This week, EGYPT, etc.
September 6, 2012
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Hi Everyone,
Hope you're having a good week...
A few days ago, Michael and I took a ride towards Ithaca to relive our days spent in and around Cornell University... we used to love the campus with all its traditional, ivy-covered buildings, fabulous bridges, waterfalls, and beautiful campus. Not so anymore... so many new buildings in a variety of styles that, to our eyes, clashed with the those that have grown more lovely with time... there's less green areas as well! I guess that's progress and development! Sad for our nostalgic journey. As we drove through the towns to return home, we were struck, once again, with the beauty of Central New York. There are many farms, rolling fields and land that looks like patchwork quilts.
As we passed the city of Cortland, we stopped to search for the house I lived in while I did my undergraduate studies there... found it with no trouble as the address is one I won't forget! Many good times in this house... and the outside looks pretty much the same!
On to the art for this posting... blog challenges continue.
CRAZY AMIGO asked us to create a baby card for a girl so my dear granddaughter was my frame of reference...
INSPIRATION AVENUE challenged us to think about WHEELS. Being obsessed with the Gypsies or Roma of this world, I immediately thought of the wagons that they traveled in... don't think there are many who still travel that way, with wooden wheels and brightly colored caravans...
COLLAGE OBSESSION was in a monochromistic mood declaring GRAY as their theme...
Finally, our virtual travel for this week, as prescribed by Darcy's ART and SOLE POSTCARD CHALLENGE, is to EGYPT! Known for its pyramids, mummies, hieroglyphics, Pharohs, their more than 1000 gods and goddesses and for equal rights for women ALWAYS...plus so many inventions... ancient Egypt was a very advanced, sophisticated society. My book page shows their very early recorded history using musical instruments, many of which they developped; my postcard centers on their invention of make-up, used by both men and women.
That's it for this week. Enjoy your weekend... hope to see you for the next edition of The Vivere (The Life.)
Hugs,
abbyj
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INSPIRATION AVENUE challenged us to think about WHEELS. Being obsessed with the Gypsies or Roma of this world, I immediately thought of the wagons that they traveled in... don't think there are many who still travel that way, with wooden wheels and brightly colored caravans...
COLLAGE OBSESSION was in a monochromistic mood declaring GRAY as their theme...
Finally, our virtual travel for this week, as prescribed by Darcy's ART and SOLE POSTCARD CHALLENGE, is to EGYPT! Known for its pyramids, mummies, hieroglyphics, Pharohs, their more than 1000 gods and goddesses and for equal rights for women ALWAYS...plus so many inventions... ancient Egypt was a very advanced, sophisticated society. My book page shows their very early recorded history using musical instruments, many of which they developped; my postcard centers on their invention of make-up, used by both men and women.
What a busy week you have had !! Love all your cards. A xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your week! Love the baby card, too! Egypt has held a great fascination for me since I was a kid, a land I love, although it makes me sad to see some of their beautiful villages 'made over' for tourists and completely changed. Progress is not always pretty! Have a great weekend, Valerie
ReplyDeleteI'm reluctant to go back to my college partly because of the many changes to the campus (time and distance are also an issue). Your granddaughter's photo does, indeed, reveal a sweetie girl. The Gypsy wagon and the greyscale photo are revelations of the importance of color and tone. And, I love the Egyptian pieces. I often revisit my photos of Egypt and am in awe of the contributions of the ancient culture.
ReplyDeleteGreat Postcard! <3 xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love your Gypsy wagon and also the Egyptian postcards! Your granddaughter is lovely!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed all your art. Have a great weekend, Abby!
ReplyDeleteI love your grey collage - fantastic images and all put together so beautifully. I'm here through Collage Obsession but I also enjoyed your other work too - thanks for the browse!
ReplyDeletegreat postcard,your post is always a good read.
ReplyDeleteLovely work for the week. Cheers
ReplyDeleteGorgeous book page and card, such striking images and beautiful faces.
ReplyDeleteAnother great week of digital art Abby (BTW grand daughter is so precious in the photo)
ReplyDeleteLove the wheels on the wagon, and I especially like that you used Roma as well as Gypsy. I have been immersing myself in the Romani (or Roma) culture these days and they are simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLoved stopping by via Inspiration Avenue, and now following.
Much love,
Marcia
What a great week you have had. All of your cards and art are wonderful. Loved our Egypt!
ReplyDeleteLove Your Egypt......that's what I meant
ReplyDeleteEgypt is so fun..such rich design. Your card's are lovely, as always :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous Egypt cards.
ReplyDeleteJen x