Hi Everybody!
Hope your week is going well!
Today I have pieces to share - one for our poetry challenge at AJJ and one for Michele's cat challenge at Tag Tuesday. But before I carry on I would like to say how thankful I am to Sandie, who keeps the blog running and has given it a nice, new look. Heartfelt thanks💖💖💖!
This first piece is a semi-abstract piece I made whilst on a coach journey some years ago in southern Germany. I found the sketch recently, and worked on it with gouache to give it somed form and colour. I can see hills, mountains, rivers .... Can you see more? And the poem is from William Blake, another favourite from my school days so long ago.
And this happy and successful cat is for Michele's challenge at Tag Tuesday:
And a few funnies and pics from David Zinn:
The one about waking up when nothing hurts is too true for my liking these days!
Have a great day, take care,
And thanks a lot for coming by!
The colorful abstract and blue kitty artwork are both great! I too can relate to the duck waking up with nothing hurting LOL Have a great week ahead
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I'm always thankful when I can get up easily! Hugs!
DeleteLovely art and a precious photo. Thanks for the thinkies.
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine!
ReplyDeleteHi Val, love both pieces, they are very well made. The cat is too funny, and the first one very peaceful and calming. Have a great day, hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah, have a lovely day, hugs to all!
DeleteI like that colorful piece and the enthusiastic cat. Fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, hugs!
DeleteDavid Zinn never fails!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, I love his works!
DeleteFabulous bright happy piece Valerie ad love the snarky cat with the gleam in his eye, I wonder what he WILL get up to next..
ReplyDeleteLu CHRISSYxx
I just asked that snarky cat, and he says he's going to pay you a visit and play with all your paper etc!
DeleteYou got some great funnies. Love the pieces, especially that cat.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com
Thanks. I would love a cat like that!
DeleteGreat collection of photographs and loving the funnies too. I understand how the cow feels Lol! Hugs Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteThanks. You and me both! Hugs!
DeleteSuch colourful art, and I enjoyed the funnies.
ReplyDeleteSending my good wishes.
All the best Jan
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Thanks Jan, hugs!
DeleteThat is a great poem, isn't it? I love that piece you used it on. I see hills and trees and all kinds of beautiful natural items. It's definitely a beauty. And Michele's theme at Tag Tuesday is great. I like your kitty tag. It should be a fun challenge. I hope you have a lovely Wednesday. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThanks Erika!.I love animal challenges! Glad you like my landscape. It was so pretty and relaxing to sit in the coach and be driven! Have a great day! Hugs!
DeleteWhat a fabulous abstract countryside, Valerie, I love it! And that cat is definitely wallowing in his fortune, lol. My fingers were doing so well for a few days then I woke up today having slept wrong and they are quite painful. So it's my neck and shoulder causing it, dangit. At least that rules out some things. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks Aimeslee. Sorry to hear that your fingers are hurting, that's not good. Hope you get it sorted with your neck and shoulder. Perhaps a different pillow would help? Hugs and feel better soon!
DeleteOhhhh your abstract art is stellar. I love it. Great photos too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nicole, hugs
Deletegetting up and not hurting is a distant memory, as is leaping out of bed in the morning! Hope you are keeping well? Hugs, Deb
ReplyDeleteYou're right there, I think we both wish that it were different! Take care of yourself, dear! Hugs!
DeleteIt's so nice to come by your place. Many greetings from Viola and thank you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Pentecost.
Thanks Viola. Enjoy the holiday, we have a long weekend....Hugs!
DeleteYour abstract piece is really stunning, Valerie. I too see mountains and rivers, and the whole vibrancy of nature, but I also see the amazing talent of a true artist. Your creations never cease to delight and impress. And to think you created this on a bus tour makes it even more impressive, as though it were a mere diversion to pass away the time. Better take more bus tours is all I have to say! I have been keeping a very close eye on my mail box, but so far no news from Germany. I will let you know immediately, of course! I hope that your aches, pains, twinges, jolts and irritations are at a low ebb right now, and will have the decency to stay there. Hugs and kisses - David
ReplyDeleteThanks David, much appreciated! Glad you like it. It was such lovely and gentle scenery, I just had to sketch it, and later paint it. I hope your envelope soon arrives! Hugs, Valerie xxxxxxx
DeleteI am sorry you are in pain. Not a good thing! Love your abstract a lot. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThanks, glad you like it! Hugs!
DeleteInnit the truth about waking up without hurting:) You have a grand one.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com
Oh yessssssss!
DeleteYour abstract does have many hidden views. Love it. The happy cat is perfect. The cow speaks volumes about getting old and love the mouse in the tulip. Zinn is always a pleasure.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Blessings
Thanks so much, Jim, hugs!
DeleteI'm with you on that meme! And I love the images you created and the fun memes too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie, hugs!
DeleteWonderful artwork and great memes Valerie!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alison, hugs!
DeleteI lovde your poem and the accomanying picture. It, to me, is along the style of Clarice Cliff and is beautifully done. I can see woodland in it too.
ReplyDeleteMust say I love your header.
Great funnies/thinkies
Hugs, Neet xx
Thanks so much, Neet. Hope you are doing well. I don't know Clarice Cliff, must take a look see. Have a great Friday, hugs!
DeleteI love both your pieces but of course special thanks for participating in my cars challenge. I also greatly appreciate Sandie. AND William Blake! May your days with pain be fewer and fewer. xo
ReplyDeleteThanks Michele! Have a good week! Hugs
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