Hi Everybody!
This week seems to be disappearing fast, where does the time go?
Today I have a journal page meant for Elle's language challenge at AJJ and for Paint Party Friday, the language of creation. This is a remake of one I made many years back, but the other one was more purple. The quote is in Hebrew at the top and English at the bottom, and is the first sentence of Genesis. It was painted with acrylics on an A3 sheet of paper, the decorations and wording were made with Pentel pens in white, gold and bronze:
And I am sharing some photos from a trip to the zoo in Krefeld a couple of years back, and I hope they will soon open up again. The sculptures are all from African artists:
This was one of my faves:
I'm hoping that dear David will know what these birds are:
Have a great day, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!
Beautiful creation piece. Lovely photos from the zoo.
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine, have a great day!
DeleteYour creation piece is quite thought provoking and beautiful Valerie. It's a great idea for Elle's challenge. And those are cool African art statues too. Great post. Enjoy the end of your week. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThanks Erika, I loved those statues, too. Have a great day!
DeleteAll fantastic Valerie. Let us know if you find out what kind of birds those are. I hope you are having a great week. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks Martha, I will indeed let you know! Have a great day, hugs, Valerie
DeleteBeautiful post full of delight. enjoy your weekend coming up. xx...
ReplyDeleteHi Val, good morning! Love your very meaningful art today, great colours, too. Hope you had a good night! It's still cold and grey here, I hope they soon get round to sending us better weather Great photos, too. Have a nice day, hugs, Sarah
DeleteSorry I put my comment as reply instead of comment, not quite awake!
DeleteThanks Annie, thanks Sarah! Have a wonderful day!
DeleteDas ist ein sehr schönes und zum nachdenkende Journalseite!
ReplyDeleteWas für wunderschöne Skulpturen das sind und die Tiere! Das war wieder ein schöner Spaziergang durch den Zoo!
Ich wünsche dir einen guten Tag und hoffentlich was besseres Wetter dazu( bei mir regnet es wieder und stürmt!
Lieben Gruss Elke
Danke, liebe Elke, dir einen schönen Tag, bleib gesund und trocken!
DeleteLove the artwork today. Your mystery bird I believe is an Inca Tern. hugs, Deb
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb! And thanks for naming those birds!
DeleteGood morning Valerie: Based in your art, and your impeccable scholarship, it is clear that the physicists and astronomers have been wrong in their theories about black holes - they were obviously blue holes! If only they had consulted with you, you could have saved them a whole lot of trouble, and think of the fun they would have had spending their research funding on other matters. The Inca Tern has already been identified, so I have no need to do that, but the pictures bring back wonderful memories of incredible numbers of them along the coast of Chile several years ago. It's great to see all that African art featured. Years ago, while travelling extensively in West Africa, I had the chance to buy some really good stuff, but my funds were limited back then, and I passed on the opportunity. I have always regretted it. The weekend is almost upon us and yesterday we had a decent rainfall so I am confident that everything will be greening up very nicely. The birds will be singing, the flowers blooming, the sun shining warmly and the coffee tasting good. How much better could it get? Well, there is a bottle of Malbec on the counter. That's how much! Hugs and kisses. David
ReplyDeleteHi David, I'm glad you don't question my authority to pontificate on the true nature of the sky, planets and creation, and accept that my colour choice is much nicer than black. On the other hand, I could have saved myself a lot of work by just painting a big, black hole - too late! I would love to see those birds in huge numbers, too, they were so pretty. I love African art, and have a few pieces I got from friends who were there on holiday. Here it's still raining, but as you say, the birds are singing and I am about to make myself a cup of wonderful Lavazza coffee....Enjoy your Malbec, have a great day, hugs to you both!
DeleteWe will make a toast to you.
DeleteThanks, much appreciated. And if you ever make a toast for me, then please with peanut butter on it!
DeleteYou are such a pedestrian!
DeleteYessssss!😁😁😁
DeleteGorgeous page. Perfect colors. I enjoyed the African sculptures and trip to the zoo. My state is supposed to fully open up on Monday. Enjoy the weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks CJ. Stay cautious when everything opens Up again.
DeleteThe colors in your piece are fabulous -- such motion and energy there. That looks like an absolutely lovely zoo!
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a lovely Zoo!
DeleteYour art is gorgeous! Great color! I love that it includes both the original and a translation.
ReplyDeleteThe sculptures are fun. I hope you get to go back and visit the animals again soon.
Thanks a Lot. I like reading the original Texts.
DeleteLoving your artwork! The universe design with the swirls of colour looks amazing 😁. The sculptures are fabulous too and the little horse is adorable! Happy and creative wishes! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo. It will be great to visit the Zoo again!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful art Valerie, love the rich colors! Awesome photos, the scuptures are amazing and I love all of the cute animals/critters! Take care.
