tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62115057412359745112024-03-05T00:49:36.173-08:00Tacey's CornerDigital Art and Photo funTaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-73551257476748165742009-07-03T09:43:00.000-07:002009-07-03T09:47:56.086-07:00Happy 4th of July<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAbeDcZoLPX_6-gZtOb3vSkiZSIVYP52wh2CoB-0BEkqhW2b-mBQUI00dl0o6aBw8FF5ShihiE33HXpupklYoZ_u347fanKGLmtoHoODQIxoA0hpOtChvvaQA6XqX0Tk2wmEuIzCJk5mG/s1600-h/4th+of+July.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAbeDcZoLPX_6-gZtOb3vSkiZSIVYP52wh2CoB-0BEkqhW2b-mBQUI00dl0o6aBw8FF5ShihiE33HXpupklYoZ_u347fanKGLmtoHoODQIxoA0hpOtChvvaQA6XqX0Tk2wmEuIzCJk5mG/s320/4th+of+July.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354275510525470770" /></a>Wow..I can't believe it has been almost a month since I posted here. I have been busy trying to learn my new camera, taking pictures, and learning how to use some terrific Topaz plugins on them! <div><br /></div><div>I hope everyone has been well and for those of us who live in the U.S. that you all have a Happy 4th of July. </div>Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-48392544358088260892009-06-09T16:56:00.000-07:002009-06-10T11:05:36.773-07:00Life in the Cemetery<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR8lPxWxsG6_7U3zuSZfrsoGzVvq2QoEwIDQJ0hsZ-smwNUutEft4Ub4aTK20hBKpAz9tntoBbExb9PFtaXmPtpV53Gy_XIMm32Yh4bmgseo4otBz4Y0XRacq82OASZof6a4koKDpfqsuI/s1600-h/Squirrel.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR8lPxWxsG6_7U3zuSZfrsoGzVvq2QoEwIDQJ0hsZ-smwNUutEft4Ub4aTK20hBKpAz9tntoBbExb9PFtaXmPtpV53Gy_XIMm32Yh4bmgseo4otBz4Y0XRacq82OASZof6a4koKDpfqsuI/s320/Squirrel.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345481790223156498" /></a>I was visiting a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cemetery</span> this morning, and this little fellow played hide and seek with me. He would run behind a head stone, then come out and get fairly close to me..then off to hide again. He had some playmates there too, but this one was the friendliest. Perhaps they get lonely for some live company. :-)Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-33559685971790883582009-06-01T08:27:00.001-07:002009-06-01T08:30:28.163-07:00Poppies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioiiRIWBptMaDm-4n-DZJtoqPM-M4nmHFVXjiw2X1WoMEX52X6YmSF89t0a4bDxHC4MptMzGxM2XQ_et8pXO4tdA910V5HeZDjWKzrHkd73FmwU6MFr_JFA0jZtd0_qGQDVRsy6ZI2kDh0/s1600-h/Poppies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 263px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioiiRIWBptMaDm-4n-DZJtoqPM-M4nmHFVXjiw2X1WoMEX52X6YmSF89t0a4bDxHC4MptMzGxM2XQ_et8pXO4tdA910V5HeZDjWKzrHkd73FmwU6MFr_JFA0jZtd0_qGQDVRsy6ZI2kDh0/s320/Poppies.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342381324181914514" /></a>One of my neighbors has some lovely poppies growing in her "field of flowers", so I had to run over and photograph some. There are so many beautiful flowers this time of year..I wish I could photograph each and everyone of them. :-)<div><br /></div><div>Have a wonderful day and take a moment to enjoy the beauty nature gives us.</div>Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-46526280713419497592009-05-23T06:56:00.001-07:002009-05-23T07:17:19.026-07:00Memorial Day Weekend<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNRL0KktmlD3iCyliI4n8KHtRa_P7DMReC-LxTqb9ZTJ3JENLgb6rNGOFMQUpiv3rUT5gRqS1spIXYMmMrYaQqjOdJzT3HZgXIGgT0yXM6KQappkipggaC2gD-bJs39Yp5gDFNg_F7LqGU/s1600-h/Memorial+Day.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNRL0KktmlD3iCyliI4n8KHtRa_P7DMReC-LxTqb9ZTJ3JENLgb6rNGOFMQUpiv3rUT5gRqS1spIXYMmMrYaQqjOdJzT3HZgXIGgT0yXM6KQappkipggaC2gD-bJs39Yp5gDFNg_F7LqGU/s320/Memorial+Day.