Saturday, 20 March 2021

Weekend Post

 Hi Everybody!

It's weekend, enjoy! I am still having a lot of after effects from the treatment and Operations in the hospital, I'm trying to be a patient patient....So I spent most of the day doing nothing!

This painting is one I made in creative therapy at the clinic. I saw a similar painting made by Effy Wild on her facebook page, and just had to case it. It's an A3 mixed media piece made with acrylics. I still like Effy's version better, but was quite satisfied with mine. I added a Horus eye to mine, just felt like it. I also made a second version of it, which I will show another time:

Tracey just reminded me that the text is not in English! The words mean: However dark and heavy the night is, love lights up the darkest dark!







And I altered it with a digital moonflower to make it fit Sheila's single flower challenge at AJJ


The past 2 days were grey and dull:



But today the sun rose in all its glory:






Have a great weekend, take care
and thanks a lot for coming by!
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63 comments:

  1. kathyinozarksSaturday, March 20, 2021

    Hi Valerie, I love those feathers on your page. It is hard to be patient for sure-hugs
    we have the same weather here on the lake-today first sunshine in a week-Happy weekend hugs

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

      Thanks Kathy, isn't it good to see the sun again?! Enjoy your weekend!

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  2. Lowcarb team memberSaturday, March 20, 2021

    What a beautiful sunrise.
    Rest, recuperate and enjoy your weekend.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

      Thanks Jan, I will try! Have a great weekend!

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  3. ChristineSaturday, March 20, 2021

    Beautiful piece, get lots of rest.

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  4. aussie aNNieSaturday, March 20, 2021

    Wonderful art and REST REST REST...XX

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

      Thanks Annie, I think everybody is trying to tell me something....Have a great weekend!

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  5. MarthaSaturday, March 20, 2021

    Your art is beautiful and the photos are great, but please don't overdo it. Take it easy for awhile! Hugs!

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

      Thanks Martha,stay safe. Have a great weekend!

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  6. Elkes LebensglückSaturday, March 20, 2021

    Die Kunst ist wunderschön, ich liebe es mit deinen Spruch und diese intensive Farbe. Ja das bist du .. Geduldig sein ist und bleibt eine Weile noch aber es wird sich lohnen wenn du dich besser fühlst dann.
    Gute Besserung und nächste Woche soll es wärmer auch werden, da wäre ich froh auch!
    Schönes gemütliches Wochenende dir und pass gut auf dich auf!
    Lieben Gruss Elke

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

      Vielen Dank, liebe Elke! Ich muss diesmal viel ruhen, anders geht es nicht! Dir ein schönes Wochenende, pass auf dich auf!

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  7. AnonymousSaturday, March 20, 2021

    Hi Val, good morning! Another wonderful post with a super painting and beautiful sky photos. I know I'm repeating what others have said, but REST! You have been through a very hard time lately and need to respect the demands of your body! Have a restful day, read, do a TV binge, sleep! Hugs from us all, Sarah

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

      Thanks Sarah! I am resting, really, I don't have the strength to do anything else! Have a great weekend! Hugs to all!

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  8. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

    Thanks Laurie. Have a great weekend!

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  9. Tracey@HotchpotchcreationsSaturday, March 20, 2021

    Glad you are resting Valerie there's still plenty of things you can do whilst putting your feet up. Great take on Effy's piece, love how the bright colours push into the darkness and those feathers are smashing. I'm wondering what those words read.
    Grey days here too, looks like they are in for the weekend, so my craft room awaits...
    Take good care Valerie Hugs Tracey xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

      Thanks Tracey! Sorry, I didn't realise that the text was in German! I've translated it now and added it to the post! 'However dark and heavy the night is, love lights up the darkest dark!' Have a great weekend Sweetie!

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  10. Rustic PumpkinSaturday, March 20, 2021

    I do like those last few photos, the sun surrounded and framed with all those fiddly, twiddly scroll like branches. Have an easy weekend, my friend. Hugs, Deb

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  11. EllaSaturday, March 20, 2021

    I always love the feathers ... they remind me of my mom! Your page is beautiful! The quote is also beautiful ...
    Today is very sunny here and I am very happy, spring has started!
    Hello Gorgeous! So glad that you are home en that you are doing wel! Hugs!
    Have a nice weekend! xoxo

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

      Thanks Ella! Feathers are always fascinating and beautiful. The sun is shining here, too, lovely! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  12. sheila 77Saturday, March 20, 2021

    This is a breath-taking artwork, I took some time just to gaze at it. I just love the bird, sitting there peacefully, thinking these deep thoughts, and I like to think he decorated the branch with his collected beads and feathers.
    Thanks very much for the flower moon and for another lovely entry to our challenge at AJJ.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

      Thanks Sheila, glad you like it, it reminds me of the crows in the tree behind the house. Hmm, I have collected beads and feathers here! Have a great weekend!

