IMAGINATION CREATION

 Digital art created from Itkupilli's Backdrops Kit, Miriam's Scraps, and Friday's Designs

IMAGINATION CREATION

Digital art created from Friday Designs, Miriam's Scraps, and Itkupilli's Backrops Kit

THURSDAY ART AND DINNER DATE CHALLENGE

                                                  SQUARES

Digital art created from Friday Designs and Miriam's Scraps, Far Far Hill Digital Kit, From Teddy With Love Digital Kit

ART JOURNAL JOURNEY ART CHALLENGE

                                                                    Poems

              " DO NOT SQUANDER TIME FOR THAT'S 

                  THE STUFF THAT LIFE IS MADE OF"

                                MARGARET MITCHELL

May your creativity flourish.

Remember your passion,

Remember your vision, 

Believe in the direction you are going!

Allow your life to shine through your art,

Your art is a fingerprint of the unique artist inside you!

Make your dreams a reality,

 Cast off the fear,

Think bold,

Be fierce!

Explore all the possibilities,

Discover your worth,

Find your freedom of expression,

Allow your art to become your voice!

Unfold your big, beautiful wings,

Step out to the edge,

Loosen up your soul,

Take that leap,

Get ready for flight,

SOAR!!!!

ART JOURNAL JOURNEY ART CHALLENGE

                                                                             Poem

 

This art piece expresses the deep emotions I felt as I faced what every mother must face

when their children begin their own journey towards adulthood.

 

Am I prepared for the day when I

 will find that my little nest is suddenly empty?

 

As the years quickly passed by,

 my children pushed aside one toy after another,

now they are all packed safely away.

 

Sentimental feelings for those toys often overflow

 in my heart because each toy holds a special memory

 attached only to the child that loved it dearly.  

 

I own great treasure for within those plain, 

cardboard boxes are many precious gifts,

moments in time that will forever be.

Theses are the gifts my children have left for me.

DIGITALMANIA ART CHALLENGE

                                                                          SUMMER

DIGITALMANIA ART CHALLENGE

                                                                              SUMMER

DIGITALMANIA ART CHALLENGE

                                                                       SUMMER

MY MIDWEEK MUSE ART CHALLENGE

                                             BUTTERFLY

Digital art created from Itkupilli's Kit Woodlands

SUNDAY POSTCARD ART CHALLENGE

                                                                    CORSET

DIGITAL WHISPER ART CHALLENGE

                                                  CIRCUS

Thank you Patti for such a fun challenge! I snuck in some old artwork that I forgot I had but wanted to use for this theme!

THE PATH TO POSITIVITY ART CHALLENGE

                              THEME: ART/CREATIVITY   

                         "TO IMAGINE IS TO CHOOSE"

CLICK HERE: TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PATH TO POSITIVITY WORDS ART CHALLENGE

THE PATH TO POSITIVITY WORDS ART CHALLENGE

                                                            Art/Creativity

                            "Cherish Your Visions And Dreams

                      As They Are The Children Of  Your Soul"

             Click here: To find out more about The Path To Positivity Words Art Challenge  

Digital Art Created from Itkupilli's Kit Woodlands

THE PATH TO POSITIVITY ART CHALLENGE

                                             Art/Creativity

                                 "Seize The Day"

                                           

     CLICK HERE: TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PATH TO POSITIVITY WORDS ART CHALLENGE

THE PATH TO POSITIVITY ART CHALLENGE

                                             Art/Creativity Art Challenge

                             The world of reality has its limits. 

                        The world of imagination is boundless.   

                                       Jean Jaques Rousseau

Digital artwork created from Fruebel's Freebies and Itkupilli's Fantastical Steampunk 

IMAGINATION CREATIONS

 

DIGITAL WHISPER ART CHALLENGE

                                                                      Memorial

                                           "Coco-Cola Colonels"

               A Coco-Cola toast to one day making it back home!

