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1. Red Bird

By: Jennifer DeDonato, on 3/31/2011
Blog: Colorfly Studio (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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I plan to take better pictures (I took this with the camera on my phone). I plan to change the beak color to red I wasn't focused and made it a creamy brown color...duh.

24x24 Mixed Media

paper, acrylic, dye ink

3 Comments on Red Bird, last added: 4/2/2011

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2. IF : Stitch by Stitch

By: Laurel Gaylord, on 1/11/2008
Blog: studio lolo (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: neglect, red bird, decay, sacred space, hope, fiction, beauty, decay, red bird, stitch, stitch, neglect, sacred space, Add a tag

Not far from downtown there's a rusted, old abandoned space-metal building sitting in a state of decay from neglect. There are several block shapes spray-painted in random colors as though graffiti artists used the side of the building to test their new cans before tagging the local businesses and schools.

In spite of the blacktop surrounding this building, a small tree pushed its way through the asphalt-covered ground several years ago. The part of the building behind the tree makes such a beautiful backdrop, like a giant patchwork quilt sewn together stitch by stitch, always there to embrace this tree.

It's Redbird's favorite place, especially in the afternoon when the sun glows on the warm colors of the quilted metal. It's as though Redbird gives the tree a reason to stay alive with the promise of her daily return.

What some may perceive as decay and neglect, Redbird finds a sacred space that welcomes her with warmth, grace and beauty.

Done for Illustration Friday's prompt: Stitch. Acrylic and colored pencils on scrapbook paper.

0 Comments on IF : Stitch by Stitch as of 1/1/1900

claudine hellmuth said, on 1/11/2008 7:08:00 PM

beautiful painting!!

Regina (artsy_reg) said, on 1/11/2008 7:16:00 PM

Such a lovely rendering, and such a lovely story as well. Just beautiful.

Anonymous said, on 1/11/2008 7:36:00 PM

enchanting: michael dailey

thefridayfrog said, on 1/11/2008 7:52:00 PM

lolo...this is so lovely. i love love the soft color blocks, the form of the tree, and the very sweet redbird.
the acrylic and the pastels make such a winning medium team! hooray for you to explore it all! :))

NANCY LEFKO said, on 1/11/2008 8:31:00 PM

lovely illustration and such a fine tale.....

Barbara Hagerty said, on 1/11/2008 10:21:00 PM

This is lovely! Wonderful illo!

JO said, on 1/11/2008 11:26:00 PM

What a beautiful painting, really lovely.

neilornstein said, on 1/12/2008 9:45:00 AM

this is my absolute favourite to date ( until the next favourite comes along). Rich color and strong design.

Digital Scott's illustrationblog said, on 1/12/2008 10:09:00 AM

Very, very nice. The colors are awesome! And nice big view to enjoy in all it's glory!

Mick said, on 1/12/2008 10:28:00 AM

What an interesting mix of media with scrapbook paper foundation. I love this piece, Laurel, very good job with the story as well!

Nancy Bea said, on 1/12/2008 10:37:00 AM

Lovely, as always!

Rrramone said, on 1/12/2008 11:02:00 AM

Love the colors and the shadows. ;-)

ValGalArt said, on 1/12/2008 11:05:00 AM

Filled with beauty and hope! Love this!!!

Perriette said, on 1/12/2008 11:13:00 AM

I don't know which I like better, the story or the illustration. Both are poetic.

Isabelle said, on 1/12/2008 11:22:00 AM

Lovely colors!

Sherry Rogers said, on 1/12/2008 2:04:00 PM

what a wonderful Story. I love this painting a lot! Great Colors.

atomicvelvetsigh said, on 1/12/2008 7:53:00 PM

this is so gorgeous! one of my faves this week so far.

Greg Hartman said, on 1/12/2008 8:06:00 PM

This has turned out beautifully! I love the cast shadow from the tree to the wall too!
Thanks for the welcoming back and your comment on my blog. I'd my car stolen in the beginning of November, it threw a huge wrench in the works for me. Fortunatly I've a good friend who has been letting me use her car for awhile.

rbaird said, on 1/12/2008 9:01:00 PM

Such beautiful things are often missed. Redbird (and Laurel) see the hidden beauty! Thanks for sharing!

Forever Young said, on 1/13/2008 2:56:00 AM

the colours are so warm abd inviting.know i'm back when i see your amazing stuff.

Gorillustrator said, on 1/13/2008 3:30:00 AM

Beautiful.
Very nice pastel colour scheme and wonderful story to accompany it.

isay said, on 1/13/2008 5:59:00 AM

ohh i like this a lot-everything about it.

imwithsully said, on 1/13/2008 8:11:00 AM

Well, how about that! We both used acrylics this week. I think this one is beautiful! Mine is nowhere near the beauty of yours. PS. I am making you my agent!!!!!!

Debra Kay said, on 1/13/2008 9:44:00 AM

I'm glad redbird has her place to be.

nice said, on 1/13/2008 10:54:00 AM

WOW!!!!

Debbie Egizio said, on 1/13/2008 11:52:00 AM

Beautiful!!!!

Red bird can see the beauty in all things! Love this!

suana said, on 1/13/2008 2:04:00 PM

This piece has such a warm and dreamy quality to it. Great combination of quilted background with the naked greenish gray tree.
You are one of those rare bloggers who truly dare comfort and inspire.[at least that's how I see it] Thank you again for your lovely words on my blog!

Zari said, on 1/13/2008 2:46:00 PM

what a lovely story!...and what a wonderful painting; a really great composition, layout and colors!

irvine said, on 1/13/2008 3:29:00 PM

I love love love it!

