Tuesday, 10 February 2015

A heart, an owl and some birds

Hi Everybody!

Today we have a new theme at Tag Tuesday - Valentine.
Hmm, not really my fave theme, and at the moment I can't cut things, so I am showing a refurbished Valentine heart from last year. I added new flowers to freshen it up, and it will have to do this time. I can do some painting and doodling just now in spite of my injuries, but it is not possible to use scissors!




For Art Journal Journey, 'Birds, beasts and humans', I made an owl page. The A4 page, painted with black gesso, is a remnant from another project. I added colour with oil pastels and pastel chalks. The owl was added with a stencil, using gesso sprinkled with fairy dust. When it was dry, I coloured some parts with gold gel-pen. I added some little scrolls and stars, and stenciled the houses along the bottom of the page under the light of the  moon.
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I enjoyed watching the birds this morning




The heron and gulls were out fishing again




Have a great day you all, take care, 
and thanks a lot for coming by.
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26 comments:

  1. ChristineTuesday, February 10, 2015

    Lovely owl page and Valentine. Hope the birds cheer up your sore hand.

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  2. AnonymousTuesday, February 10, 2015

    Great post - love the pretty heart, the owl page is magnificent, and wonderful photos! Take care, hugs, Sarah

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  3. aussie aNNieTuesday, February 10, 2015

    WOW WOW WOW. Fabulous and brilliant card...love the design of this it's awesome.xx

    {The Journey is the Start – my personal blog}

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  4. Astrid MacleanTuesday, February 10, 2015

    Love the owl page and the heart looks very romantic! Hope your injuries get better soon!

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  5. Suze BainTuesday, February 10, 2015

    Your golden owl looks great against the nighttime sky and even though I'm not into Valentines either, your heart is very pretty. Rest up that hand now! Xx

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  6. chrissieTuesday, February 10, 2015

    Your bird photographs are amazing as always.

    Sorry you can't cut out still but your renewed heart is very beautiful.

    A wonderful journal page with lots of richness and a beautiful owl. Your writing is always so neat.

    Love Chrissie

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  7. sirkkisTuesday, February 10, 2015

    Great art pieces and photos, Valerie,
    hugs xx

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  8. froebelsternchenTuesday, February 10, 2015

    Das Herz sieht toll aus... Du hast recht, dass Du es erneuert hast!
    Die Site ist sooo schön, ich nehme mir immer vor Deine Hintergrundtechniken auszuprobieren.. Ölkreiden , Pastellkreiden über schwarzem Gesso.. das klingt schon so cool...
    und sieht herrlich aus. Du Arme kannst nicht mit der Schere schneiden.... dann male und werkle bitte bitte weiterhin so schöne Sachen ohne Schere! LOL!
    Hatte bis eben kein Inet... macht auch nichts -- hab ich einiges erledigen können!

    Einen schönen Tag Dir!
    Die Vogelaufnahmen sind wieder allererste Sahne!

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, February 10, 2015

      Die Farben leuchten schön über schwarzem Gesso!

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  9. PamelliaTuesday, February 10, 2015

    Love that refurbishes heart Valerie, gorgeous flowers! Wonderful owl artwork too! big hugs :)

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  10. Desire FourieTuesday, February 10, 2015

    Absolutely loving the gorgeously feminine heart with the wings and scrumptious flowers. Love the sense of drama on your journal page. Great photos once again.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  11. Craftymoose CraftsTuesday, February 10, 2015

    Oh my, it sounds like you really did a good job of injuring your hand! Hope it is better soon! At least you can doodle! I like the colors in the owl piece!

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  12. CarolTuesday, February 10, 2015

    The heart is sweet and I LOVE the owl!!! Great bird photos again. You know the heron is my favorite :)
    Sending healing thoughts for your hand.

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, February 10, 2015

      The heron is my fave too, always so graceful. Hope you are keeping well.

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  13. sheila 77Tuesday, February 10, 2015

    I totally love your heart, so who needs to use scissors? Love the old key with its pink tag, wonder what it is the key to?
    Great owl too and the town below. He actually looks quite contented, not wailing just now.

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  14. CarolynTuesday, February 10, 2015

    Beautiful heart shaped project with the new flowers, Valerie. Owl's are always fun and your piece is too. Hope each day gets a bit easier for you. This morning, a friend is picking me up and we are going out for a milkshake. They are so easy on my throat.

    Love hugs,
    C

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  15. DagmarTuesday, February 10, 2015

    Das Herz ist sooooooo romantisch <3 und deine Eulenseite einfach klasse gestaltet! Liebe Grüße, Dagmar

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  16. MeggymayTuesday, February 10, 2015

    Love the owl page , he looks like he is watching over the town, fabulous colours. Great make over as well with the pretty heart.
    Yvonne xx

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  17. RitaTuesday, February 10, 2015

    Fabulous tag Valerie. Love the stunning Lily. Your Owl page is wonderful and you captured the look well. Again great pictures, love the heron. Hugs Rita xxx

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  18. peggy gattoTuesday, February 10, 2015

    Love your owls!!! And your pretty valentine is special!
    I also enjoyed bird watching!
    thanks!!!

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  19. Celestina MarieWednesday, February 11, 2015

    Hi Valerie, your card is beautiful and the perfect Valentine. Your owls are beautiful too and so striking.
    Always great pics you share.
    Have a great day.
    Hugs, CM

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  20. UnknownWednesday, February 11, 2015

    Your valentine is full of layered goodness... I Love it. Your owl is pretty amazing as well!! Love your bird shots!!

    Hugs~

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  21. Teresa ArsenaultWednesday, February 11, 2015

    This is gorgeous, Valerie. You really gave it new life.
    Hugs,
    Teresa

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  22. Silvia(Barnie)Wednesday, February 11, 2015

    Die Eulenseite ist traumhaft schön, was für eine Farbbrilliance, einfach nur klasse.

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  23. CatieAnTuesday, February 17, 2015

    your art is wonderful and your bird photography is amazing

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