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339018027424536002" /></a>Memorial Day is celebrated this weekend here in the United States. Traditional Memorial Day celebrations have diminished over the years, and I think many of us have forgotten the meaning of Memorial Day. I hope we all take the time to remember and honor those that have served our country. <div><br /></div><div>Take a few minutes and go <a href="http://www.usmemorialday.org/">here</a> for more information about Memorial Day and what you can do to help honor our men and women who gave their lives for us.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div>Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-26440122268851688252009-05-18T15:49:00.000-07:002009-05-18T15:53:59.035-07:00Reflections<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1oXPMvZiQutd4_hF090GPnocUecoCQJfrFVfMAT4zcOrow9sEm7ggLnMzCaQJdI7jbWuBGJbjhYa8m2HMkC7lsnotW2S_qj0s0LTUMAafHka6lT-z0HCakSpBnIFJ9fppoX2P_nNojGPy/s1600-h/Painting+of+a+goose.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1oXPMvZiQutd4_hF090GPnocUecoCQJfrFVfMAT4zcOrow9sEm7ggLnMzCaQJdI7jbWuBGJbjhYa8m2HMkC7lsnotW2S_qj0s0LTUMAafHka6lT-z0HCakSpBnIFJ9fppoX2P_nNojGPy/s320/Painting+of+a+goose.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337300116824656530" /></a>This is a digital oil painting from a photo I took a couple of weeks ago. I loved the way the trees bent and curved and the goose enjoying the shade, along with all the reflections. Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-43165545555296937412009-05-14T14:46:00.001-07:002009-05-14T14:49:18.840-07:00Nature's Moments<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ9Ryu1fOKDvwhzDHVhlQVEMo41IRffgTr2PB_ci8FIIiKqyIeT6_7VUCMRHRf6to2Voef5n_wPpKhyphenhyphenWSJykCCoBPqJUaC0Tx7n0N05boXdwHXysoCAelAjydLH3ZPBoJjH7S9aS-PY5s0/s1600-h/Nature's+Moments+of+beauty.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ9Ryu1fOKDvwhzDHVhlQVEMo41IRffgTr2PB_ci8FIIiKqyIeT6_7VUCMRHRf6to2Voef5n_wPpKhyphenhyphenWSJykCCoBPqJUaC0Tx7n0N05boXdwHXysoCAelAjydLH3ZPBoJjH7S9aS-PY5s0/s320/Nature's+Moments+of+beauty.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335799480011635938" /></a>Using another picture from my adventures at the park I went to last week I made this to give credit to Mother Nature for all the beauty we can see everyday. If you're like me, though, I don't always see it...or take the time to appreciate it. :-)<div><br /></div><div>Thanks for looking.</div>Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-18654849069215530112009-05-08T17:08:00.000-07:002009-05-08T17:21:06.645-07:00Reflections of Summer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzs10iSUQdFgEz9vmk7Xg1pPh2tOmERBwSiCbvGiomZd_Yo9Ro6jLd7cMKfju1amP3yvW5HqzZCw7I5MT09meayhKwrOLbmPPWCdxZuhcK4FH9hxBQa-3IQZgWWyiq13QxAGzDrPFZECIn/s1600-h/Reflections+of+summer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzs10iSUQdFgEz9vmk7Xg1pPh2tOmERBwSiCbvGiomZd_Yo9Ro6jLd7cMKfju1amP3yvW5HqzZCw7I5MT09meayhKwrOLbmPPWCdxZuhcK4FH9hxBQa-3IQZgWWyiq13QxAGzDrPFZECIn/s320/Reflections+of+summer.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333609678779790434" /></a>A friend and I went out for brunch and then I grabbed my camera and we made our way to one of the beautiful local parks. It was a glorious day, sunny and the temperature was in the 60's so I was happy. I've loved the photos I have gotten from this camera, but it is 7 years old now and I've been having some problems with it, and the time for a new one is getting close.