THURSDAY ART AND DINNER DATE CHALLENGE

                                             Vincent Van Gogh

            I was lucky enough to get to visit London, England several years ago and went to the Queen Victoria's Museum and Art Gallery. I was in a state of bliss as I went from wall after wall covered with so many magnificent works of art. I felt like I was in a dream... a trance!! I saw so many of my favorite paintings done by my favorite artists. I was awe struck to see them up close and amazed at every color, every subject brought to life. 

            I was going down another hall to see more art when something yellow caught my eye. I saw this painting of 14 Sunflowers by Van Gogh hanging on the wall. Now, I must be truthful here...I have always thought this painting of Van Gogh's to be the lesser of most of his great works of art. In fact, I might as well just say it...I thought it was just plain ugly...yes, I said it... ugly until...that day in the museum. I walked up to the painting and it captivated me as no other painting had so far.  I looked at the exquisite work before me. Van Gogh was a genius! This was no ordinary painting! 

           He had put so much texture into each flower petal. The consistency of the paint was so thick that the flowers looked almost 3-D and the strokes left behind by his brush made the flowers look real.  I thought of how he must have sat in front of this canvas and painstakingly built up each flower with so much precision, so much intensity...just to give them life. How he added layer after layer of paint to bring the flowers such beauty, such brilliance. He knew just to paint flowers on a flat canvas was not enough. He had to give them breath, life, joy!! 

           I felt tears forming in my eyes as I thought of how depressed Van Gogh for most of his turbulent life. How he struggled with his "dark days", raging within himself, never finding his own peace and happiness and yet, he felt compelled to paint something so bright in color with so much intensity of life.  He was not capable of bringing that much joy to his own life but he could paint it on canvas and bring so much life and joy to sunflowers!  

           I began to cry, the tears poured down my face. I did not care if anyone saw me crying. I could not move away from this painting. Never before had a work of art evoked such a rush of emotions inside me. I will never forget that experience. As I write about it now,  I still feel it vibrancy and life deep in my soul! And now I know that "real art" should evoke something deep within us. It should shake us up and touch something deep in our souls!  I did mine and I will always be so grateful. Thank You, Mr. Van Gogh!

                                       14 Sunflowers Vincent Van Gogh

Also check out this link:

A.I. Shows What Celebrities Would Look Like Painted by Van Gogh (msn.com)

THURSDAY ART AND DINNER DATE CHALLENGE

                                                 Balloons

Digital art created by free clip art images and backgrounds

DIGITAL MANIA ART CHALLENGE

                                               CLOWNS

 Digital art created from free clip art images and backgrounds

MY MIDWEEK MUSE ART CHALLENGE

                                                             Childhood                         

Digital Art created from Itkupilli's Woodlands Kit and Graphic Fairy's Clip Art 

Imagination Creations

 Digital Art created from kits by Art House Designs, Pixabay, and www.pngtree.com, 

Sunday Postcard Art Challenge

Castle

Art created from Art House Designs, Pixabay, and freepik.com

Imagination Creations

Art created with kits from Art House Designs, Pixabay, and PNGTree
 

TRY IT ON TUESDAY ART CHALLENGE

                                                                        Small Things

Art created with kits from Fridays Designs and Pixabay 

IMAGINATION CREATIONS

 Digital Art created from Art House Design Kits, Friday Design, and Pixabay.

DIGITALMANIA ART CHALLENGE

                                                                          Wheels

Digital Art created by art kits from Art House Whimsey, Friday Designs, and Pixabay.

Imagination Creations

 

Digital Art created by kits from Art House Whimsey, Friday Designs, and Pixabay.

Imagination Creations

 

Digital Art created from kits by Art House Whimsey, Friday Designs, and Pixabay.

Imagination Creations

 

 Digital Art created from kits by Art House Whimsy and Friday Designs, and Pixabay.