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  13. David M. Gascoigne,Saturday, March 20, 2021

    Oy vay, a Horus eye so early in the morning! Who can deal with mathematics and squares and such things at this hour when it is barely light outside. The crow can, that's who, because she is so smart. For mere peasants like me it's enough if I can get the milk in my cereal bowl to the right level. It is a pleasure to receive communication from you Valerie Darling from your residence at Balconia-by-the-Rhine, ensconced there as you are, no doubt pondering your next area of ornithological research in presenting new, wonderful, off the beam species to the world. Maybe you even discovered a few clinic-lurking variations during the past three months, given your sleuthing proclivities in uncovering the new, the bizarre and the unusual. And we are still only talking about birds. Enjoy the weekend as much as you can. Get outside and embrace fresh air and sunshine if you are up to it. All of Canada is rooting for you. Maybe we will bang pots and pans outside this even to cheer you on. The whole street will join in! Hugs and kisses, with extras even. David

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

      Hi David! Crows are really smart, I love watching them. As you may have noticed, this is one of Balconia's special species. And yes in the clinic we had a red cross robin, I will show you photos sometime. At the moment I need to remain home, I hope I can get out again next week. Now I know what that strange noise this morning was, I thought it was a revolution! Hope you have a good weekend! Hugs to you both!

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  14. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comSaturday, March 20, 2021

    This is very good, I like it a lot.

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  15. NeetSaturday, March 20, 2021

    I keep looking for the sun here but I think it has gone into hiding.
    Love love this page - the colours are so strong and it is absolutely beautiful. Lovely idea to change the moon for the flower.
    So glad you are resting, the best cure for everything.
    Take care, hugs, Neet xx
    ps lovely words

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

      Thanks Neet! I'm enjoying listening to an audio book with my feet up! Have a great weekend, stay safe!

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  16. My name is Erika.Saturday, March 20, 2021

    I can image you are very happy to be home and to get back to normal. Better to relax and not end up back in the hospital though. Today's art is different from your usual and I can see why you were inspired to make it. The eye of Horus really fits crows, doesn't it? I like the dark to light background too. Enjoy the sunshine from your resting. Sunshine is a great cure for almost anything, especially on the first day spring. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

      Thanks Erika! Sometimes it's nice to do something different! Have a great weekend!

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  17. Teresa ArsenaultSaturday, March 20, 2021

    Gorgeous, meaningful page.

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  18. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

    Thanks Teresa, have a great weekend!

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  19. ashokSaturday, March 20, 2021

    Lovely crows ! Have a great weekend VJ

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  20. TammySaturday, March 20, 2021

    Gorgeous page Valerie, I love how colorful it is and white outlines look awesome! Take care and enjoy your weekend.
    Tammy x

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

      Thanks Tammy, have a wonderful weekend, take care!

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  21. Bleubeard and ElizabethSaturday, March 20, 2021

    Wow. I love the crow with the Horus eye. I love its feathers, too. Stunning art indeed and great addition to Sheila's theme, too.

    Great sun shots today. Looks like I have sun, too. Maybe spring really IS on the way.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

      Thanks E! It was so good to see and feel the sun!

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  22. Lucyna DrozłowskaSaturday, March 20, 2021


    Great job. I wish you a lot of health, rest and recover.

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  23. gigi-hawaiiSaturday, March 20, 2021

    I love that quote on your art. So true! Glorious sunrise.

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  24. JeanSaturday, March 20, 2021

    Love the colors! As always gorgeous photos! I am sorry you cannot get the vaccines yet. Here's hoping you do soon. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

      Thanks Jean. It would be good if they would get a move on here!

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  25. Mrs.BSaturday, March 20, 2021

    A fabulous page Valerie and the background really does reflect your quote - dark to light.
    Wonderful sunrise photos, hope your weather holds for the weekend. Glad you're resting and taking it easy. Have a lovely peaceful weekend.
    Avril xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

      Thanks Avril! A few days of sunshine would be good! Have a great weekend!

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  26. CJ KennedySaturday, March 20, 2021

    Beautiful page and so hopeful. Just like that glorious sunrise. Be well.

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  27. craftytrogSaturday, March 20, 2021

    Your page is gorgeous Valerie, I love the bird and those rainbow colours.
    Beautiful sunrise photos too.
    Hope you have a lovely weekend,
    Alison xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 20, 2021

      Thanks Alison, have a great weekend, stay safe!

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  28. JeanieSaturday, March 20, 2021

    I haven't seen Effy's painting but I like yours very much! I'm glad you are home. Please take it easy and recover.

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  29. SueSunday, March 21, 2021

    Wow this is fabulous, those colours are gorgeous, and I love the addition of the moon flower. I'm so glad that you're home, just remember to keep taking it easy! Have a very happy week, Sue xx

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  30. The Liberty BelleSunday, March 21, 2021

    Nice painting. I like the sentiment on it too.

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  31. Divers and SundryMonday, March 22, 2021

    "Love lights up the darkest night" is an encouraging thought. Your sunrise photos are nice!

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  32. pearshapedcraftingTuesday, March 23, 2021

    A fabulous page and I actually understood part of that quote so my years of annoying Frau Donmall weren't totally wasted!! I love those feathers. Lovely to see those sunny pics - we had a few hours of cloud and sun yesterday but grey all day today! Hugs, Chrisx

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, March 23, 2021

      Thanks Chris. Glad you remember your German! Cold and grey here, too!

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  33. Magic Love CrowWednesday, April 07, 2021

    I love your art piece, so much! I love the quote! I love the colours! I love the crow! I love the eye! Thank you for the glorious photos! Big Hugs!

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