Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Birds Of Paradise





Well I had a lot of fun with Toucans and rainforest creatures in these pieces for the Three Muses this week where the theme is "Exotic Birds". I just asked my husband which one he liked best to post and he liked them both so here they are. (He said the top piece would make a great cocktail napkin)- so much for the home critic! Imagery credits go to Beth Rimmer designs and Holliewood at deviant scraps. Tree frog and Toucans were googled. Face image from Dover and background layers of vintage botanica.



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26 comments:

  1. DeannJune 7, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Men are hopeless aren't they...but cute and handy to have around. I love them both also they are both deep rich and fantastic...excellent artwork!!!

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  2. JudyJune 7, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I love them both too, Lori, especially the colours of the first one and the magical effects of the second!

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  3. annJune 7, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Both are beautiful but I tend to like the second one the best..xx

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  4. YvonneJune 7, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    No wonder, hubby had trouble picking just one, Lori! They're both gorgeous pieces of art :)

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  5. KayleneJune 7, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Bravo, the colour of the imagery is stunning, I vote on number 2.

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  6. Mary Helen-Art Saves LivesJune 7, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Exotic and intriguing...I prefer the second one myself. Have a great week! Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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  7. BillJune 7, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Toucans are such fascinating and beautiful birds. I love both of the pictures, though. I would love to visit the tropics!

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  8. OzstuffJune 7, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I couldn't choose between the two, Lori. They are both magnificent. I don't have toucans in my garden but strelitzias (bird of paradise plants) grow like weeds.
    As always, scrumptious artwork.

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  9. AJ BlantonJune 7, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Brilliant!! Fabulous pieces! Both are wonderful but I must say the second one is my favorite.
    AJ

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  10. JunibearsJune 7, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Gorgeous work as always Lori. The first one is deep and luscious and the second one really draws me into it's magic.xx

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  11. Linda GibbonsJune 8, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    These are both exotic and beautiful. I love the first one. I think your hubby is right. It would also make a fabulous invitation to a summer party!

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  12. Healing WomanJune 8, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Exotica plus! I agree the the top one would make a wonderful cocktail napkin. Fabulous!

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  13. indybevJune 8, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    I knew I'd find something special here ... and I found TWO specials....a bonus! I tend to prefer the second, but I find toucans to be fascinating as well. Beautiful work, Lori!

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  14. johannaJune 8, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    both are terrific!! if you get the napkins produced, please send me some over;))

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  15. TaluulaJune 8, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    It was a very difficult choice, Lori, but the second piece just has something even more special than the first. Breathtaking artwork in each.

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  16. NettyJune 8, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Both pieces are stunning plus I adore toucans. Great atmosphere you've created. Annette x

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  17. Gayle Page-RobakJune 8, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Beautiful birds! Wonderful card.

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  18. VictoriaJune 8, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Oh My...this is fabulous.. I totally love this exotic and gorgeous series!! Magnificent..and so lively and energizing! I would love to enter this magical realm of paradise and talk to these creatures.
    Beautiful!!
    You are awesome Lori!
    Victoria

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  19. Silvia(Barnie)June 8, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Two wonderful pieces.

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  20. RosieJune 9, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Love them both Lori - such gorgeous (exotic) colours! I agree with him, sorry!! 'o)

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  21. Crunchy DivaJune 9, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    they are both lovely! i like the one with the waterfall just a tiny bit more, but i love waterfalls! great job as always!

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  22. PushpaJune 10, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Fabulous. Both are equally enchanting and exotic

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  23. Terri KahrsJune 10, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Lori, you gave me a good chuckle when I heard about your husband's idea for a cocktail napkin! Although, why not?!?!? There's a lot of $$ to be made in graphic design!!! Both pieces are lovely!!! Hope you have a terrific weekend! Hugs, Terri xoxox

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  24. AnonymousJune 10, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    These are so beautiful. What vibrant colors!

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  25. Anjas-ArtefaktotumJune 19, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Both are stunning, love the exotic birds collages.
    Hugs Anja

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  26. Hollie HaradonJune 20, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful work. You captured a bit of magic.

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