<div><br /></div><div>I loved this photo as the water shows all the colors of the plants, flowers, and sky that surrounded this spring fed pond in the reflections. I never noticed it as I was taking the picture, so I was pleasantly surprised when I unloaded them this afternoon to see that the reflections showed up so beautifully. Being a novice can work wonders at times....LOL</div>Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-46419869188707497222009-05-05T07:40:00.000-07:002009-05-05T07:48:56.496-07:00Nature Awakens<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCgxuHfxIiWToO9uZJ-zv7EQUELIZmAstJb-UTGiVBd8flC9atbtcnznUsVbjXxwG4LVPUVgp1cK5x0eJEYmKvHMvucN33HiGTSesizCUQwBqbNaG0nKeqd9h4bPJ75JvGlGq93DtT52P-/s1600-h/Nature+Awakens.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCgxuHfxIiWToO9uZJ-zv7EQUELIZmAstJb-UTGiVBd8flC9atbtcnznUsVbjXxwG4LVPUVgp1cK5x0eJEYmKvHMvucN33HiGTSesizCUQwBqbNaG0nKeqd9h4bPJ75JvGlGq93DtT52P-/s320/Nature+Awakens.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332350607827409522" /></a><br /><div>Just playing around this morning with this graphic. We have been having some beautiful weather and I've been spending some time outdoors, and just enjoying life. I've also been doing some walking to get rid of this extra 10-15 pounds I gained during my winter hibernation. :-) I'll have to try and join a challenge this week or I'll forget how to do graphics! </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope everyone is well and that you are enjoying Spring.</div><div><br /></div>Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-92055655072674368472009-04-17T17:31:00.001-07:002009-04-19T07:46:24.224-07:00Gangster Life<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4AdBDSGrsdeIS0zdAoVro6rljl6sabaF09jhwAU9pCRLYcBm7Q12sNdfzhvP88TjxtpxvjHqB7Azcclk3E8y_huuoRLAPkkD78ZbvPgm4TkgmshN5p6ZLdC6GjUfgUfMJXBPhvvmSk61Q/s1600-h/Gangsters.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 251px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4AdBDSGrsdeIS0zdAoVro6rljl6sabaF09jhwAU9pCRLYcBm7Q12sNdfzhvP88TjxtpxvjHqB7Azcclk3E8y_huuoRLAPkkD78ZbvPgm4TkgmshN5p6ZLdC6GjUfgUfMJXBPhvvmSk61Q/s320/Gangsters.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325856291854142466" /></a><br />The challenge for <a href="http://artonthedarkside.blogspot.com/">Art On the Darkside</a> this week is Gangsters. I've been working on this for a couple of days and couldn't quite get it to pop for me. But I had a blast trying out different things for this..and finally decided to go with this one. <div><br /></div><div>I love this art on the darkside stuff, so thanks Vron and June for the challenge. :-)</div>Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-63260122100448072772009-04-16T10:02:00.001-07:002009-04-16T10:10:37.337-07:00Queen Henrietta Maria<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtctWRVgRGnajE3N12oe0xjMwwKl3BhQIXMR_sL53j_c2YHaDvtgAqJRe8S_mcnalwXGEYE_vgbl_OmuPrSpYegKQnv7j2HiKLE1NRu02ztwyQZpCUjsu4yxRxs1__LmHGdoXI0HQGiKFD/s1600-h/Art+Freebies+4-16-09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtctWRVgRGnajE3N12oe0xjMwwKl3BhQIXMR_sL53j_c2YHaDvtgAqJRe8S_mcnalwXGEYE_vgbl_OmuPrSpYegKQnv7j2HiKLE1NRu02ztwyQZpCUjsu4yxRxs1__LmHGdoXI0HQGiKFD/s320/Art+Freebies+4-16-09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325335974964199762" /></a>This lovely picture of Queen Henrietta, who was married to King Charles I, is the challenge from <a href="http://artfreebies.blogspot.com/">Art Freebies</a> this week. June also put a link to read more about her and it is well worth clicking on and spending some time there. It's really interesting!