IC152 ~ Don Li-Leger {11-01-08}

[SmilynStef]

Inspiration Challenge 152 ~ Don Li-Leger

This week’s inspiration comes from the works of Don Li-Leger. Barb (bsgstamps4fun) suggested art.com as a great place to find some inspiration, and that is where I found Don’s gallery.

Renowned Canadian artist Don Li-Leger has been spinning ethereal fantasies of color, light and texture for 30 years. Li-Leger’s signature style, called “Asian Fusion,” infuses his abstract artwork with touches of Asian art and Eastern philosophy and a texturally rich collage of calligraphy, geometric forms and natural elements. After studying plant ecology in college, Li-Leger painted the birds and animals of British Columbia, until trips to the Orient and North American wildlife sanctuaries shifted his creative focus. The symbiosis of art and natural forms is the underlying theme of Li-Leger’s art, which is inspired by the cherished flowers in his own garden.

I have uploaded three of his creations, but feel free to use any of Don Li-Leger’s art, or just his overall theme and style, for your inspiration.

Use the keyword: IC152 (no spaces or extra characters) when you upload your card, and make sure you put commas between your key words.

My sample ~ Garden Dance Joy

IC152 Gallery

How to Play ~ View the attached images. You may be inspired to recreate the pieces ~ but that isn't necessary ... get your inspiration from the colors, layout, style or 'theme'. Just enjoy wherever your inspired creative journey takes you. Make the inspiration piece your own. Don't worry ~ no card is 'wrong' and there is no time limit for uploading your card for the challenge. There are no rules, so let your creative juices run wild ~ be *inspired* and go get stamping!

Don't forget about No Upload Sunday - Let's give the gallery moderators a day off and not upload on Sunday (unless, of course, you are a Fan Club member - yet another reason to spend a little money on your favorite site). Also, remember to link to your SCS gallery on this thread. Thank you for joining me on this inspiration journey.

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[sleepyinseattle]

Can you tell I've been stalking? Staying close to the door and the computer to greet the trick or treaters.
Thanks for another great challenge!

[bensarmom]

Woohoo, I'm in the top 10, I can't believe it! Great challenge Stef, can't wait to play.

[Stamp Muse]

Ohmygosh, Stef! I don't know how you do it, but you've done it again! Fabulous challenge. I hope I can play! And thanks for posting early.

Thanks for your incredible eye for great challenges!

M

[RJP111]

I hope I get a chance to play in the morning. Those inspiration photos are fabulous!

[princessp1971]

WOW what awesome art work! Great challenge Stef!

[Anne Ryan]

Girl, I've been waiting for this, and let me assure you in no way am I disappointed. Love the challenges you come up week after week, Stef. Thanks so much.

[momofour26]

oh how beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!

[artystamper]

Super inspiration Stef! I think I've seen some of this in catalogues that I get - I love all the panels on these!

[sumtoy]

This was a wonderful challenge....

heres mine: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...2868?cat=14638
Based on:
http://www.art.com/asp/sp-asp/_/pd--...EA1C3EC5180FC3

[schirmcat]

Gorgeous inspiration pieces, Stef...and I am STILL googling at your amazing sample card!

[angelladcrockett]

Oh my goodness! I cannot wait to see each and every painting...I'm sure it will be a tough choice! More than that, I cannot wait to see what everyone comes up with...tomorrow will be an awesome day for the gallery! Thanks Stef for a fantastic inspiration challenge!!!

[markie's mom]

WOW! What a fantastic choice for the Challenge today!

Confession time...Speedy the Cat chose the stamp set....So...I had to find an Inspiration piece that would fit the stamps! YIKES!

Here's today's submission

[sleepyinseattle]

It was hard to catch the real shimmer of my main image but here goes:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...2888?cat=12776

Hope you all have a lovely weekend!
Joanne

[Kim Hughes]

beautiful inspiration Stef...thanks for the challenge

here's mine:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=84523

[BevMom]

Thanks for this inspiration Stef! I love doing your challenges! The pieces you choose are always so..inspiring!
Sage Tea Kettle

[Kharmagirl]

Awesome inspiration Stef! Thanks!
Here is mine:
To Me From You

[cullenwr]

I'm tired after working second shift so this didn't exactly turn out as planned. Oh, well...Here's MY CARD.

[lazylizard]

Here's my try:

Li-Leger inspired

[prchvs]

Fabulous inspiration artist! Here's my card!

[ckbythesea]

OMG! I drool over this guy's art everytime I get a catalog from All Posters (same as art.com I think). I cannot imagine a better IC! Now sadly, I am woozy from a cold tonight and have morning obligations as well. But I WILL play! (And, truth be told, this artist has inspired other cards in my gallery . . . )

[Stamp Muse]

Thanks for the challenge, Stef! You are a rock star. I don't know how you find time to uncover all the cool images that you manage to present us with, but I am ever so grateful!

My attempt is here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=177892

Thanks for looking!

[ChristineCreations]

Here's my Birthday card for my Mom

Love You Mom

[defoe]

I tried to create a bit of light and also realized that I need to work on my water colouring. hehehehe

But here it is, anyway.
Peace

[LilLuvsStampin]

Here's mine:

Friend to Friend

[craftycaro]

Thanks for some amazing inspiration pieces Stef! Here's mine & TFL!:

Take Care of You

[Miss Minx]

Here's mine: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=49997

Thanks for the challenge!

[Biggan]

Thanks for great inspiration!! Lovely gallery!
Here´s mine! TFL!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=125756

Birgit/Biggan

[Vicky Gould]

What a beautiful gallery to puruse and find an inspiration. Thanks, Stef!

Here's mine:

Carol's Irises

Thanks for looking and/or commenting.

[bsgstamps4fun]

So glad you chose this artist, his colors are beautiful and so much to choose from. I'll have to see what I can come up with later in the day. Thanks so much Stephanie for such great inspiration!

[va.sunshine]

WOW, I luvd the spinning art work, the color is so amazing....here is mine

Color, Light, & Texture

[debhorst]

here is my card for today's inspiration challenge:

Tranquility

Thanks for the fun inspiration!!

[DawnL]

beautiful Stef...thanks

[Dara]

wow, great choice. He has awesome stuff. I wish I could play, but I have about 400 cards made, and I plan on unloading some today at a craft fair. Wish me luck!!!! Oh, can you tell I'm a stamp-a-holic?!!! LOL

[Clownmom]

What beautiful wall art on that website, Steph. Thanks for another nice start to a Saturday. Here's my card ~

Don Li-Leger Thanks

[fishlips]

Ok so here is my first card for this challenge, Im off to try again because my colors was just way to bright on this first try...
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=137928

[glitterbabe]

Great, great challenge Stef. This is my first inspiration challenge and what better way to try than with one of my favorites! Too bad I don't do him justice! Anyway, here's my take on his "View from Huang Shan"..... View from my mind's eye


TFL!

Stef H

[Loree2000]

Cool pieces! Maybe I'll get to play later? I have to get some work done around here first!

[marilynprestonn]

Hello everyone, I am very happy to be part of this challenge today, thank you ladies for sharing your findings!

Here is I got mine:

Tranquil Garden

Here is what came of it:

Lilies of the garden

Thank you for looking and have a beautiful day!

[StampingQueenJAR]

What fabulous gallery samples already -- because of the great challenge, Stef! Thanks!

HERE is mine.