Yesterday I had a lovely surprise in the post, a mail art envelope filled with goodies, and I will show the pictures tomorrow, as today is Party time. I have been painting a lot this week; it seems to do me good just now. Kristin and Eva are hosting PPF as usual, so go on over if you can and see what people are up to.
I have painted another one of my blue self portraits, I have called it *Self dialogue with poetry*. I don’t know why I keep wanting to paint these stylized portraits just now, but I think in art it is good to do what you feel is right, and this feels right for me just now. Here it is.
In the dialogue I am talking to myself, or reading poetry to myself, something I often do, as there’s nobody else to talk to. But at least I get halfways intelligent answers, so that’s something. And I only get to hear poetry or books I like! There are some of my favourite authors there – Heinrich Heine, Paul Celan, Annette von Droste Hülshoff, Nelly Sachs and Rose Ausländer, to name just a few. Being surrounded with words and music I like to hear is very important, and I often listen to music or poetry from CDs while I am painting. And I have taken a photo of all three *blue ladies* togther. Had to put them onto to the floor for that, ans make sure my toes weren't on the picture.
Then I did a lot of green painting yesterday, which has to be kept secret till Monday, for thr *Summer of Colour*. I have never painted with green before - just green, and I'm not sure if I will do it again!
In the afternoon I made a tag for the *Grungy Monday* Challenge over at Studio L3. You have to use a technique of Tim Holtz, which can be found on the
Tim Holtz Blog, January 2008
Technique Challenge
I made the skull using this technique, and then made it into a little fairy-tale collage tag. As I love using all these elements, it was. as always, fun to make!
So, that was it for today. Have a nice day, take care, and thanks for visiting!
Happy PPF and loving your Summer of Blues. They will look fab framed together Valerie.
ReplyDeleteYour tag as always is great. Enjoy the weekend, Annette x
Wonderful paintings Valerie - just love those blues.
ReplyDeleteNo sun here today sadly.
Hugs xx
I love your blue self portraits..and i like the idea of talking to oneself sometimes;p a very creative tag too! It's about to rain here.. Happy PPF nonetheless! :)
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Elisa
http://harmonythoughts.com/
Fabulous self portraits, Valerie and they will indeed make a stunning triptych. There is a natural intuitive progression of the three when you view them in the order in which they were painted. Long discussion over copious amounts wine on that one. No rain here for months .. sending sunny thoughts. Take care, hugs, Donna
ReplyDeleteI love your self portraits Valerie - the three of them will look great in a frame. Your tag is fabulous too. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel.
Don't you just love a bit of thunder & lightning (I do). Your 'trio of blues' look absolutely stunning. Another super tag - though that skull is a bit creepy! Have a nice day! xx
ReplyDeleteLove your blue ladies, but i am sure my daughter would pick the skull!! Hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteA marvel! I love it! Art Nouveau stained glass remind me, in my city (Barcelona) there are many old buildings on all shops and cafes, such windows ... Lovely. Saludos
ReplyDeleteLove the different shades of blue, so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy Paint Party Friday to you Valerie, your paintings are vibrant and fun, love the blue and purple hues and your tag's full of interest and depth, wonderful art, Gay xxx
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! Love your faces and the title is perfect.
ReplyDeletegreat self-portraits - i love stylised paintings as sometimes they seem to work better with the idea you have in your mind. The hair is wonderful - it looks like stained glass almost!
ReplyDeletelove your self portraits, they make such a statement all together like that.
ReplyDeletewe're having a mail strike here with the mail trickling through although nothing since Monday. Very frustrating.
Love the way you framed your portraits together. the tag is awesome as well. Yvonne xx
ReplyDeleteYou have a theme of your own!
ReplyDeleteThese will make a fabulous triptych! Looking forward to seeing what you do with green.
Fun tag. Love the colors and the way you pulled all the fun elements together.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful paintings and such a great tag!
ReplyDeletefabulous paintings so rich in colour and a very quirky tag.
ReplyDeleteLoving these blue paintings these and your masks are like nothing anyone else is doing and all the more marvelous for that. XOXO Zoe
ReplyDeleteWOW, Valerie--how magnificent! You are so talented, my friend!! And thank you again for my special treasures...they mean so much to me.
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Cindy
WOW! AMAZING! Love the 3 pieces together! And your tags...LOVE!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous painting love it x
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ReplyDeleteThey would look magnificent in a frame, the impact would be stunning.
Another wonderful tag.
Wishes
Lynne
happy PPF! love your blue ladies!
ReplyDeleteThose blue are just awesome! :-)
ReplyDeleteValerie, your latest 'blue' paint Friday piece is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteAwesome tag, too, for Grungy Monday.
I like your blue portraits. They really do look like stained glass. Really great job Valerie. Your work is always great and I enjoy it much. I like the way all three look together. Great tag as well. Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteStunning paintings and I love your beautiful tag!
ReplyDeleteYour trio of works go perfectly together. Very nice. As always, LOVE LOVE your tags!!! HAPPY PPF!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous paintings, Valerie!
ReplyDeleteFabulous tag as well :) Have a super weekend!
oh love these val, well done...
ReplyDeletelove all the shades of blue and looking forward to the greens (OK not as much as alma will be, lol)...
maria xx
Cool painting and I love all the blues! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspirion to me! I have been in a slump ever since I started a mini album & didn't like how it was going! I am hoping I see visions of your work in my head tonight & that it inspires greatness tomorrow! LOL!
ReplyDeleteOh LOVE the three blue yous together! I really like how simple you kept the lines and the hair is a brilliant finish to them all! If you can't find a frame big enough for all three, you could always frame them separately and hang them together.....but however you do it, what a striking collection it will be!
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Stephanie
Magnificent collage painting. So wonderful. One day I will try mixing acrylic paints with my collages... I hope they will be as good as you! Great Grungy tag too!
ReplyDeletegerri:)
I love the movement and energy AND the colors!
ReplyDeleteAlso your cards are really fun and beautifully made!!
Very very nice! Such pretty colors combined!! Happy ppf!
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Love your blue portraits and fairy tale tag.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
I'm loving these stylized portraits. Ooh, the blues are so vivid. Gorgeous work! All three together are awesome, Valerie. And that grungy tag is pretty darn cool! :)
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