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Wednesday 10 February 2021

Midweek post

Hi Everybody!

We've had heaps of snow, freezing rain, ice and very cold temps here this week, and to top it all the Rhine is flooding! Apart from that, everything's fine! 

Today I have a hybrid piece to share, a Buddha painting superimposed onto a photo of a dilapidated wall. The text was added digitally. I am linking to my 'heavy metal' challenge at AJJ. I used lots of gold and bronze paint:




Last week we had a few mild but cloudy days:










Then it started to rain:










The snow and flood pics are still in my camera, I will show them soon!
Have a great day, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!


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  1. MarthaWednesday, February 10, 2021

    Another gorgeous piece! Beautiful photos as always. Bundle up and stay nice and warm!

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  2. My name is Erika.Wednesday, February 10, 2021

    Love this piece for AJJ Valerie. The Buddha works so well with the photos-peaceful! It looks so green in those photos. I know it can still feel cold. Today it snowed all day. Funny all the ways winter can show its face. Have a wonderful mid-week. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, February 10, 2021

      Thanks Erika. We all seem to be having lots of winter weather. Stay warm!

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  3. Magic Love CrowWednesday, February 10, 2021

    I truly love your art piece and I love the quote! So true!! I am so sorry about the weather! Please take care of you!!! Love your photos so much! Big Hugs!

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, February 10, 2021

      Thanks Stacy! It's rare to have floods and snow at the same time! Take Care!

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  4. kathyinozarksWednesday, February 10, 2021

    Your art page is amazing! wow some crazy weather for you-can't get over how green the grass is we got allot of rain too last week but not warm enough to turn it green this week we are in a super deep freeze very very cold stay warm-

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, February 10, 2021

      Thanks Kathy. We are all in the GRIP of winter. Just now everything is White, and the cold will stay for some time. Stay safe!

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  5. Irish CherokeeWednesday, February 10, 2021

    An amazing art piece. Love the composition and color. We have snow on the ground yet with more due to come. Very cold here.

    Hugs and Blessings,
    Jim

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  6. AnonymousWednesday, February 10, 2021

    Hi Val, good morning! Hope you're keeping warm and well in this cold! Love your beautiful Buddha page, it's lovely! Great photos, too! We're slowly drying out, not easy in this weather! Take care ❤, hugs from us all, Sarah

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, February 10, 2021

      Thanks Sarah, glad you are drying out again. Take care, hugs to all!

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  7. Rustic PumpkinWednesday, February 10, 2021

    It looks like you were able to have a lovely walk, and I don't know about you but I enjoy walking in the rain. I hope where you live isn't that close to the river if it is flooding. Yikes! Stay safe and stay well. Hugs, Deb

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, February 10, 2021

      Thanks Deb, I love walking in the rain, too! We are near the river so need to be careful! Stay safe!

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  8. MartynaWednesday, February 10, 2021

    The sky on these photos are beautiful!;)

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  9. David M. Gascoigne,Wednesday, February 10, 2021

    I think you need to take this spam off your site, Valerie, and not give this jerk the free exposure he is seeking. As for Buddha, his image brings back great memories for me of travelling through countries where his image is ubiquitous, and his blessings are dispensed to all and sundry! Your Buddha looks both wise and kind. He would be right at home in Bhutan. The Canada Geese, I am happy to note, are munching away on the grasses of Germany, no doubt repaying their debt of appreciation with copious quantities of organic fertilizer. Watch where you step! Hugs and kisses from Canada. David.

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, February 10, 2021

      I took it off as soon as I saw it, some people try all the tricks! I enjoyed painting Buddha and love his wisdom. The Canada geese love our wet and green meadows, that's true! And you're right about the fertilizer! Have a good and safe day, hugs to you both!

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  10. nwilliams6Wednesday, February 10, 2021

    Lovely journal page, Valerie. The metal touches and patterns are awesome, but the words grab me. We all miss out on so much by dwelling in the past or future (it is easier for me to avoid living in the past, but it is harder for me to worry about the future with all that is going on...).

    Thanks for sharing the pictures - so lovely. Hope you are staying bundled up and water-proofed while you are out on these walks!

    Hugz

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, February 10, 2021

      Thanks, bundle up well when I go out! Take care!

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  11. nwilliams6Wednesday, February 10, 2021

    I meant not worry about the future above - lol!

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  12. aussie aNNieWednesday, February 10, 2021

    Gorgeous post , full of vibrancy and design is fabulous. xx
    words of wisdom similar to what my dad used to tell me when I worried.

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, February 10, 2021

      Thanks. Your dad was right, we shouldn't worry so much!

