Saturday, 2 April 2022

Weekend Post - 2nd on the 2nd and more

Hi Everybody!

It's weekend - enjoy!  Today I have another piece for Alisons challenge at AJJ. This is a hybrid piece, with a painted background, a badly printed out image of John and Yoko,  photos of my balcony blackbird and sunflowers, and some digital butterflies and flowers, all digitally assembled in my graphics programme. The image of John and Yoko was printed onto book paper and the ink in the printer was nearly used up, which made the stripes. Then I decided to call it distressed and leave it as it is!



For Elizabeth's 2nd on the 2nd I have some of my van Gogh knock-offs:









And some spring photos:













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

  1. ChristineSaturday, April 02, 2022

    Lovely art and I enjoyed your spring photos! Have a good weekend!

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  2. kathyinozarksSaturday, April 02, 2022

    Very awesome art and spring photos, happy weekend hugs

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  3. My name is Erika.Saturday, April 02, 2022

    I love your John and Yoko page. John was so talented, and he and Yoko made a good team. And it's a super song too. And It's good to see your Van Gogh pieces again too. I remember them. And wow, you do have real spring. Your so lucky as here it slowly inches its way to better weather. have a wonderful weekend. hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 02, 2022

      Thanks Erika. Our beautiful spring is now icy cold with snow and sleet showers, not so good! Hugs, Valerie

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  4. Bleubeard and ElizabethSaturday, April 02, 2022

    I feel bad now that I didn't create a new journal entry for Alison's theme along with my second look. I really LOVE your new entry. I think the streaks give the couple texture and almost an ethereal look. This is a great entry for Alison's theme at AJJ, but I will say it again, I was never a Beatles fan, which includes when the group disbanded and went their own merry ways. The art is fabulous, though.

    I have always loved your Vincent drawings. I especially like the one where his ear is bandaged. They are all wonderful, though. Thanks for sharing these as your second look on the 2nd, dear.

    You have brought spring to my monitor. I woke to snow today, so your spring photos are much appreciated.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 02, 2022

      Thanks E. I still am a Beatles fan. At school they forbade us to listen to Beatles music because it was too revolutionary. That was back in the 60s. So we all went out and bought beatles records! Cold and sleety here today, too, spring is hiding!

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  5. peppylady (Dora)Saturday, April 02, 2022

    We all need love and peace

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  6. kiwikidSaturday, April 02, 2022

    I really like the effect on the John and Yoko photo. Lovely photos, so good to see your leaves and flower buds coming as ours are heading into autumn.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 02, 2022

      Thanks Sue, autumn is always a beautiful time of year. Have a great weekend!

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  7. AnonymousSaturday, April 02, 2022

    Hi Val, good morning! Hope you are now ssafely at home for your weekend, take care and have fun! Hugs from us all, Sarah

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 02, 2022

      Hi Sarah, I am home and wonderig where the room service is! Strange feeling to be alone. But tomorrow I go back! Have a great weekend, hugs to all!

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  8. Nancy ChanSaturday, April 02, 2022

    Beautiful paintings. Lovely spring photos. Beautiful close up pigeon.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 02, 2022

      Thanks Nancy. The pigeon sits in the tree waiting to see if I put food out for the birds!

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  9. David M. Gascoigne,Saturday, April 02, 2022

    Good morning, Valerie: Had you not told us that the printer was low on ink, we would never have known. We would have assumed that it was for creative effect that you imposed streaky lines, having taken great pains to achieve the result. We would have been drawn right in. You could have claimed the lines were the imprint of a blazing comet, hurtling towards star-crossed lovers. Oh, the story you missed. I see also that Van Gogh is once again pleading, "Lend me an ear", but it looks as though he is getting no more response now than he ever did. If only he could have had the revenue from one of his paintings what a life he could have led. Your photographs of spring give us all hope. I noticed yesterday that Narcissus are poking through the soil. Soon there will be blooms and warm sunshine. Actually the primula at the front of the house already have yellow flowers. I suspect that weekend for you, as for us, is little different from any other day of the week, but enjoy it to the fullest. Hugs and kisses, David

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 02, 2022

      Hi David! Darn it, I missed an opportunity there, oh dear! Why didn't I think of that. Now I have new ink and everything is okay again! So sad that van gogh was never recognised in his life time. Glad to hear that the first flowers are showing themselves, you've had a long, hard winter. It's cold and sleety here, too, but probably nothing near the temps you get when the weather is bad! So I'm off for an afternoon nap. Have a good weekend, big hugs to you both!