<div><br /></div><div>Thanks, June for the beautiful picture and a great challenge. </div>Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-91640928743153927802009-04-14T09:13:00.001-07:002009-04-14T09:27:32.855-07:00House of Wax<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB5HG0ZSkW0ZOmecaQNA7WnRQ03SJl-Pm76ICfGqqCrDYNlHAASx0GfHxBKNpNUS4qoPdnOIjlxSN7PAaVmoKwdGZvGN5i6xk1pCFaVLtYLD6AV_HNw4q-XQGiHE6mV_qQdWtuItSgJcs7/s1600-h/Art+on+the+Darkside+4-13-09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 249px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB5HG0ZSkW0ZOmecaQNA7WnRQ03SJl-Pm76ICfGqqCrDYNlHAASx0GfHxBKNpNUS4qoPdnOIjlxSN7PAaVmoKwdGZvGN5i6xk1pCFaVLtYLD6AV_HNw4q-XQGiHE6mV_qQdWtuItSgJcs7/s320/Art+on+the+Darkside+4-13-09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324581013232654242" /></a>The challenge from <a href="http://artonthedarkside.blogspot.com/">Art on the Darkside</a> this week was mannequin. I remember seeing a movie a long time ago with a fire and melting mannequins at the end, so that is what gave me the inspiration for this piece. It was called House of Wax and I saw it the 1950's....spooky and scary! <div><br /><div>The background Portal is from <a href="http://www.shabbycottagestudio.com/store/Default.asp">Shabby Cottage Studio</a> and I thought it was perfect for this. Thanks for another great challenge, and thanks for looking. </div></div>Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-49139215584013537512009-04-13T13:34:00.001-07:002009-04-13T13:40:20.731-07:00Dreaming<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVTO9hXlfZTttsUEt6UCLb-iMMvXrb4ia3pZbzVPrwATU1VHspx9ZWzl9Lz_0pEK9HEXlCT2iE-A3QfG6i9K8VEeeiWpz-dx_hZ3VbHJVyzdiv-ZXLVBRz9GJlNM3ld-cCnGLWpTv078qw/s1600-h/SoArtful+Challenge+4-11-09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVTO9hXlfZTttsUEt6UCLb-iMMvXrb4ia3pZbzVPrwATU1VHspx9ZWzl9Lz_0pEK9HEXlCT2iE-A3QfG6i9K8VEeeiWpz-dx_hZ3VbHJVyzdiv-ZXLVBRz9GJlNM3ld-cCnGLWpTv078qw/s320/SoArtful+Challenge+4-11-09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324277287299957826" /></a>The focal point for the <a href="http://soartfulchallenges.blogspot.com/">SoArtful</a> Challenge this week is hands. While playing with some images and filters, this is what happened...no plan, just play. :-) Thanks June for another great challenge.Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-59636067594620171602009-04-13T09:37:00.001-07:002009-04-13T09:55:20.953-07:00Phenomenal Woman<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5e3X5oiy2yqV7DKVshB8HKpx0zw1kwxQ4OnK3nvBWFu0JU-f_9LejYpO87oW-rZhOU0eBf8Wx50tEsffO6sS0OCxODhgd-irRzaP7R0M6r4YRkWHltAZLwJsGbv_onyn8JmxahCLL3C8/s1600-h/Artarazzi+4-11-09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5e3X5oiy2yqV7DKVshB8HKpx0zw1kwxQ4OnK3nvBWFu0JU-f_9LejYpO87oW-rZhOU0eBf8Wx50tEsffO6sS0OCxODhgd-irRzaP7R0M6r4YRkWHltAZLwJsGbv_onyn8JmxahCLL3C8/s320/Artarazzi+4-11-09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324216208294042434" /></a>This is my take on the beautiful image from <a href="http://artarazzi.blogspot.com/">Artarazzi</a> for the challenge this week. I had fun with it, changed the concept of what the original artwork is, and decided to make her a phenomenal woman. :-) Thanks for a great challenge, Vron..and thanks for looking. <div><br /></div><div>Check out the other fabulous entires by clicking on the above link, and join in the challenge too. </div>Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-58336770065333009962009-04-06T11:46:00.000-07:002009-04-06T12:20:26.464-07:00(Let me be your) Teddy Bear<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzRdlC06HVhcl5MZutVTIszCTIWT6YwaKFXWyx5Ctc83oRzg2zn7gCBDQPitot4xj1BwL8eJPO7Bc8l1QgthP_0Jttoj3mkc5kxUFa9d_tTOcoU52I-TzFTW39QdN9uMADTRQ-btW4j43D/s1600-h/Teddy+Bear.