Princess Pepper Cloud said, on 1/13/2008 3:46:00 PM

You always see the beauty and calm behind every wall!

steve said, on 1/13/2008 5:26:00 PM

Love all the time and thought put into this Laurel.

Ellen Byrne said, on 1/13/2008 7:09:00 PM

Aow. Again, a very thoughtful, serene and beautiful piece!

elizabeth said, on 1/14/2008 4:33:00 AM

This is stunning, and made even more so by the accompanying story. Thanks for sharing!

Ginger*:)* said, on 1/14/2008 4:42:00 AM

If I were a bird this might be my favorite place as well. This is just charming!

carla said, on 1/14/2008 5:27:00 AM

This is such a pretty painting! It's lovely on a visual level - the rendering of the tree and branches is excellent, the shadow on the building is a perfect touch, and Redbird seems to glow - but it's also extra lovely with its story. beauty finds a way to appear in almost every place. You captured it so well:>

PamPod said, on 1/14/2008 6:27:00 AM

Oh...so beautiful. I love your story and it's meaning...despite being surrounded by metal and asphalt, the tree and Redbird don't despair! The colors are so warm and soothing. And, of course, your story is as well.

On a less serious note (because I must) -- dibs on your art when you die!

Tim Hunt said, on 1/14/2008 7:24:00 AM

I enjoyed your artwork and writing. This would make a nice quilt.

kdhamel said, on 1/14/2008 8:45:00 AM

Beautiful! Such wonderful color and softness - your paintings always have such magic in them!

get zapped said, on 1/14/2008 8:58:00 AM

I swear visiting your blog is like going to church, or temple, synagogue, you know that spiritual place in nature… always a breath of fresh air. This piece is so peaceful. Btw, thank you for commenting about my design. I am in the process (have been for some time) in preparing to look for another design job and would love to find something that utilizes my skill with pattern and color. I'm getting past the fear and to the place where I know things will open up, if I keep focus and faith in what I do best. Enjoy your week!

Nicole Florian said, on 1/14/2008 9:04:00 AM

Beautiful colors! Very sensitive!

sketched out said, on 1/14/2008 9:53:00 AM

My soul just sighed. Your story accompanied by your lovely painting brought a little mist to my eye. I had the same reaction to the scene in "American Beauty" when the boy-next-door shows a film he took of the discarded plastic bag floating around in the wind, along with some leaves. It was as poignant as a ballet.

Beauty surrounds us, sometimes in the most unlikely places. Thanks for reminding us.

Señorita Pil said, on 1/14/2008 12:40:00 PM

thanks Lolo, your work is so beautiful!!!

Catnapping said, on 1/14/2008 1:59:00 PM

this is glorious. the colours are zinging right through me, and your speculation about why the tree lives...rings soooo true.

i love this. i love this. i love this.

Brine Blank said, on 1/14/2008 4:57:00 PM

Really like the way you made the shadow play off of the colors in the backround...nice

DeLi said, on 1/14/2008 5:45:00 PM

lovely image. and i could just imagine the place. i see alot of that particularly in countrysides where i walk and its so sad sometimes to see a decaying beauty becuase of neglect. like those ancestral houses i remember as a beauty when i was a kid.

lil kim said, on 1/14/2008 11:59:00 PM

wow that's very lovely. love the pastel colours and beautiful interpretation of the tree's and bird's life. I always think and artist is not so much in what you do but in how you look at life - you are a true artist in all ways!

lil kim said, on 1/15/2008

priya said, on 1/15/2008 8:23:00 AM

This picture is exquisite! And what a lovely story...

Ihhh said, on 1/15/2008 11:33:00 AM

Thanks for your kind comment! I really like your painting. Very beautiful...

Bobo Cat said, on 1/15/2008 12:05:00 PM

lovely story, lovely bird, enchanting painting.

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3. Pay Dirt!

By: Mary Lee, on 5/24/2007
Blog: A Year of Reading (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Do you know about Daedalus Books? They are "the online discount book and music store selling thousands of quality bargain books and overstock CDs for the independent reader and listener."

Books, CDs and DVDs at up to 90% off! Gotta love that.

I don't hit pay dirt with every catalog, but the Spring Children's Catalog had all of these:

Two by Carolyn Marsden, $2.98 and $3.98
THE GOLD THREADED DRESS
SILK UMBRELLAS

Three by Lucy Cousins (future baby shower presents) for $2.49-$3.98

I didn't know there was a companion for MY LITTLE SISTER ATE ONE HARE! Very fun! MY LITTLE SISTER HUGGED AN APE $3.98

LITTLE RUTH REDDINGFORD by Hank Wesselman looks like a fun twist on Little Red Riding Hood. A must for my collection! $4.98

SONG OF THE WATER BOATMAN by Joyce Sidman $10.95. Okay, fine, not such a great price, but might as well since I found so many others...

I've wanted this book since the first time I saw it! A BOOK ABOUT DESIGN: COMPLICATED DOESN'T MAKE IT GOOD by Mark Gonyea $4.98

There are also three from the Smithsonian Odyssey Series that look good ($3.98 each): A GOLDEN AGE: The Golden Age of Radio; THE LAST RAIL: The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad; THAR SHE BLOWS! Whaling in the 1860s. And for $3.98, why not check out THE ESSENTIAL ATLAS OF TECHNOLOGY from 2002. The information on basic technology (wheels and pulleys and the like) shouldn't be outdated.

This is why my classroom is positively overflowing with books!