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Wednesday 21 September 2022

Midweek Post

Hi Everybody!

Today I have a hybrid piece for Neet's fur or feathers challenge, and I'm happy to say that this time I have both on my page. The background is hand painted, the ladies are both lino cuts I made a couple of years back. The animals and tree are from Serif. The text is a hymn we used to sing in morning assembly at primary school, I'm sure others who went to school back in those times will know it, too:



I'm also linking to Rain'sTADD -harvest and food.




Some thinkies and funnies:





I will be back on Friday!

Have a great day, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!

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60 comments:

  1. My name is Erika.Wednesday, September 21, 2022

    This is a great page with your fur and feathers. You picked some lovely animals. I am a giraffe fan, so of course this page caught my attention. I love seeing the ladies too. I know you've used them before, but they are always nice to see. I love those colorful chickens and the rooster on your new header too. I hope you have a nice middle of the week. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 21, 2022

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    2. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 21, 2022

      Thanks Erika! Giraffes are really beatiful. They have such lovely eyes, too. Last week I dug out the bag with all my home-carved stamps, and decided that I need to use them again! Have a great day!

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  2. AnonymousWednesday, September 21, 2022

    Hi Val, good morning! Hope you are feeling a bit better now. Here all is well. Love your Africa page, really beautiful. Hugs from us all, Sarah

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  3. Kathy LeoniaWednesday, September 21, 2022

    i love animal art;D

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  4. NeetWednesday, September 21, 2022

    Those boots are horrendous. Whoever would buy them - someone obviously.
    Your page is fantastic. I love the lino cuts of the two women, how fabulous are they? The whole page is so beautifully constructed, I adore the background colours you have used, they capture what i imagine is the dusk out there. I love how you placed the giraffe and the zebra framing the picture on the right with your two ladies slightly to the left.
    Yes, I remember the hymn, in fact if I want to block something out I sing this hymn silently in my head and it helps me get through that terrible moment.
    Thanks for another great entry for Art Journal Journey Valerie.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 21, 2022

      Thnaks Neet! Those boots are really awful! Glad you like my Africa scene. I often sing this hymn - and others - they are sometimes very comforting. Have a great day, Neet, take care! Hugs!

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  5. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 21, 2022

    Thanks so much, Nancy!

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  6. David M. Gascoigne,Wednesday, September 21, 2022

    Thanks for this vision of Africa, Valerie. It takes me right back to the several trips I have made there, and the recollections are pleasant indeed. I don't think anything quite prepares you for the sight of a giraffe ambling across the savannah. Once seen it is never forgotten. Those boots are about as ugly as anything I have ever seen but the fashion industry seems to excel at producing items no sane person would ever want to wear. Had a great walk yesterday morning with lots of migrants moving though and my companions were delighted - as was I, of course. Today I will be having lunch with a young friend of mine, a tradition we started several years ago and have continued ever since, interrupted only by COVID. He has done well in his chosen career. Hugs and kisses from Ontario - David

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 21, 2022

      Glad you enjoyed your walk, and that you all saw lots of migrants. That must have been wonderful for you all. Today I had a whole flock of green finches on my balcony, they ate everything they coud find! I would love to see a giraffe in the Savannah, but for the time being I will have to be content with my own imagination ans what I see there. Hope you enjoyed having lunch with your young friend, it's good to keep in touc h! Big hugs!

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  7. ashokWednesday, September 21, 2022

    Great post vj

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  8. ChristineWednesday, September 21, 2022

    Lovely page and good thinkies!

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  9. gigi-hawaiiWednesday, September 21, 2022

    I truly like this art today. It's so appealing - the animals and the women, the tree. Just love it.

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  10. AnnieWednesday, September 21, 2022

    A great journal page, Valerie! I love your painted background. All the images are placed perfectly for a well composed collage.

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 21, 2022

      Thanks Annie. Have a great rest ofc the week! Hugs!

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  11. Sandra CoxWednesday, September 21, 2022

    Love that piece and recognize the hymn;) 'Call it a day.' Heh.
    Hugs

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  12. AnonymousWednesday, September 21, 2022

    Hi Val, lovely art again. Hope you are doing well. Hugs, Martha

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  13. Rustic PumpkinWednesday, September 21, 2022

    That's very lovely hybrid piece today, Valerie. Now as to those shoes with toes. Who do you think would wear some like that? I remember back in the 1980s I had socks with individual toes in them. They were the most uncomfortable things ever. Very, very pretty Fair Isle patterns but all my toes wrapped individually, I was waddling about like a duck.