Imagination Creations

 

Digital Art created with kits from Art House Whimsy, Friday Designs, and Pixabay

IMAGINATION CREATIONS

 

Digital Art created by kits from Art House Whimsey, Friday Designs, and Pixabay. 

THURSDAY ART AND DINNER DATE CHALLENGE

                                                    Statue

                                    

This Bitter Earth

Well, what fruit it bears

This Bitter Earth.

And if my life is like the dust that

hides the glow of a rose

 What good am I...Heaven only Knows.

 

This Bitter Earth

Yes, can be so cold.

Today you are young, 

too soon you're old. 

But, while a voice within me cries,

 I'm sure someone may answer my call!

And this bitter earth may not be so bitter after all.

This Bitter Earth

What good is love that no one shares?

And if my life is like the dust that  

 hides the glow of a rose.

What good am I...Heaven only knows.

My digital contribution to this new art challenge I found!

Art created by images from wiki.com

DIGITALMANIA ART CHALLENGE

                                                      Wheels

This is my digital contribution to the Digital Mania Challenge!  Thanks, Ladies, for such a fun theme!

Art created with Itkupilli's  Kit Murky Backgrounds, Crow Co. Kit Art Dolls and freepngtree.com

SUNDAY POSTCARD ART CHALLENGE

                                                                           Carousel

                        This is my postcard for this challenge!

Art from Itkupilli's Murky Backgrounds and freepngtree.com

THE OUTLAWZ ANYTHING GOES BUT CARDS ART CHALLENGE

                                                 THEME:  FLOWERS 

I found this art piece that I created a long time ago and thought it was perfect for this challenge. Thank you for the great theme and looking forward to more in the future!

Art created from Itkupilli's Backgrounds 

THE PATH TO POSITIVITY ART CHALLENGE

                                 THEME:  ART/CREATIVITY

                           Here is another digital art piece for the

                            Power Of Positivity Art Challenge.

 Michelangelo, the famed Italian artist and sculptor, once said, "I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free."

 This quote beautifully captures the essence of Michelangelo's artistry and approach to his craft. It speaks to the transformative power of an artist's vision and their relentless pursuit to bring that vision to life. Essentially, Michelangelo saw the potential hidden within a block of marble, and through his masterful hands, he chiseled away the excess until the angel, which had always resided within the stone, was finally set free.

 The significance of this quote lies not only in its metaphorical implications but also in its deeper philosophical underpinnings. It sparks a profound consideration: What if life itself is akin to a block of marble, and each of us, the sculptors, holds the power to unleash our true selves, our potential, by carving away the societal expectations, self-doubt, and limitations that surround us? This unexpected philosophical concept invites us to reflect upon our own lives, urging us to examine whether we too can unearth the hidden angels within ourselves. Much like Michelangelo, we often find ourselves trapped within the confines of societal norms and expectations, molded by external influences that shape our thoughts and actions. However, buried deep within each of us is a unique essence, waiting to be discovered and unleashed upon the world. 

The angel in the marble represents that authentic self - the purest form of our being, untainted by external pressures or the fear of judgment. Michelangelo's approach to his art evokes a common struggle many face - the fear of revealing our true selves, of embracing our uniqueness and daring to live authentically.

 Just as the sculptor must confront the daunting task of chiseling away at the marble, we too must confront our fears, the doubts that hold us back, and the constraints that confine us. The process of carving the angel from the marble is not a swift and simple one; it is a labor of love, patience, and perseverance. Similarly, discovering and freeing our inner angels requires commitment, self-reflection, and an unwavering determination. It is a journey that demands us to confront our vulnerabilities and embrace our strengths. 

But just as Michelangelo's artistry rewarded him with masterpieces admired for centuries, so too can our journey of self-discovery bring about immense fulfillment and a sense of purpose. By releasing our inner angels, we create a path towards self-fulfillment, a life in alignment with our true passions, talents, and dreams. Michelangelo's quote serves as a poignant reminder of the transformative power of art, but it also carries a profound lesson for all aspects of life. It urges us to not settle for mediocrity or conformity, but to push beyond our limits, to see the potential within ourselves and others, and to believe in our ability to carve our own path.

