Hi everybody!
I made a new journal spread as a little tribute to Nelson Mandela, a man who really brouht light to dispel some of the dark shadows in Africa with his fight for freedom. The world needs more people of his calibre.
It was hard to take photos, as it was such a dull day, so sorry about the bad quality.
I painted the pages with some cream emulsion paint, and added in yellow, pink, and some gold ink. The blue was sprayed, and other colours added with pastels. The African motives have been stencilled, the photo added with a tissue transfer. Both quotes are from Nelson Mandela.
These photos that I took on one of my wanderings last week also fit well to the theme of light and shadow.
Have a great day, take care, and thanks a lot for coming by!
Stunning pages Valerie a fabulous tribute to Nelson Mandela. TFS and best wishes
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Another wonderful post, he was a great man, that's for sure. Your journal pages are beautiful, as are the photos! Hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pages dedicated to a great man!
ReplyDeleteDas ist ein fabelhafte seite und ein großartiges tribute für einen wundervollen tollen mann,gefällt mir mehr als nur gut,um nicht zu sagen,grandios!!!
ReplyDeleteDie Bilder sind auch wider traumhaft,die schönen mystischen bäume und das tolle Wasser sind klasse,ich liebe die Natur auch über alles,ich finde es ist ein kleinesParadies wo wir Menschen sind,man muss nur die Augen auf machen.
GLG Jeannette
Such a beautiful way in which to honour a man who was remarkable in so many ways.
ReplyDeleteVery touching.
Wishes
Lynne
Wonderful tribute Valerie :)
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Wonderful pages of remembrance Valerie, have you ever been to Africa, I'd love to go someday. Xx
ReplyDeleteDeeply beautiful..visually poetic...the words are very special and the whole piece..stunning!
ReplyDeleteHUgs..awesome tribute!
and your photos..spellbinding images to dream with...love them all!
Victoria
Lovely tribute!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute and so heartfelt! A journal page to be very proud of! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLoving your tribute and wonderful words, terrific photos as well Valerie, have a good week, Annette x
ReplyDeleteYour pages look wonderful my friend. What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man..
ReplyDeleteHugs~
eine ganz wunderbare Hommage an Nelson Mandela und ein toller post Valerie!
ReplyDeletedanke für diesen noch so schönen Beitrag zur AJJ Dezember Herausforderung!
Freu!
A truly wonderful idea to do a tribute page to an amazing man. The photographs look bright at the side of what we have here today. I had to get my light box set-up to take a pic for a challenge :(
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Love Chrissie x
A lovely appropriate double page, Valerie. I like your giraffes and trees too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors, love the giraffes too Valerie! The sun looks beautiful on the water. ~Diane
ReplyDeleteLight reflecting on water is something that really fascinates me!
DeleteWhat a gorgeous tribute page. It's wonderful. I really love how you did the trees. Very cool looking.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful tribute pages, thank you for sharing, makes me feel emotional. Have a wonderful day, Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteWhat a Fabulous tribute to such a Great Man. Love what you've done here Val. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic tribute to a great man. Love how you did the background, and the trees and animals, and the quotes. Wonderful journal pages! Hugs, Barb
ReplyDeleteHi Valerie, you have met the challenge well with the honor to a great man. The photos reflect so well the theme. Beautiful as always.
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday, Hugs, CM
Great tribute to Mr. Mandela. I especially liked the giraffe and trees. Any walk is so much more cheerful in the sun! Our weekend was gray and snow-filled, but the sun is back out today.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful tribute to such an amazing man.
ReplyDeleteYvonne x
What a wonderful idea to remember Nelson Mandela in your journal. Lovely background too.
ReplyDeleteWunderschöne Seite. Als ob Nelson im Himmel über uns wacht.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! hugs, Donna
ReplyDeleteWas für eine wundervolle Hommage für einen ebenso wundervollen Menschen!
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