This is for this week's Inspiration Challenge - which are quite difficult for me but they push me. This represents me thinking of my Mom who is 92. She bought and gave my siblings and me a lovely beach cottage on Orcas Island in Washington State. The violet flowers are her favorite. The Island is one of our favorite places. The watercoloring was done with an aquapainter and ink pads. Thanks for looking.
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2006 GMT Views: 3017
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Registered: April 20, 2006 Location: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Posts: 34762
Sun, Oct 29, 2006 @ 3:55 AM
Oh my word -- this card is breath-taking!!! What a lovely image framed by those beautiful flowers -- your lady is colored so beautifully -- wonderful b/g shading -- chipboard, piercing, matting -- this card is ABSOLUTEY PERFECT IN EVERY WAY!!!
Registered: August 12, 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3833
Sun, Oct 29, 2006 @ 4:01 AM
Words cannot express the beauty I see in this watercoloring. I am so happy that you could express your feelings in this card -- beautiful is an understatement. Thank you for sharing a part of your mother with us.
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Registered: January 10, 2005 Location: Posts: 10962
Sun, Oct 29, 2006 @ 4:20 AM
Wow!! This is gorgeous! Your coloring is so soft and beautiful, you can feel the love you have for your mom and the way you feel when your at the cottage!! This is just breathtaking!
Registered: May 18, 2005 Location: Connecticut USA Posts: 35783
Sun, Oct 29, 2006 @ 4:36 AM
Wonderful stoy to go along with your beautiful card. Isnt that a gift of all gifts for her to give you! Ocean, flowers, salt air! Perfect card to evoke all these sights and smells!