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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Be True to You

This was the theme of week 4 at Life Book 2014. We were asked to pick three things we really like, that we are drawn to.

Well, that has to be the ocean for me. I just LOVE everything ocean - seashells, starfish, driftwood, lighthouses, waves, mermaids, seals and sea lions, whales... seagulls.

So this is what I created:


The colors in the background are teal, red oxide and raw sienna, three colors I like very much. However, I thought they were a little too powerful, so I used Titan Buff to tone it down a bit. Titan Buff is my first choice for toning something down, it works really well for me.

The seashells were stamped on tissue paper. I love how the tissue paper almost disappears when glued down. I love that effect. "Near the sea we forget to count the days" - now, isn't that true?

I'm linking to Paint Party Friday - my favorite party on Friday, and really, I am not a party girl. Except for this one!
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37 comments:

  1. LaurieJanuary 30, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    Your creation is beautiful Carola and yes it is true....I forget to count the days when near the sea. It's a magical place for sure.

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  2. DVArtistJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:08 PM

    This is beautiful. I really like the vibrant colors. The layers are wonderful.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  3. Helen CampbellJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    This page is great! I love the ocean and all things related to it as well. The tissue paper melds in and disappears especially well with beeswax collage too. Happy PPF!

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  4. froebelsternchenJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    a
    wonderful collage!
    Happy PPF!

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  5. janeJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    I haven't done that lesson yet, but the ocean would have to be one of my three favorite things, too!
    Love the tip on toning things down with titan buff :)

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  6. Lynn CohenJanuary 30, 2014 at 10:07 PM

    This is quite wonderful. Very summer feel to it! Almost the weather we are having now isn't it? Almost! Collage is such fun.

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  7. Ayala ArtJanuary 30, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    I love the colors you used here, very peaceful and happy!

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  8. NettyJanuary 31, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    Love your mixed media page Carola. Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  9. JoZart DesignsJanuary 31, 2014 at 2:58 AM

    That's so lovely.... a little bit dreamy and quite sensitive. The shades and balance superb. Roll on Summer but, until then, it is a beautiful taster.
    Jo x

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  10. DarlaJanuary 31, 2014 at 4:06 AM

    What a good depiction of your love for the sea. All the elements are there.

    Darla

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  11. dentheJanuary 31, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    Beautful colourcombination .... And yes: the ocean is a great inspiration!

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  12. JulieJanuary 31, 2014 at 5:46 AM

    I LOVE this! With all of the cold weather we have been having, I've really been longing for the beach. =)

    http://www.artworkbyjm.com/

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  13. GigglesJanuary 31, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    Very pretty! I also love the ocean..so beautiful and calming!

    Hugs Giggles

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  14. Maria MedeirosJanuary 31, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    Wonderful! Makes me miss the ocean.

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  15. SLScheibeJanuary 31, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    How lovely! Super colors and a really pretty design. I wish it were summer now.

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  16. CheriJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    This is gorgeous Carola - I love the colors and everything in it! :)

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  17. SusanJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    I too love the beach. This is lovely. Happy PPF

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  18. foxysueJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    I love the ocean too,
    Your work is lovely, thanks for explaining the process...
    Happy oceanic days on the horizon...x

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  19. Linda KunsmanJanuary 31, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    I am so with you about the ocean theme-beautiful collage!!

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  20. Annette P.-L. January 31, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Wonderful picture and words! I like it very much!

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  21. FayeJanuary 31, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    Such perfect colors for your beautiful sea themed art.

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  22. Paper rainbowJanuary 31, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    I have never done the book of life, but it does sound fun, I love your sea theme piece, as I do so love anything sea related.

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  23. UnknownJanuary 31, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    oh how amazing !!! this piece made me so happy today!!! Happy PPF!!!!

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    Love!!

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  25. VagabondeJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:30 PM

    That is a very creative piece of art – and the colors are gorgeous. I can feel the sea breeze just looking at your creation.

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  26. Renee DowlingJanuary 31, 2014 at 11:44 PM

    I love the ocean too! In fact, my post today is about the ocean! Wonderful job in creating a piece of ocean treasures! Your quote is so true about not counting time when you are at the ocean!

    I absolutely love the photograph in your header! The colours and texture and of course, the ocean, are gorgeous!

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  27. Alexandra MacVeanFebruary 1, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    What a beautiful piece of collage work. I love the teal/turquoise you used. :)

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  28. Silvia(Barnie)February 1, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    Eine wunderschöne Seite mit vielen tollen Elementen, es gibt herrlich viel zu entdecken.

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  29. Magic Love CrowFebruary 1, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    This is so pretty! I love the colors and the movement!

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  30. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresFebruary 2, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous. Love the colors and the layering. Best wishes, Tammy

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  31. bellefrogworksFebruary 2, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    Lovely collage - the beach is my favorite place. I use Titan Buff to tone things down all the time.

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  32. Tam HessFebruary 2, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    Wonderful piece! I feel just the same way about the ocean and beaches...especially those mermaids, haha! I especially like the shell images on tissue and those awesome colors.

    Happy Paint Party Friday!
    A little late, my Sis went into labor Friday and had her baby Saturday. Yay!

    http://CardMakingArtists.com

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  33. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAFebruary 2, 2014 at 6:45 PM

    I love all the layers and the unique color scheme. Happy belated PPF and Blessings!

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  34. ErikaFebruary 3, 2014 at 12:21 AM

    Liebe Carola, ich liebe Dein Ocean-Bild.Die Farben, die Motive, einfach alles. Ja, ich würde die gleichen Symbole nehmen und bei jedem einzelnen tauchen sofort Bilder in mir auf.
    Viele liebe Grüße zu Dir!
    Erika

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  35. AnnabelleFebruary 3, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    Lovely collage work of the seaside. I really like your choice of colours and layering, particularly with the use of tissue paper which I think perfectly captures in essence the ocean's way of playing with the sand, fading and depositing granuales in different places.

    I'd be lost in time dreaming dreams by the sea : )

    Annabelle xx

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  36. Tammie DickersonFebruary 5, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    Wonderful color harmony! Beautiful :)

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  37. Maria OntiverosFebruary 7, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    Gorgeous. I, too, am drawn to the sea and have at least three of those stamps! LOL!
    rinda

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