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzRdlC06HVhcl5MZutVTIszCTIWT6YwaKFXWyx5Ctc83oRzg2zn7gCBDQPitot4xj1BwL8eJPO7Bc8l1QgthP_0Jttoj3mkc5kxUFa9d_tTOcoU52I-TzFTW39QdN9uMADTRQ-btW4j43D/s320/Teddy+Bear.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321652056867191010" /></a>The challenge from <a href="http://artcreationsfriday.blogspot.com/">Art Creations Friday</a> this week was this cute teddy bear handmade by <a href="http://herminesplace.wordpress.com/">Hermine</a>. I was stuck for a while for an idea, but when I heard this song by Elvis Presley this morning I knew what I wanted to do with it. I had fun with it..and thanks Hermine for a lovely teddy bear!<div><br /></div><div>Background is from <a href="http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Dreamstime</span></a>, Elvis picture and record label were googled, record digitally made by me. Thanks for looking. :-)</div>Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-50320928490178833612009-04-03T08:46:00.000-07:002009-04-04T07:42:35.009-07:00The Seagull for Artarazzi<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6zCAaJIyDDurARqdyfqvyOLX67-Wrce2xHvDaIMvw636lmrUZ78uGHa3SdBBIdm7UrNlJ_8pCYCdt8F18lBVFqaooRmdm1BuVqhn_ZUxEaDoGFh1t29jyaH9mlUk9nC1dIWrIrYOToMv/s1600-h/Seagull+for+Artarazzi+guest+designer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6zCAaJIyDDurARqdyfqvyOLX67-Wrce2xHvDaIMvw636lmrUZ78uGHa3SdBBIdm7UrNlJ_8pCYCdt8F18lBVFqaooRmdm1BuVqhn_ZUxEaDoGFh1t29jyaH9mlUk9nC1dIWrIrYOToMv/s320/Seagull+for+Artarazzi+guest+designer.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320494808445506994" /></a>Vron at <a href="http://artarazzi.blogspot.com/">Artarazzi</a> was was kind enough to ask me to be a guest designer for the challenge this week. I chose this picture of a seagull that I took last year at Ocean Beach in San Francisco. I was snapping pictures like crazy hoping to get one like this that was clean and focused...and that's what I got..just one really good one. :-) This is the first piece I made using the seagull from the above picture. I was going for a misty, kind of soulful atmosphere in this one:<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkWo9zYC9QpIHf_8Rw0ronNLziCkrrVU7KGzNtSOUzwLYkyPav-VtOA8qXwWb63SDPoVsXr0-8ogOtuQ59ZfaBXJMVSPF9dZMSIm3tMORLZYYuMc7qHGL9VQFXZqz5AYaFNAs4iU6bcN3r/s1600-h/Sea+gulls+in+the+Mist.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkWo9zYC9QpIHf_8Rw0ronNLziCkrrVU7KGzNtSOUzwLYkyPav-VtOA8qXwWb63SDPoVsXr0-8ogOtuQ59ZfaBXJMVSPF9dZMSIm3tMORLZYYuMc7qHGL9VQFXZqz5AYaFNAs4iU6bcN3r/s320/Sea+gulls+in+the+Mist.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320494720332936002" /></a>I'm looking forward to seeing what others do with it. I love seeing all the different and creative pieces that each person makes from one image. The talent that is displayed by everyone in these challenges is amazing, and I think seeing the difference that develops from each artist's viewpoint of the image helps us all in our own thought process and creativity.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Vron, for inviting me to be a guest designer this week. I hope everyone enjoys working with this seagull.