Tuesday 22 December 2020

Tuesday Post

Hi Everybody! 

Christmas is coming nearer, so I hope you have all of your preparations finished. I don't need to do anything, as I am staying here in the clinic over Christmas, which certainly saves a lot of work!

Today I am showing an A4  piece made after a lesson from Toni Burt in the Lifebook taster sessions, using acrylics,collage and gilding flakes:






I am also linking to Tracey's theme at AJJ.

Early morning:





At the Rhine:






Men at work:





Looking up:







Have a great day, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!

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64 comments:

  1. aussie aNNieTuesday, December 22, 2020

    Hi my friend, lovely art and post as always. We are on our own for Christmas and wishing you a lovely stay at the clinic. Rest, enjoy and relax./ xx

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  2. JeanieTuesday, December 22, 2020

    Wishing you a super happy birthday, my friend!

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  3. My name is Erika.Tuesday, December 22, 2020

    Happy birthday Valerie. I hope you can celebrate at the clinic. And I love your latest art. The gold flakes give the page such an amazing bit of sparkle and depth. She does look sad though, so I hope she is just having a moment of contemplation. Enjoy your Tuesday. And stay safe. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 22, 2020

      Thanks Erika. I baked scones here, and we all enjoyed them with cream and home made jam! Have a lovely day!

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  4. MarthaTuesday, December 22, 2020

    Beautiful art and photos as always. I hope your stay at the clinic over Christmas will be a happy and festive time. Big hugs!

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  5. AnonymousTuesday, December 22, 2020

    Hi Val, good morning. I hope you enjoyed your birthday yesterday and that you were able to celebrate. Here all are well and happy. Have a good and safe day, hugs, Sarah

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 22, 2020

      Thanks Sarah, have a wonderful day! Hugs to you all!

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  6. EllaTuesday, December 22, 2020

    Beautiful art, my dear!
    I love your photos where the sky is so blue! It's gloomy and gray here!
    Wishing you a beautiful day! Hugs!

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 22, 2020

      Thanks Ella, it's gloomy and grey here today, too! Take care!

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  7. Rustic PumpkinTuesday, December 22, 2020

    Penblwydd Hapus {Happy Birthday} I'm sure they make a fuss of you. Also, Christmas, you will have people around you, and you won't have to lift a finger, just sit back and relax.
    Thinking of you. Hugs, Deb

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 22, 2020

      Thanks Deb, how nice to have a Welsh greeting. Yes, being i the clinic has its advantages! Have a safe and happy day!

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  8. MartynaTuesday, December 22, 2020

    Very fine pictures;) Have a nice day:)

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  9. MiaTuesday, December 22, 2020

    HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Valerie!!! Hope you feel better, my friend.
    I always love your photos (especially the raven) and your new painting is beautiful. Interesting technique combining acrylics, collage and gilding flakes. Kisses!

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  10. David M. Gascoigne,Tuesday, December 22, 2020

    I am not quite sure that she looks sad, maybe pensive. She has that air about her - reflective and a little serious - and after all part of her advice is to "think your thoughts" so that is perhaps what she is doing. And I bet the sparkle on her cheek is the equivalent to a twinkle in her eye. I'd be happy to have coffee with her. I am glad to see so many birds along the Rhine with formation flights of ducks and a very wise crow keeping watch over everything. The brilliant red tiles stand out, a little touch of the Mediterranean almost. It is on the cusp of Christmas, Valerie, when so many work themselves into a frenzy of exhaustion. You will be able sit back at the clinic, and watch them deliver your dinner, and you won't have to lift a troubled finger. The news from Britain regarding COVID is not good, but hanging around Boris Johnson would cause anything to mutate! Stay well, stay healthy, stay cheerful, stay happy, eat, drink, be merry. Hugs and kisses from far away. David

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 22, 2020

      Hi David, I just got back from lunch here, and it was good, as always! Yes, my lady looks pensive, but full of good advice! Glad you like the photos. The cross were very loud this morning, and when I went out they were feasting on a dead rabbit. Not my taste, but good meal for them. This year I don't need to go shopping or do cooking, so that's positive. But a Boris mutation sounds scary! Hope you are enjoying your week and will have more walks with lovely Lily. Take care, hugs to you both.

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  11. Teresa ArsenaultTuesday, December 22, 2020

    A lovely page. Merry Christmas to you. May it be a relaxing, healing time for you.