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  13. gigi-hawaiiWednesday, February 10, 2021

    I like your Buddhist art, the best art in your collection in my opinion. I love the quote, too.

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  14. pearshapedcraftingWednesday, February 10, 2021

    Oh My! Love this page Valerie! Great photos, hope you didn't get too wet! Thanks for the snowdrop pic too- haven't seen any here yet! Hugs, Chrisx

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, February 10, 2021

      Thanks! The snowdrops have now been covered by the Rhine!

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  15. Sandra CoxWednesday, February 10, 2021

    The piece is wonderful as is the saying.
    Love the pictures.
    How are you feeling?
    Hugs

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  16. Divers and SundryWednesday, February 10, 2021

    So many outdoor photos are good to see :)

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  17. DVArtistWednesday, February 10, 2021

    The weather is crazy nuts this year. I love your Buddha art piece today. Take care a be safe over there.

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, February 10, 2021

      Thanks Nicole, you are so right about the weather! You take care, too!

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  18. Kathy LeoniaWednesday, February 10, 2021

    ach so lovely photos;) I see nature who is awaking after the winter time:D

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  19. kiwikidWednesday, February 10, 2021

    Beautiful art work and photos Valerie.

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  20. EllaThursday, February 11, 2021

    Hello Gorgeou!
    Very gorgeous piece!
    Is there no snow? We are almost buried under ... And it is so cold ... -16 at night and -6 during the day!
    I love your snowdrops picture!
    Enjoy your day,
    Hugs!

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 11, 2021

      Thanks Ella. Lots of snow and freezing cold, the photos are all in my camera! Take care Sweetie!

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  21. pinkyThursday, February 11, 2021

    Your weather looks messy Valerie! We are very dry, very cold and awaiting a fall of snow at the minute so will probably look like this in a few days lol. Loving your art work today. I hope you are keeping well and improving every day xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 11, 2021

      Thanks Pinky! Messy is a good word, rain, snow ice and floods! Stay safe!

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  22. Sandra CoxThursday, February 11, 2021

    Some of these rainy pictures look like our backyard. Heh.

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  23. craftytrogThursday, February 11, 2021

    Fabulous hybrid art and wonderful photos Valerie! I hope the river goes down soon.
    Hugs,
    Alison xx

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  24. NeetThursday, February 11, 2021

    Cannot imagine something as large as The Rhine flooding - mind you I only know the bit in Dusseldorf which is huge. It's cold here too but not as much snow as you describe. More on the way I believe. Stay warm.
    Love that Buddha - what a gorgeous face and how clever the way you have superimposed it on the background. I wish I could manipulate things on a computer like you can. Very clever.
    HJugs, Neet xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 11, 2021

      Thanks Neet! The Rhine oftentimes when the snow melts, but just now we've got everything together! Stay safe!

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  25. SueThursday, February 11, 2021

    What an amazing piece Valerie, really beautiful. We are having a very cold time at the moment, lots of snow and ice, so I'm really looking forward to Spring. Take care and have a great week, Sue xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 12, 2021

      Thanks. We are all longing for spring! Take care!

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  26. 2amscrapperThursday, February 11, 2021

    love your art work!

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  27. JeanieFriday, February 12, 2021

    Nice to know all is fine, apart from ice and flooding. It really is quite beautiful but I'm glad you don't have to go out in the ice! Take care!

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 12, 2021

      Thanks Jeanie. Beautiful but very cold and slippery. Take care!

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  28. Tracey@HotchpotchcreationsFriday, February 12, 2021

    So rich in those metal paints, the quote works super. Makes me want to go sit and take some time out to ponder.. and then paint. The weather has been so cold here with more snow but there's change coming next week I believe. Stay warm Hugs Tracey xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 12, 2021

      Thanks Tracey! Next week the weather is supposed to get even worse! Take care of yourself!

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  29. Let's Art JournalFriday, February 12, 2021

    The gold and copper paints with the Buddha painting superimposed looks so beautiful! It looks like you had a lot of rain,we've been having snow flurries, but they haven't lasted long 😁. Those photos of the clouds with the sliver of yellow looks amazing, very atmospheric. Happy and creative wishes! Hugs Jo x

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, February 13, 2021

      Thanks Jo, this is ihr coldest winter in years. Have a great Weekend!

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  30. Lowcarb team memberSaturday, February 13, 2021

    Lovely art :)

    All the best Jan

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  31. peppylady (Dora)Sunday, February 14, 2021

    Love the creative things you done. It pretty cold here in North Idaho.
    Coffee is on and stay safe

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, February 14, 2021

      Thanks Dora, you stay safe and warm, enjoy your coffee!

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