<br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-64955957908441001582009-04-02T07:23:00.000-07:002009-04-02T07:47:14.424-07:00The Bench<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj53f1l57b5ZOAkfxYUSg6wXc3vEtbDZGTkpaJXp11l4AIEuS5XFK61P82uqXyy0VO_ibX_wH_-qvnPqjOQV1BlJf6DXBRdJdMZPj2HRCbu68A0Q-iSa_czjl_QNHUs97Ql3gcV6CD7OTG-/s1600-h/The+Bench+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj53f1l57b5ZOAkfxYUSg6wXc3vEtbDZGTkpaJXp11l4AIEuS5XFK61P82uqXyy0VO_ibX_wH_-qvnPqjOQV1BlJf6DXBRdJdMZPj2HRCbu68A0Q-iSa_czjl_QNHUs97Ql3gcV6CD7OTG-/s320/The+Bench+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320099768461410066" /></a>This wonderful, eerie background with an empty bench is for the challenge from <a href="http://artonthedarkside.blogspot.com/">Art On The Darkside</a>. I thought it was a good place to put a startled and scared young woman with the shadow of a man (?) coming up behind her. What had her thoughts been before this happened and why was she in this dark place alone? A mystery to be solved! I love a good mystery. :-)<div><br /></div><div>Thanks for a great background to work with, and thanks for looking. </div>Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-46656343263955883532009-03-30T13:20:00.000-07:002009-03-30T13:35:28.499-07:00Silvinaqua<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje8TnGYTU59urgXvA54n_EXmKA9IqnKQdSsGV928r0Bu9B8HuTEjfnbVYizl4VV4k_4YyTZ5lntpt9GXJCRN0rWcBz0TkvcQkHtpNYdQCheRU2az71Wmm803HmIrAf7ASaAjmrhNPBNtKt/s1600-h/Silvinaqua-SoArtful+challenge.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje8TnGYTU59urgXvA54n_EXmKA9IqnKQdSsGV928r0Bu9B8HuTEjfnbVYizl4VV4k_4YyTZ5lntpt9GXJCRN0rWcBz0TkvcQkHtpNYdQCheRU2az71Wmm803HmIrAf7ASaAjmrhNPBNtKt/s320/Silvinaqua-SoArtful+challenge.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319078333225621698" /></a>What a fun challenge from <a href="http://soartfulchallenges.blogspot.com/">SoArtful</a> this week. We had to design a book cover using a title that June gave us which is "Silvinaqua, Queen of the Sea". I had a blast with this..been playing with it all morning (so much for work!) <div><br /></div><div>The book cover is from <a href="http://www.sxc.hu/">Stock.xchng</a>, and I added texture, changed the color and made it a little older; the picture of the sea and rocks is one of mine of the California coast, and the other images are bits and pieces of PSP tubes from one of the groups that I belong to. A lot of layers, blend modes and fun. :-) </div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks so much June for a great challenge..and thanks for looking.</div>Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-82461765663148020972009-03-29T12:20:00.001-07:002009-03-29T12:37:21.030-07:00Artist at Work<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRM65pNAFxmkeQsjq62g8GxPq0rOfEkXwZ8khQSu-Ow8LSR0Bt3AyqdU9NMmWrNjfiQtAuesjbFd7iSn-FYMrGPGAK9J36TG3rMt7MUK7kymq44Rq-kqKbtFWizHDY8O4dunceJw1JmgBN/s1600-h/Artist+at+Work.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRM65pNAFxmkeQsjq62g8GxPq0rOfEkXwZ8khQSu-Ow8LSR0Bt3AyqdU9NMmWrNjfiQtAuesjbFd7iSn-FYMrGPGAK9J36TG3rMt7MUK7kymq44Rq-kqKbtFWizHDY8O4dunceJw1JmgBN/s320/Artist+at+Work.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318691964572320066" /></a>This is my take on the beautiful piece of art that <a href="http://artarazzi.blogspot.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Artarazzi</span></a> gave us for this weeks challenge. The Artist is Sir Edward Coley <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Burne</span>-Jones; and I thought I would show a sketchbook that might be the beginning thoughts of what ends up on a canvas. The sketchbook and pencils with shavings are from <a href="http://www.sxc.hu/">Stock.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">xchng</span></a>. Thanks for the beautiful image to work with and thanks for looking.Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-46479169134843613282009-03-25T13:35:00.001-07:002009-03-25T13:41:44.915-07:00Dark Kiss<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWX8J_GnrDPzpgR67dfzYJZADtk-8cXCKAHltaBJJ40yRKHrfTpcyCUJDEj9s9V0ayQdCBcPK2RMHlJ-qVOyIRx-fF5Y2So4oRnFYuZ-h7RN_1Cm4scTmX3aVkFlZTXrmXkw15IGVCjO34/s1600-h/Dark+Kiss+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWX8J_GnrDPzpgR67dfzYJZADtk-8cXCKAHltaBJJ40yRKHrfTpcyCUJDEj9s9V0ayQdCBcPK2RMHlJ-qVOyIRx-fF5Y2So4oRnFYuZ-h7RN_1Cm4scTmX3aVkFlZTXrmXkw15IGVCjO34/s320/Dark+Kiss+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317226880920233010" /></a>Here is my take on the new challenge for <a href="http://artonthedarkside.blogspot.com/">Art on the Darkside</a>. The subject is Kiss this week, and I did use the lip image they provided..you must be careful who kisses you. :-) <div><br /></div><div>Thanks Vron and June for another great challenge.</div>Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-4539498534381860152009-03-22T08:00:00.000-07:002009-03-23T12:14:25.895-07:00Butterflies & Daisies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7CG7BWrjo49UvWde-9HkonLvJgvJGYrtTCMpzEQNaTS9hKhnKfd6XtCVwo8Y_jULwtCIVyJy3cxkeIJsBY2obKDslmPiPG-fZ5xswx0oBaL2varkUVVEtpZMyqDbBDnkxzjaH5o421Roq/s1600-h/Artarazzi+3-21-09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7CG7BWrjo49UvWde-9HkonLvJgvJGYrtTCMpzEQNaTS9hKhnKfd6XtCVwo8Y_jULwtCIVyJy3cxkeIJsBY2obKDslmPiPG-fZ5xswx0oBaL2varkUVVEtpZMyqDbBDnkxzjaH5o421Roq/s320/Artarazzi+3-21-09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316463470321996002" /></a><br /><br />Here is my entry for the <a href="http://artarazzi.blogspot.com/">Artarazzi</a> challenge. Thanks for the great image to play with. :-) Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-86450601748121572612009-03-20T11:44:00.000-07:002009-03-20T11:49:15.119-07:00Beautiful Angel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLOvOBHHVARgsmj_TF4HCmoJP3ja6UkBAoxnyjax8sp_mruODPKW6ULL-9nSelvxSBUQujhTTZwc6HAP3ipIHVuU2q0a_1N0RHdTvrQOnmitYEvyG1YU5DZsZA_umpot-dhVIdLJaP-LD/s1600-h/ACF+3-19-09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLOvOBHHVARgsmj_TF4HCmoJP3ja6UkBAoxnyjax8sp_mruODPKW6ULL-9nSelvxSBUQujhTTZwc6HAP3ipIHVuU2q0a_1N0RHdTvrQOnmitYEvyG1YU5DZsZA_umpot-dhVIdLJaP-LD/s320/ACF+3-19-09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315342955948711842" /></a>Another gorgeous background for the challenge from <a href="http://artcreationsfriday.blogspot.com/">Art Creations Friday </a>to play with this week. Thanks for the fun and thanks for looking. :-)Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-74818977109473797952009-03-20T08:12:00.000-07:002009-03-20T10:48:08.112-07:00Ginger Rogers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLkSveFKvPrmftx4SH3yu_Z5Dd-Y6Yvr4NQvcWb7V_aFe43fDcJZzY-sVKezC0B82XPN5ZKYDW6cDqknn2HqYPRCvkDOqi_akvhqM1DtuOPqCG91w_RxhyphenhyphenKq8jpnaIP9c6nLGwXVlXjeBf/s1600-h/Ginger+Rogers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLkSveFKvPrmftx4SH3yu_Z5Dd-Y6Yvr4NQvcWb7V_aFe43fDcJZzY-sVKezC0B82XPN5ZKYDW6cDqknn2HqYPRCvkDOqi_akvhqM1DtuOPqCG91w_RxhyphenhyphenKq8jpnaIP9c6nLGwXVlXjeBf/s320/Ginger+Rogers.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315288494175723250" /></a><br />The challenge from <a href="http://artfreebies.blogspot.com/">Art Freebies</a> was a picture of Ginger Rogers..and this is what I did with it. I used a mask from <a href="http://creabarbouille.fr/">CreaBarbouille</a> for the film reel etc; and was included in one of her tutorials for Paint Shop Pro. I loved the mask and used it on this image. She also has some tutorials for Photoshop, so check it out. She does great work.<div><br /></div><div>Thanks, June..it was fun to play with. :-)</div>Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-47092678305266087322009-03-19T08:21:00.000-07:002009-03-19T09:04:41.689-07:00Night at the Cemetery<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1wBixX4nz-FVf1nUl54Zhx2K4AKPWCG45QQwYMG5R6FCLHVVqcdav-lOny-FwqjznMV3HP336xvKOuz_chwMzBxxJYQ4VSBrFWZy3hbO2Sw_DULCizLBqK3LfHEv39t9PlpqYpaJtWia/s1600-h/Night+at+the+Cemetary.