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 21, 2022

      Thanks Deb! I can't imagine anyone wanting to wear boots like that - fancy dress perhaps!? I know those socks, I had some and they rubbed my toes sore! Have a great week, take care!

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  14. ChrissyWednesday, September 21, 2022

    Fabulous Valerie, love your piece and remember the song well and now I'm singing it..badly, but singing it..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 21, 2022

      Thanks hrissy. I think that we all learned that song, but I still like it today. Keep singing my friend! Hugs!

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    2. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 21, 2022

      Chrissy, not hrissy!

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  15. SueWednesday, September 21, 2022

    What a fabulous piece Valerie, this is my favourite hymn, I had it for my wedding 40 years ago as it was one that everybody knows. I love your funnies/thinkies too, but those boots are just wrong! Have a great week xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, September 21, 2022

      Thanks Sue, glad you like that hymn, and it's certainly one that we all learnt. I can't imagine anyone wanting boots like that! Hugs!

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  16. Lowcarb team memberThursday, September 22, 2022

    I've always liked that hymn.
    In fact it was sung at our wedding by the local school choir, special memories :)

    Good selection of funnies.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, September 22, 2022

      Yes, it's good to sing about beauty and happiness. Glad it has nice memories for you!

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  17. aussie aNNieThursday, September 22, 2022

    Beautiful post, arty, most gorgeous designs and colours xx

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  18. bread&saltThursday, September 22, 2022

    Dear Valérie! Really a beautiful art piece. Colors combination is perfect. I loved it. Greetings.

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  19. Gillena CoxThursday, September 22, 2022

    OMG those toe shoes made me smile 😊😊😊

    Happy Thursday Valerie

    Much💛love

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  20. DebraThursday, September 22, 2022

    Love your art and harvest photos. Those shoes made me smile!

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  21. MartynaThursday, September 22, 2022

    Great photos 😊 Have a nice day 😊

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  22. DVArtistThursday, September 22, 2022

    OMG Valerie this piece of art is fabulous. I love your harvest photos too. But I would like those witches shoes. Have a great day.

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, September 22, 2022

      Thanks Nicole! Ha, I would like to see you weäring shoes like that!

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  23. Carola BartzThursday, September 22, 2022

    What a lovely page, Valerie! I love the lino cut ladies, they are wonderful. Last time I did lino cut I was in high school. Your painted background is beautiful. I really like this page very much.

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  24. Valerie-JaelThursday, September 22, 2022

    Thanks Carola. I used to love making lino cuts, but my fingers won't do it anymore!

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  25. Bleubeard and ElizabethFriday, September 23, 2022

    I remember when you made a bunch of those Egyptian lino cuts. This journal page turned out great and is wonderful. It's also perfect for Neet's theme at AJJ.

    You KNOW I love the Pink Floyd song. Awesome.

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  26. Andrea @ From The SolFriday, September 23, 2022

    Your art is wonderful and though I don't remember the song in grade school, I love what it says. Your harvest pictures are great and I especially love the Sun Flower picture ... a reminder of what is happening in Ukraine. Your thinkies are awesome and your funnies and a hoot. All in all a wonderful post, Valerie ...

    Andrea @ From the Sol

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  27. Valerie-JaelFriday, September 23, 2022

    Thanks so much, Andrea. I went to school in England, so perhaps we learnt different songs! Have a great weekend 😊😊😊

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  28. Fundy BlueFriday, September 23, 2022

    Your African piece is awesome, Valerie! I thought I'd have the hymn as a brain worm, because I've sung it many times, but Pink Floyd pushed it out. I heard "Wish you were here" on the radio yesterday. It's one of my all time favorite songs. Great thinks and funnies. Have a happy and relaxing weekend!

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, September 23, 2022

      I created a nice mixture out of Pink Floyd and all things bright and beautiful! Pink Floyd is really legend! Have a great weekend, take care, hugs!

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  29. craftytrogSunday, September 25, 2022

    I love your African themed page Valerie! That hymn takes me back to primary school assemblies.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, September 25, 2022

      Thanks Alison. Primary school is long, long ago but I still love that hymn!

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  30. Let's Art JournalSunday, September 25, 2022

    Wow, such gorgeous artwork and thinkies! The black and white against the colourful background is beautiful 😊. Happy and creative wishes! Hugs Jo x

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  31. Divers and SundryMonday, September 26, 2022

    I remember the song from church, not school, but I do remember it :)

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