 So, let us take inspiration from Michelangelo's words, recognizing that within each of us lies an angel waiting to be set free. Let us muster the courage to embark on our personal sculpting journey, chiseling away the layers that obscure our true selves. For it is in this pursuit that we can truly live an authentic and purposeful life, forever celebrating the unique masterpiece that we are.

I did not write the above paragraph but found this amazing post while looking up the quote and so I knew it was perfect for this challenge but the credit is due to the author, The Socratic Method: Michelangelo: 'I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.' — The Socratic Method (socratic-method.co

THE OUTLAWZ ANYTHING GOES ART CHALLENGE

                                              Flowers

This is my digital art piece for the Outlawz Anything Goes Challenge!  Thank you for inviting me to contribute my artwork!

THE PATH TO POSITIVITY ART CHALLENGE

                                                                        Art/Creativity

Another digital art piece I created for the Power of Positivity. The Quote is from Pablo Picasso...Everything You Can Imagine Is Real. And as I have said before...the Power of the Imagination is Fierce!

Art created from Itkupilli's Woodlands Kit

Mirror image from png.tree.com

ART JOURNAL JOURNEY ART CHALLENGE

                                                       Poem

I used two different styles to create the digital journal pages for this theme. I could not decide which one to post so I decided to go ahead and post both of them! Hope you like my contribution!

This is my contribution to the Art Journal Challenge. I was so inspired by the theme and was drawn to the poem entitled "What Life Should Be" written by Pat A. Fleming. The message of the poem is very simple but it is the words that are so powerful in their truth. Everything in life is a choice that we must make and as artists, we must believe that it is our choice to create art to inspire and that should always be our motivation! When we create art for inspiration, through our vast and great imagination, we have also created a little something of ourselves to "make our mark on earth"! 

THE MIDWEEK MUSE ART CHALLENGE

                                                                         Unicorn

The definition of Unicorn can mean a very rare or valuable thing or person.  Something that is highly desirable but very difficult to obtain. The Greeks, Babylonians, and Persians gave the Unicorn the symbolism and meaning of mysticism, magic, health, and purity. The first known depiction of a Unicorn was found in the Lascaux Caves of modern-day France which dates back to 15,000 BCE. In Medieval times, it was said that Unicorn horns had magical healing properties and by drinking water out of a Unicorn horn would cure many diseases.

THE PATH TO POSITIVITY ART CHALLENGE

                                                         The Power Of Words

                                            Art/Creativity 

                                                                      

 So very glad I found this art challenge and was moved by the positive reinforcement it has been giving artists to be the change for ourselves and everyone else! 

How appropriate to have a quote from Albert Einstein in the art/creativity motivational quotes we were to pick from!! Albert Einstein is one of my most favorite people and a muse of sorts! After all, did he not challenge the thinking of every scientist and mathematician in the world and from centuries back with his Theory of Relativity?  And with no fear? No boundaries? Just his imagination and an equation E=Mc2!!! 

Let us learn a lesson from his example...and I end this post with another of his famous quotes..."Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will get you everywhere."                     

TRY IT ON TUESDAY ART CHALLENGE

                                                                           Fantasy

This is my contribution to the Try It On Tuesday Challenge! I am excited about this new challenge I recently found on the internet.  I am really looking forward to creating art for the upcoming themes. We all need these challenges as a way to stretch the boundaries of our imagination so that the creativity can easily flow!

Art created by images from Mischief Circus.

THE MIDWEEK MUSE ART CHALLENGE

                                               THEME: STRIPES

This is my contribution to the Midweek Muse Challenge! Thank you, Ladies, for this fun challenge! Stretching the imagination is good for the health of the soul!!

All images courtesy of The Graphic Fairy