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1wBixX4nz-FVf1nUl54Zhx2K4AKPWCG45QQwYMG5R6FCLHVVqcdav-lOny-FwqjznMV3HP336xvKOuz_chwMzBxxJYQ4VSBrFWZy3hbO2Sw_DULCizLBqK3LfHEv39t9PlpqYpaJtWia/s320/Night+at+the+Cemetary.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314925005097341938" /></a>The portal into an old cemetery where they never rest. Some actually get outside and roam for the night, some stay inside and watch what's going on and some restless souls may be trying to get into this cemetery or just wreak havoc in the neighborhood. :-)<div><br />Vron has started up the <a href="http://artonthedarkside.blogspot.com/">Art on the Darkside</a> challenges again until June is able to get back to them. Thank you, Vron! The challenge this week is the cross, and this is the way I ended up interpreting this challenge. This beautiful background is from <a href="http://www.shabbycottagestudio.com/store/Default.asp">Shabby Cottage Studio</a>. It is called Altered Portals and I had to play with one of the portals. :-) Gail's collage sheets are beautiful.<div><br /></div></div>Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-91401665821693182882009-03-17T07:15:00.000-07:002009-03-17T07:17:37.350-07:00Happy St. Patrick's Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtsTohF3O8I7TSsJdWySWpNAxmcSk4Z37qyhw4W_L-L3zRtVhiZ-MpM0JjBGUn_sAvbME_jw5TbBlaNpjwZvrYEYzM_8osd1eiDJejVbeLKytFEYH3v1W99uvfNUSzvNzxcCtjmUSiOwv/s1600-h/St.+Patricks+Day.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtsTohF3O8I7TSsJdWySWpNAxmcSk4Z37qyhw4W_L-L3zRtVhiZ-MpM0JjBGUn_sAvbME_jw5TbBlaNpjwZvrYEYzM_8osd1eiDJejVbeLKytFEYH3v1W99uvfNUSzvNzxcCtjmUSiOwv/s320/St.+Patricks+Day.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314160447941714546" /></a>Happy St. Patrick's Day to all! I hope your day is filled with love and laughter.Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6211505741235974511.post-85471683646364724012009-03-16T12:33:00.000-07:002009-03-16T12:49:47.166-07:00Garden of Love<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Ih-uNr8YBEYopq9GW7phaWIYocO4okiIfRlWAGAafF1ztd26kLZq6H-01GAEKHmZGNKq45oMQbhCsy_1p465sdLpaPMjChpBpk5FMrlupfhw6V1j6cBH2R3tktqBa44KtHTvblp5gl_K/s1600-h/Garden+of+Love-SoArtful.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Ih-uNr8YBEYopq9GW7phaWIYocO4okiIfRlWAGAafF1ztd26kLZq6H-01GAEKHmZGNKq45oMQbhCsy_1p465sdLpaPMjChpBpk5FMrlupfhw6V1j6cBH2R3tktqBa44KtHTvblp5gl_K/s320/Garden+of+Love-SoArtful.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313871295329790018" /></a>This is for <a href="http://soartfulchallenges.blogspot.com/">SoArtful</a> Challenges this week. The theme is a butterfly and collage and I hope this qualifies. The blend is one I did last year, and thankfully I saved it in layer format so I could change, add and delete to fit whatever project I wanted to use it for. :-) <div><br /></div><div>I love butterflies and think they are such soft and gentle creatures. What could be better in a Garden of Love than some beautiful butterflies to create a gentle breeze and caress the flowers and the baby. A soft place for the baby to nap and surrounded by the beauty of nature.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks June for a great challenge. I haven't had time for much digital art play the past couple of weeks, but am looking forward to getting back into it more often now. :-)</div>Taceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462589821812213936noreply@blogger.com3