Hi Everybody!
It's weekend, enjoy! I still get excited when it comes to the weekend, although as a retiree I don't have to work any more. The weather has warmed up a bit, my flowers are growing well, and it's good to get out without freezing. On Friday I went to Aldi with my neighbour to do the shopping, and we had to wait - well distanced - in a queue till we got in. But inside was fine, we had plenty of space as not so many people are allowed at any one time.
Today I have one of my Van Gogh knockoffs, made using acrylics and pastel chalks. The gold metallic stars are stickers. I am linking to Elle's language challenge at AJJ:
And I have a last tag for Sandy's sport challenge at Tag Tuesday:
Some spring greetings:
Have a great weekend, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!
Beautiful Spring photos, love your starry art work.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, have a great weekend!
DeleteYou take the prettiest photos Valerie, loved seeing the sheep too.
ReplyDeleteawesome art-very fun tag too had me smiling
Happy weekend Hugs Kathy
Thanks Kathy, the photos were all still on my camera from the past few weeks, so it's quite a mixture. Glad you like the fun tag, too! Have a great weekend!
DeleteHi Val, good morning! Your art is beautiful, and I love that fun tag! Hope you slept well and feel better today. It's cold and grey again here, hope your weather is better! Hugs from us all, Sarah
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, good morning to you. I slept well and long, and will feel better when the medicaments kick in. The weather looks grey and chilly here, too! Hugs to you all!
DeleteI love Van Goch, and I love your tribute to him. Isn't it grand to see all the flowers now? Apparently, you must queue here to get into shops, but once inside it is a sad free for all with no observance of social distancing. Hugs, Deb
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb. I love Van Gogh and have painted my version of many of his paintings, which is always fun. They are being very careful in the shops here now, so that's good. Have a great weekend!
DeleteA very successful knockoffs :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Have a wonderful weekend!
DeleteWow. You got some amazing close-up shots here. Your starry page is nice and the tag is funny & adorable. hugs, Teresa
ReplyDeleteThanks Teresa. Have a great weekend! Hugs!
DeleteLove your van Gogh rendition and your zaftig gal just made me laugh. Gorgeous floral photos. Oh, that lambie is so cute, too. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks CJ, I feel like that when I do my morning exercises!
DeleteI always love when you share Starry Night images you create. This one is different and I really like the way you portrayed the stars.
ReplyDeleteYour tag was really clever, and it looks like the lady found a great companion to join in her exercise regime. LOVE that exercising cat!
You have a wonderful mix of beautiful nature shots. The swans were great, but the flowers, many of which I couldn't identify, were wonderful.
Thanks Elizabeth! There's an advert on TV which shows a lady and cat doing their exercises together, so I picked up the idea here! Glad you like the photos!
DeleteYour Van Gogh knockoff will knock the socks off most, Valerie! Great job! I have absolute confidence that Vincent would be very pleased to know that the Diva of Balconia, so many years hence, continued to find inspiration in his work. And I bet he wouldn't even demand royalties. After all, he was hardly used to affluence! The photograph of the feather shows very clearly what a lovely and highly efficient item it is. Feathers are almost totemic for me. And just take a look at those swans. If you had to define grace, elegance, style and beauty, I doubt that you could do better than to select a swan. A couple of evenings ago they had a short segment in the news about a fashion show. I have to say that some of those models look deformed! Give me a swan any day! The weekend is upon us, and you are quite right, Valerie, that it is no longer as significant as when we toiled at our daily jobs, but it is still to be enjoyed to the fullest. Last evening we kicked it off well with Chicken parmigiana for dinner, with a delightful Argentine Merlot. The simple things in life are often VERY good. I will take my leave for now, but no doubt we will be chatting again come Monday. Hugs and kisses (oodles of them). David
ReplyDeleteThanks David, I have always been fascinated with Van Gogh and his works, and love making 'my' versions. Feathers are beautiful. I love finding them when I am out walking. That little white one was really tiny, but so beautiful. I'm always happy when the swans come to the Rhine, mostly they live in the little lakes, where it's a lot more peaceful. Some models really look strange, that's true! Chicken parmigiana and Merlot sounds great, wish I lived nearer! I'm planning a quiet and restful weekend, with lots of reading and coffee, and an apple pie will be baked tomorrow. Till next time, hugs to you both!
DeleteIf you lived closer, Valerie, a third place would be routinely set.
DeleteThanks David, that warms the cockles of my heart!
DeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous post , lovely colouring and backgrounds and your photos are a delight. . xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Annie, much appreciated. Have a great weekend!