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  12. Elkes LebensglückTuesday, December 22, 2020

    wunderschön deine Seite und mit diesem Spruch darauf!
    Lass es dich gut gehen dieses Jahr und verwöhnen so weit wie möglich im Klinikaufenthalt dass deine Gesundheit besserung bringt.
    Frohe Weihnachten wüsnche ich dir im Herzen!
    Lieben Gruss Elke

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 22, 2020

      Danke, liebe Elke, dir auch ein glückliches und gesegnetes Weihnachtsfest. Bleib gesund!

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  13. Mae TravelsTuesday, December 22, 2020

    Have a wonderful birthday and a fun christmas!

    stay healthy! ... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  14. KarenTuesday, December 22, 2020

    Happy Birthday!! So nice that you can bake and go out for walks and continue with your art ~ Blessings and well wishes to you ~ Love, Karen

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  15. Irish CherokeeTuesday, December 22, 2020

    Love the sentiment. The image is appropriate for our times. I am draw to the eyes. They are wonderful. Your early morning walks and images reflect the quiet of the new day. Enjoy the season and may you be blessed in every way.

    Love, Hugs and Blessings,
    Jim

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  16. carol l mckennaTuesday, December 22, 2020

    Lovely artwork but I awed by your excellent photography too !

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, December 22, 2020

      Thanks Carol, Happy Christmas to you and Angel!

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  17. SueTuesday, December 22, 2020

    I love your lady Valerie, she looks so elegant. Take care and have a very happy Christmas xx

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  18. craftytrogTuesday, December 22, 2020

    Your lady is beautiful Valerie!
    Hope you had a wonderful birthday.
    Alison xx

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  19. gigi-hawaiiTuesday, December 22, 2020

    That is a nice piece of art. Love that black bird.

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  20. Kathy LeoniaTuesday, December 22, 2020

    what a great suny day you have showed us:)

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  21. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comTuesday, December 22, 2020

    You have some beautiful skies in your photos.

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  22. ChristineTuesday, December 22, 2020

    Lovely art and photos today Valerie! Glad you will be safe at the clinic over Christmas.

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  23. Crafting QueenTuesday, December 22, 2020

    Another great creation. Hope you have a lovely time over Christmas. Hugs Anesha

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  24. DVArtistTuesday, December 22, 2020

    Oh I love her. I also love seeing men at work. LOL Have a great day.

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  25. Sandra CoxTuesday, December 22, 2020

    Love the piece and the vibrant colors.
    Hope your day is a wondrous one.
    Hugs

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  26. TammyTuesday, December 22, 2020

    Gorgeous page with bright colors Valerie, love the flowers at the bottom! Beautiful photos... wishing you a wonderful and relaxing Christmas.
    Hugs, Tammy

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  27. kiwikidTuesday, December 22, 2020

    Beautiful art work Valerie. As always I enjoy your outdoor photos. I hope you are very well looked after over Christmas.

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  28. Bleubeard and ElizabethWednesday, December 23, 2020

    This is a stunning lady, Valerie. Rather pensive, perhaps, but lovely anyway. the gold gilding flakes around her face really brought this piece out. Thanks for another great entry for Tracey's theme at AJJ, too.

    My favorite photos were the men at work. You don't see that kind of activity where I live.

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  29. Tracey@HotchpotchcreationsThursday, December 24, 2020

    She's beautiful Valerie, I love those gold flake touches on her cheeks and the fligae around her. Great taster session. Enjoy being pampered.. you deserve it Hugs Tracey xx

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  30. Empire of the CatFriday, December 25, 2020

    Happy Birthday! (belated) I love your girl. I've really enjoyed Toni Burt's classes, she sounds like someone I would like to hang out with and drink tea lol

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  31. Magic Love CrowSaturday, December 26, 2020

    I love your art piece and I love your quote! Great photos!!!! Even the men working! LOL! Happy Belated Birthday! Big Hugs!

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  32. nwilliams6Saturday, December 26, 2020

    Beautiful page and lovely girl - wise words too. You do the most interesting pages! Always a delight. Super cool pictures too - I love seeing the architecture in your town and the water. Delightful post. Hope you are doing well my friend. Hugz

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  33. NeetSunday, December 27, 2020

    Obviously your lady is not a reflection of how you are feeling, she looks so sad but you sound as if you are having a lovely time and looking forward to having meals prepared for you. Your Christmas will certainly be different.
    I do hope you are feeling much better each day.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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