Lady Butterfly

This is a digital collage I made for the theme "Butterfly" on Sunday Postcard Art. I imported a picture from a stained glass piece that I made and played around on Photoshop with mixed images and color hues. I am really enjoying (after a long dry spell- as far as inspiration goes) the different themes that are presented each week on the challenge sites, as I am re-discovering the many components of collage that I have collected and made over the years. Much needed inspiration and direction to get me going again!

Push

When I first saw the prompt for Inspire Me Thursday "Push" I went blank. But then it dawned on me as I sat staring at my coffee table (and all of my remotes) just how our life depends on the (push) of a button. Life decisions are made , money is withdrawn, bills paid, what type of junk food we want, what floor in a high rise we want to go to and countless other transactions- all made with the push of a button. God forbid you push the wrong one. For me my favorite is the "Help" button.

Earth Day

I got on myself really hard the other day. I went to the grocery store and forgot to use my new reusable bags. I'm trying- I really am. I sometimes go crazy trying to remember to shut this off, turn this down. I know a lot of people don't even think about it, but we all really need to be more aware of our impact on this planet. Small things we can do add up to lowering the stress level on our planet. Just being aware is a big step. As the Native Americans say "Walk Lightly" upon the Mother, but don't beat yourself up- just keep trying! WednesdayStamper

The Sea Maiden

Violet-blue and indigo

fluid , ever-moving

the green world above beckons;

stillness and foundation.

My sisters know the signs,

their salt tears pull me back

to my world of beginnings

the realm of shifting dreams.

A paper collage from one of my journals for Mixed Media Monday

Pierrot

Another interesting theme for Sunday Postcard Art, something I knew little about and found quite fun to make. Digital collage made from importing vintage images, decorative paper and layers.

Green Journey- Inspire Me Thursday

"Green" for me is the color of life. Taking a walk through the woods and immersing myself in nature is my re-connection with the basis of life. Green is calming yet it represents active growth, prosperity and hope. Green is earth ; rich, verdant, overflowing- may we strive to keep her that way! This is a paper and mixed ephemera collage from one of my journals.

Spice Mistress- Inspire Me Thursday

I had fun arranging this collage for the theme "Spice" for IMT. I laid out spices and photographed them , then added different images and effects. I'm finding that the weekly challenge (themes) are good for me and they make me think about things I might not have- gets me out of an artistic rut so to speak.