Sunday, March 13, 2011

Take a Word-Green


Green!!!!! Green!!!!!!! GREEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been so enjoying seeing the early signs of Spring, the tiny buds swelling, the jonquil leaves poking up, the moss looking alive again...not to mention the Shamrocks, Leprechauns and Irish flags sprouting all over my very Irish neighborhood.

Here's my entry for this week's challenge. I made a montage using two photos of mine--a shot of the rainforest in Washington state, the absolute GREENEST place I've ever been-- and a portrait of the Green Man, the guardian of the forest in Carver, MA, where King Richard's Faire is held every Fall.

I used textures from Cottage arts and from JoesSistah and Karrie Amelia at T4L. Lots of blending , filters and brushwork to add to the texture.
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17 comments:

  1. peggy gattoMarch 13, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    So beautiful!!! Lovely use of filters!!!
    I lived in portland, or for a tear, another VERY GREEN place!!!!

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  2. Lori SaulMarch 13, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Yes you have captured the essene of the green Man beautifully Linda and that faire sounds like fun. We used to have a Renaissance faire close to me and I loved it. Have a fun St. Paddy's day!

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  3. GlenysMarch 13, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I have a feeling that HE is the real leprechaun.
    Fabulous piece.

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  4. JudyMarch 13, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Beautiful, Linda, superb layering & blending!

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  5. FayeMarch 13, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    This is amazing, Linda! I agree with your assessment about Washington. Very green.

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  6. indybevMarch 13, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    What a perfect blending! You brought the coasts together in fine form.

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  7. DeannMarch 13, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    A gorgeous green entry Linda St.Patrick would be proud of you!! Beautiful work!!

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  8. YvonneMarch 13, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    OMG, this is amazing, Linda!

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  9. OzstuffMarch 13, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Linda, I love your green creation which has a touch of the Irish and a dose of whimsicality! I love the ghostly Green Man. Having visited Boston and toured around Massachusetts, I was struck with certain similarities in the accents of Bostonians and Australians - for example, the way we say "cah" insted of "carr". I guess it comes from our Irish roots!

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  10. JunibearsMarch 14, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    A lovely peaceful work of art. Take me there! xx

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  11. HermineMarch 14, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Its gorgeous

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  12. ZueMarch 14, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    The lushest 'green' I have seen for a long time.
    Lovely
    Sue xx

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  13. Silvia(Barnie)March 14, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    That's FANTASTIC !

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  14. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Your filters and two photographs added up to one beautiful piece of art! You make it sound easy when I'm sure it is not.

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  15. PatMarch 14, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I dont't know the character of The Green Man, but your art work is splendid.
    Thanks to share.
    Pat

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  16. DianeMarch 14, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Linda,
    Green is the color of Hope--hope for your job, hope for an eventual end to the suffering of the people in Japan, and of all people everywhere. Thanks for your comment on my blog! Keep up the beautiful work!!

    Hugs, Diane

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  17. TaluulaMarch 14, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Exquisite layering and blending Linda, you have really captured the essence of Spring. Kudos to you.

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