ReplyDeleteHugs Tammy
Thanks Tammy. It's a great place to visit. Take care!
DeleteGood morning, beautiful art Valerie and loved those little horses too hugs
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy! Have a great day!
Deletethis artwork is just stunning:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy, have a great day!
DeleteI bet the trip to the zoo was all sorts of fun. Is that a huge catfish?
ReplyDeleteYour piece is fascinating. Do you know Hebrew?
Hugs
I love zoos. It was a very large fish, but I don't know if it was a cat fizh. Yes, I learnt Hebrew!
DeleteLovely art work Valerie, loved the sculptures in the zoo, and of course the animals.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue, the animals are always wonderful.
DeleteI love the swirls of the Universe you created. I can feel the movement you created with paint and drawings. It is a lovely entry and a great addition to Elle's theme at Art Journal Journey.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE, LOVE, LOVE those sculptures. My favorite is Eye on You. All are well done, though.
Thanks Elizabeth. The sculptures all spoke to me, they were for sale, too, but nothing I could ever afford to buy!
DeleteLooks like you had a wonderful time at the zoo. Great movement in your painting, Valerie! I also love how you photographed it.
ReplyDelete-Soma
Thanks Soma, I'm looking forward to visiting the zoo again soon! Have a great weekend!
DeleteHave a lovely weekend....xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Annie, you, too!
DeleteBeautiful page. Enjoy your weekend. hugs, Teresa
ReplyDeleteThanks Teresa, you have a happy weekend, too!
DeleteGorgeous photos and art
ReplyDeleteHappy you dropped by my blog today
Much💚love
Thanks Gillena. Have a great weekend, hugs!
DeleteStunning piece of art. Sorry I have not been around much, life just gets in the way. Have a great weekend. Hugs Anesha
ReplyDeleteThanks Anesha. Life is sometimes complicated! Have a great weekend.
DeleteLove the colours and energy in your artwork this week, Valerie. I haven't been to the zoo for ages. Your photographs are wonderful, and they might push me to visit the zoo soon. We have a long long weekend here this week, so who knows.
ReplyDeleteThanks John, have a great weekend, look after yourself!
DeleteGreat shots of animal life.
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ReplyDeleteI really like your work. Nice animals but with a crocodile I would not like to meet :)) Have a nice weekend :)
Thanks Luzyna! I think a cat is a better pet than a crocodile! Enjoy your weekend!
DeleteYou can almost see the planets swirling in your piece.
ReplyDeleteI love turtles:)
I'm extremely impressed you know Hebrew. it would make my head whirl.
Hope you have a weekend filled with good health, flowers, birds and purrfect weather.
Hugs
Thanks Sandra! You have a great Weekend, too!
Deletegorgeous solar system art Valerie!! Love seeing all the animals. Things are opening up week by week here and hopefully it will for you as well, even though we still need to be careful. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. Things are loosening up here, too, but we still need to be cautious. Happy PPF and have a great weekend!
DeleteWhat gorgeous artwork Valerie, those purplese are beautiful and there's such movement in your solar system. Take care and have a very happy weekend, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue, these are colours I love.Have a wonderful weekend, look after yourself!
DeleteBeautiful art and wonderful photos. Have a nice evening.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicole, you too!
DeleteSuch lovely artwork, and thanks for the amazing zoo sculptures and animals. ❤ Such a treat! Hugs, RO
ReplyDeleteThanks Ro. I'm looking forward to going there again!
DeleteWow~ Beauteous creation and fantastic animals photography ~ Xo ~ Happy Weekend to you ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteLiving moment by moment,
A ShutterBug Explores,
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Thanks Carol, have a great Weekend!
DeleteVery fine animals. Have a nice weekend :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Martyna!
DeleteI'm loving the rich colours of your universe Valerie, really gorgeous. And all those cuties at the zoo also! Thanks for joining me for the Language theme at Art Journal Journey this month Elle xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Elle! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful page - fabulous colours! Loved seeing the animals - zoos opened here a couple of weeks ago but I don't have any plans to visit! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteThanks Chris. I'm looking forward to going to the zoo again.
DeleteA fantastic page Valerie, it sure makes you want to sit and think for a while.
ReplyDeleteI loved the photos of your trip to the zoo.
Sorry I am late calling in.
Yvonne xx
Thanks Yvonne, have a great week!
DeleteTime does go by so quickly doesn't it ...
ReplyDeleteWe will soon be in the sixth month of the year! What a thought!
Lovely photographs you've shared.
All the best Jan
Yes, time goes by too fast! I agree! Your art piece is very special! Love the statues! Amazing! Big Hugs!
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