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Friday, August 5, 2011

Dreaming of a Cottage on the Sunset Coast

It's Friday and that mains Paint Party Friday! I haven't been there a lot recently, and only a week ago I came back from our trip up the Oregon and Washington coast. But now it definitely is time to join the party again.

I'm still full with all the images of our coastal trip. This was one of my most favorite trips ever and I deeply fell in love with the Pacific Northwest. No wonder that it is a topic in my creative work as well. Here is my newest art journal page, just finished this morning.


I used some patterned paper scraps, book page, cardstock, acrylic paints, two stamps and PITT pens.

I'm also linking this to Studio JRU for Sneak Peek Friday. Please come and visit the other artists as well.

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26 comments:

  1. Maria OntiverosAugust 5, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I love this!!! Yellow/gold is my favorite background, and I'm crazy for houses.
    Rinda

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  2. Kay L. DaviesAugust 5, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    I'm thrilled to hear of someone falling in love with the Pacific Northwest because it is, obviously, attached to Canada's Pacific southwest where I spent most of my life. My hometown, on the Pacific by the US border, will always be home to me, no matter how long I live out here on the prairie.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  3. NettyAugust 5, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Great background and love the figure in black. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  4. La Vie QuotidienneAugust 5, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    It is always so much fun to visit you and see what wonderful creative project you have been doing...this is wonderful.

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  5. Mimi Torchia Boothby WatercolorsAugust 5, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    beautiful colors, I'm glad you enjoyed the Pacific North West

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  6. CindyAugust 5, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I especially love the silhouette! And the sunset type colors...from a distance I can see the shape of the cross formed by the windows and door of the house. So good to see what you have been up to!

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  7. GlorV1August 5, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    I like the figure in black too and the background seems to be calling to that person. Nice job. Happy PPF!

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  8. Lynn CohenAugust 5, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Lovely page Carola. I share your love for the coastal areas.

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  9. ChantalAugust 5, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    nice and true art

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  10. Sadee SchillingAugust 6, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    I love the contrast of the beautiful sunny orange and the and dark shadow. Beautiful! I am often so inspired by art journal pages--I really do need to start one of my own!

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  11. UnknownAugust 6, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I love all the colors and textures to this piece, you've really captured a sort of bittersweet longing for the place- and that heart was the perfect finishing touch; gorgeous!
    Happy PPF (a day late;))
    Stephanie

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  12. Love Shack LivingAugust 6, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Love the colors and I really love your dream of a cottage on the beach...ahhh Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Fondly, Roberta

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  13. carlareyAugust 6, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Oh, I know that feeling, dreaming of the place you just left. This is a wonderful page. I especially love the little plants at the bottom

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  14. UnknownAugust 6, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Lovely work Carola! I can really feel the warmth and heart in this piece~ you sure are having fun!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    This is a such a lovely piece - I can really feel the warmth of the place with the gorgeous orange shades you've used. I've never been to the Pacific North West but dream of touring the whole of the States some day if my lottery numbers would just hurry up and come up!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Such gorgeous colors, Carola.

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  17. Jodene ShawAugust 6, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Oh this is pretty, Carola!

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  18. Silvia(Barnie)August 6, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Eine wunderschöne Seite in ganz tollen Farben, Das rote Herz ist ein wunderbare Hingucker, schöne Idee.
    Zu deiner Frage wegen des "be still woman" Motivs... Es gehört zu einer Stempelplatte von Non Sequitur.

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  19. Jennifer {Studio JRU}August 6, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I can just imagine your beautiful inspiration for this piece! It is gorgeous. Love the colors Carola!

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  20. MelisaAugust 6, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I've never been to the pacific northwest but this makes me want to go!

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  21. EVAAugust 6, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Beautiful page - I dream of sunsets over the Pacific but most times I am on the coast the clouds are out. :(

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  22. GeckostoneAugust 7, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Oh this is SPECTACULAR!!!!! I love your work!!! The photo on your blog top is wonderful too!!! Deb

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  23. GwenAugust 7, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    This page is just stunning! I am new to mixed media art journaling but am absolutely loving it! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  24. AnnabelleAugust 8, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Very nice silhouette, adore the red heart within.
    Now that could be me :)

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  25. Junelle Jacobsen August 8, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Yum. What delicious colors. I love the layered look, too.

    I think the introspection in this piece is just beautiful and speaks to deeper feelings. It really is beautiful~

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  26. ReenaAugust 8, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Gorgeous piece of work!

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