
    Anyway-I like your bemused collage-especially her beehive hat. I don't know what a zetti is though.

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  4. Healing WomanMay 22, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Very true Lori. It is so much easier for me to be objective of my own artwork long after the fact. I can look back on what I was doing many years ago and see where I was in my life and my progress.

    Your zentangle bee girl is super. I do love the saying and the way you have placed it in a sketchy way.

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  5. BillMay 22, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I love it, Lori. It looks very zetti to me. And I love zetti! Her headpiece is especially wonderful.

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  6. Terri KahrsMay 22, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Lori, I'm enchanted and delighted with your piece! You've truly captured the Zetti spirit of fun. And yes, looking at past works always makes me stop and think of where I am now and how I've (hopefully) grown as an artist. Hope you have a happy week ahead. Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  7. indybevMay 22, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    What whimsical fun this is, but very original and artistic....but then you always deliver original and artistic!! (Yes, a trip back through a blog can leave one saying, did I do that one??!)

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  8. Heather FoustMay 22, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    This is very whimsical! Sooooo Beautiful!

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  9. KayleneMay 22, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    You have excelled yourself with what I always think of a difficult theme.

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  10. DeannMay 22, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I love your Zetti Lori...I have a hard time with them too, I love everyone elses but hate my own. I especially love your little Zetti doodahs along the bottom and her lovely antennae...the words are great too!!

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  11. JudyMay 22, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Superb, Lori, awesome art once again!

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  12. OzstuffMay 22, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    What a coincidence that we both thought of bees!! This is a scrumptious piece of art and you are so "spot on" in your comments on Zetti - how it stretches us, causes us to question ourselves. I know I have never really grasped Zetti as an artform but I have certainly had fun in messing about with it. Superb!!

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  13. Gayle Page-RobakMay 22, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    I also struggle with zetti,Lori...not my favorite. But, I love what you have created and find so many interesting little bits and pieces to enjoy. Excellent art piece. Love it.

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  14. ChristineMay 22, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I always have those thoughts about "everyone else's" art and I'm quite conscious about how much I have to improve, but, yes, I can see some improvement when I look back. Your zetti-bee-muse is gorgeous.

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  15. johannaMay 22, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    great post - and love your piece! the whimsy border is delicious, too!

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  16. Silvia(Barnie)May 22, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Fantastic piece, looks really wonderful.

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  17. JesterMay 23, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Lovely work, Lori, and I so concur with your thoughts - everyone else's art always looks so much better - I guess we have to quell that inner critic!

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  18. froebelsternchenMay 23, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    a really awesome piece is this!

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  19. TaluulaMay 23, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Lori, your art is beautiful and you have a very beautiful style of your own. This is simply delicious.

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  20. SueMay 23, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Oh I love your version of Zetti.....just a touch of zetti is fabulous!

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  21. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    This is lovely, Lori. Really cool fat little triangles at the bottom!

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  22. MelisaMay 23, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    This is really beautiful!

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  23. Ana Cristina CaldattoMay 23, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Lori,
    thanks for the comment!
    its design is also fabulous!
    kisses kisses

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  24. VictoriaMay 24, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    I Love this piece Lori..and i love( for me) the symoblic connection of the bee hive and the crown chakra..and bliss/liquid honey/blissful energies some taste as nectar when in a blissful state...so a powerful piece! Shine on!
    Victoria

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  25. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Wonderful portrayal of zetti. I just couldn't come up with a thing. Way out of my beginner comfort zone.

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