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  10. Mae TravelsSaturday, April 02, 2022

    Both Van Gough and the Beatles gave the world a lot to think about and remember. I like the combination that you assembled. Both of these icons are among my favorites to think about and see or hear.


    best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 02, 2022

      They did indeed, and both are high on my list of favourites Have a great weekend!

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  11. craftytrogSaturday, April 02, 2022

    Beautiful art and photos Valerie! Thanks for linking up to my AJJ theme with that wonderful song.
    Happy weekend
    Alison

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 02, 2022

      Thanks Alison, I still love that song! Have a great weekend, hugs!

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  12. Divers and SundrySaturday, April 02, 2022

    I love how your framed John and Yoko, surrounding them with love :) Your environment is filled with spring greens. Lovely!

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 02, 2022

      Thanks, I miss those times so much! Have a great weekend!

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  13. JeanieSaturday, April 02, 2022

    I love your VanGogh knock offs. You paint as well as he does!

    Your spring is making me smile -- and eager. It seems like ours continues to drag its heels but it can't forever! Have a splendid weekend.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 02, 2022

      Thanks Jeanie, I love painting van Gogh, he was a fantastic painter. Hope spring soon comes to your place!

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  14. ChrissySaturday, April 02, 2022

    Great knock offs Valerie, as for John and Yoko, I think it was best luck that the printer did that and you went with it as it looks fabulous, love it..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, April 03, 2022

      Thanks Chrissy, glad you liked it. Have a great day!

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  15. Vee CassidySunday, April 03, 2022

    The printer did not detract from your lovely creation your van Gogh work is brilliant too. Spring pics are great as, after a couple of mild days here we are back to snow and sub zero temps. V

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, April 03, 2022

      Thanks Vee. Same here ith the wseather, we have had 3 very cold and wintry days. The sun is shining today, so thats good! Have a great week!

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  16. Sandra CoxSunday, April 03, 2022

    I especially love the first piece. AND. What purrfect spring photos.
    Hope you are feeling grand.
    Hugs,

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, April 03, 2022

      Thanks Sandra, I am feeling better, thatÄs great!

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  17. aussie aNNieSunday, April 03, 2022

    Love this post, beautiful projects and love those colours ♥

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, April 03, 2022

      Thanks so much Annie. Hugs to you and Bella!

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  18. QuinleySunday, April 03, 2022

    Your artwork is beautiful as always. :) I love the portraits.
    -Quinley
    P.S. I hope you're feeling better.

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  19. DebraSunday, April 03, 2022

    LOVE the Van Gogh pieces! Beautiful!

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  20. Danielle L ZecherSunday, April 03, 2022

    I love the tulip picture.

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  21. SueSunday, April 03, 2022

    Your John & Yoko piece is fabulous, the printer stripes really suit it. I love your Van Gogh pieces too! Take care and have a very happy April, Sue xx

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  22. MeggymayMonday, April 04, 2022

    I think you will have guessed that I loved this page with John and Yoko, the printer stripes looked okay for me and added texture effects to this fabulous page. Hope the weekend went well for you , I am catching up as always these days.
    Yvonne xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, April 04, 2022

      Thanks, John and Yoko we're a Part of ihr Younger years. Have a great week.

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  23. Lowcarb team memberWednesday, April 06, 2022

    I do like your John and Yoko piece ...
    I also enjoyed seeing your photographs.

    All the best Jan

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  24. NeetThursday, April 07, 2022

    Love your John and Yoko page - a true romance there. And I like the fact that you have brought your balcony blackbird into the scene. Gorgeous background choice.
    Those are some fab Van Gogh's for uks to look at, beautifully executed and such love spring photos.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  25. Sharon FritchmanThursday, April 07, 2022

    Hi again, Valerie! What an amazing page - I absolutely love your John and Yoko work of art! The "distressed" background is perfect for the piece, and I really like how you used your own photos here, too. It is perfect for the AJJ challenge this month. All You Need is Love is one of my favorite songs, too! And your Van Gogh "knock-offs" are very beautiful and impressive! WOW! And lastly, of course, I always enjoy your photos yours of Spring are so pretty!! It shouldn't be long now here in Pennsylvania! Take care - hope you are feeling well! HUGS, Sharon

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  26. LiscaFriday, April 08, 2022

    I've always been a Beatles fan (and still am) so I love your page.
    Thank you for all the beautiful photos. I so long for spring/summer!
    Hugs,
    Lisca

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  27. pearshapedcraftingMonday, April 18, 2022

    Fabulous post - love the journal page - brilliant song! Your photos are certainly;y showing signs of Spring! Love the Van Gogh 'knock-offs' Hugs, Chrisx

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