DeleteThe night sky is a great topic for Elle's challenge. I love this Van Gogh-esque page. The night sky has lots to say, and even better when it swirls and sparkles too. And funny tag too. That made me smile. Your spring photos are great to see. It is always so exciting to see spring blooming and the grey and blah of winter disappearing. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThanks Erika. Spring is a fabulous season. Enjoy your weekend!
Delete"Starry Starry Night" - now I am singing that song! Van Gogh is my favorite painter. I really enjoyed all of your pictures today.
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
Thanks Sandy, I love that Song, too! Have a great Weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove the starry night page Valerie, it's one of my favourite paintings. I actually did one in acrylic just before xmas too! I love all the gold against the blue. I also love your wisteria and wish I had some! Thanks for joining me for the Language theme at Art Journal Journey this month Elle xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Elle, have a great Weekend!
DeleteI love van Gogh's Starry Night, too. And that exercise tag is humorous.
ReplyDeleteThanks, it's one of my fave pictures. Have a great weekend!
DeleteOoh! What a gorgeous starry night! Love Van Gogh and especially this one. Struggling with my tag still...
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos, sys-ch beautiful flowers and that swan and the feather - wonderful! Hope you are having good weekend - yes they certainly are less of a 'thing' after retirement! Hugs, Chrisxx
Thanks Chris, have a great Weekend!
DeleteOh what a fabulous Tag..reminds me of myself "round",lol.
ReplyDeleteLove the image of the lady and her cat..such fun..xx
Thanks Sandie, I can definitely relate to this one!
DeleteGorgeous art and love your spring flowers, love spring.
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine, happy weekend!
DeleteThey've removed our mask mandate here for vaccinated folks, but since there's no way to know who's vaccinated and who isn't you can imagine how this will go *sigh* I'll continue to mask up inside stores.
ReplyDeleteYour closeups are stunning, and you do such a great job getting clear photos of the birds. Mine always turn out blurry.
You're right, it's like a crazy lottery. Stay safe!
DeleteBeautiful pictures �� Have a nice day ��
ReplyDeleteThanks Martyna, you, too!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely art and wonderful collection of photographs.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a good weekend.
All the best Jan
Thanks Jan, have a happy Sunday!
DeleteSo happy you were able to go shopping! Love the first piece of art and the second one, is so cute! Stunning photos!!! Love them all! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks Stacy! Have a wonderful Sunday, stay safe!
DeleteIt's definitely spring in your world! Loving the Van Gogh knock offs, the sheep and all the pretty blooms! Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie, have a great Sunday!
DeleteBeautiful page Valerie, I love all of the blue and that wonderful sentiment, such a fun tag too! Gorgeous photos all of the flowers are in bloom and so pretty.
ReplyDeleteTake care and I hope you have a great week ahead.
Hugs, Tammy
Thanks Tammy, you have a wonderful week, too. Hugs!
DeleteJust catching up Valerie, a lovely page and I love your quote and the tag is brilliant and such fun. Love the Spring photos, especially the magnolia - stunning.
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a great weekend.
Avril xx
Thanks Avril! Magnolia is one of my favourites! Have a great week, hugs, Valerie
DeleteValerie I love your artwork. Your dancing cat and fish made me laugh out loud! Take care, keep walking, and have a very happy week xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue, we need Something to laugh about!
DeleteYour "Van Gogh knock-off" is fabulous! I love the colors, the blue and silver go so well with each other. Lovely spring images at well. Standing in line at Aldi - ugh! I'm glad we don't have to do that anymore. Were you able to get your vaccination? I am fully vaccinated since March and I'm so relieved. Life is getting a bit more normal, even though I am still quite cautious. Enjoy the spring!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carola, I love Van Gogh. I've had my fist vaccination with Biontech, I get the next one at the beginning of June. Being cautious is advisable! Have a great week!
DeleteIts a good quote and a wonderful star filled sky scene on this page. Your take on the theme AJJ is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteStay safe.
Yvonnn e xx
Thanks Yvonne. Take care of yourself, hugs!
DeleteWonderful art and beautiful photos Valerie!
ReplyDeleteWe have a garden full of young starlings at the moment. I love watching them, they're so noisy, and I do feel for their poor parents! :-D
Alison xx
Thanks Alison. They are indeed loud! But beautiful!
DeleteI so enjoyed your "knock off" post. A lovely journal page and a great tag too. Where do you get those figures from? She reminds me of the ladies having coffee that you used.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos, especially the flower ones - what is that blue flower - such a gorgeous shade of blue, and the one with the pigeon. Now that one is very clever and would be worthy of entry into a competition. You work so well with a camera.
Hugs, Neet xx