Veil of Mystery Photography & Artwork / by Holly Kempe © A stand of bare limbed trees on a gently rolling hillside emerges from the veil of an early morning fog. Gympie, Queensland. “Some might see the morning fog as a shroud of / grey that settles in their soul and stays with them / even when the sun breaks through to warm their / skin. / Others see the fog as a beautiful mist that opens / up to reveal the brightness of life and a reason to / feel good about the outside…on the inside.” / ~ Annette Hansen Veil of Mystery has been featured in the: Redbubble Homepage – December 08 Trees Group – June 08 Trees and Their Parts Group – May 09
Storm on the Rise Photography & Artwork / by Holly Kempe © “The wise man in the storm prays to God, / not for safety from danger, but deliverance from / fear.” / ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Storm on the Rise has been featured in the: Redbubble Homepage – April 08
Sales of this Design? – 6 sales so far :) / / Shoes available at Zazzle ‘Asia Series’ card by Karin Taylor Here’s a painting close to my heart. I’ve done this one utilising ink, charcoal and acrylics, another sweet little asian girl in traditional japanese kimono enjoying the art of ikebana in a reverent pose on her knees
We were vacationing in Iran and there were these mausoleums and tombs in tribute to great poets, architecture reminiscent of old Islam and gorgeous tiles and organic paintings on the walls. This shot was almost unintentional, I noticed the light and the shadows and just took the shot, this one shot. I didn’t even look at it on the digital screen of my camera, there was so much beauty around me I didn’t want to waste time, I didn’t want to miss anything. I didn’t see this shot again till I uploaded the pictures onto my laptop. This picture is a reminder of the beauty of Iran.
Acrylic on canvas. Contemporary abstract botanical.
“Against the Wind” Photography & Artwork / by Holly Kempe © A surreal depiction of birds flying into a gale force wind under a full moon partly covered by cloud. “When everything seems to be going against you, / remember that the airplane takes off against the / wind, not with it.” / ~ Henry Ford Against the Wind has been featured in the: Redbubble Homepage – September 08 Tree Group – July 08 Cards: Best of Your Best Group Shoot the Moon Group – February 09 Redbubble Homepage – June 09
Copyright 2008-2009 © Helen Chierego / This image is protected by copyright law and is not to be used without express written permission from the copyright holder. / Images may not be copied, reproduced, altered or used for any advertising, displays, any other web sites or for any business or promotional purpose or any other way (whole or in part) without prior written approval of the copyright holder. / All Rights Reserved I started with a photograph that I set up and captured. The objects and flowers were arranged to face the Northern light that streams through myhome. I edited in Photoshop and hand painted with Corel Painter and my stylus and graphics tablet. Featured in the following Red Bubble / Groups / Digital Artists United / Impresionism Cafe / ” Impressionist Art” / Featured Fraternity 2010 Calendar now available!
Chinese character “hei” means “double happiness” in english. A symbol used in all chinese weddings. Check out more wedding related products from this design here! Check out more products from this design here! a BIG THANK YOU to the fabulous buyer who bought 2 canvas print of this design on the 1st of September 2008…cheers! :) / a BIG THANK YOU to the fabulous buyer who bought a laminated print of this design on the 7th of September 2008…cheers! :) / a BIG THANK YOU to Peita (RB member) who bought a mounted print (size medium) of this design on the 16th of November 2008…cheers! :)
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A BIG THANK YOU to the fabulous buyer who bought this mounted print (small) on the 16th of September, 2008! cheers :)
“Sweet Baby Rabbit” / Wild baby bunny playing, and eating in my yard. How could I resist taking the sweet little darling’s photo? All babies are precious. Canon PowerShot S3 IS 6 mp IMAGES BELOW ARE CLICKABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE / / / / / / / /
A water droplet splash. A song called Dancing / by Elisa Toffoli
While we were roadtripping through New England one of our first stops was in Essex, Connecticut. The season was fall and our intention was to take in the wonders of nature, enjoy the fall foilage. In Essex we bought tickets for the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat. When we got to the ticket counter it turned out that the train had been reserved for a private party and not open to the public on that day but since it was just the two of us ( my husband and I) they said they would give us a private car. If you still haven’t figured it out well the private car looked like what you see above. It had this antique feel about it, reminded me of a time when these trains were the means of tranportation, nothing like the trains we have today. And then every once in a while the steam train would let out a tut. It was enchanting. The blue of the chairs so cool, so lush, the sun streaming in. A perfect stop on what turned into a perfect trip. / Sitting the old Fashioned Way
...Thx so much to clipics ..for their wonderful words below and poem…...The battle is often great. It is a battle we are seldom ready for…. Paul tells us, “our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against…the spiritual forces of evil” (Eph. 6:12f).. am feeling a great love for our warriors today..wherever they may be…..In Flanders Fields .. is one of the most famous poems written during World War I and … “the poppies grow” could refer to spreading blood … ‘Thinking of you’..first….sold laminated print to a mystery buyer on redbubble woohoo lol! . ..Flowers in Winter” by kind permission of clipics / featured in ‘Outsiders’ / The photograph is so familiar / I know it’s details through and through / It’s just a piece of mem’rabilia / And yet I see it now as new / A handsome boy of barely twenty / So grown up and yet so raw / A face so bright with hope in plenty / A handsome boy who fought a war But speak my heart I can’t begin to / For the words I can’t compose / An old man loved is flowers in winter / Daddy you’re my christmas rose The photograph has scarcely faded / But the man is sorely changed / He finds it hard to walk unaided / For youth and he are long estranged / And yet these eyes that saw such sorrow / Never flinch and shine the same / Ah nature lends and we but borrow / For a while this mortal frame But speak my heart I can’t begin to / For the words I can’t compose / An old man loved is flowers in winter / Daddy you’re my christmas rose The world he fought for is passing from us / And stronger values move offstage / I am but weak, a doubting Thomas / Just a product of my age / This life of ours is less distuinguished / We stand in awe of such esprit / And when that courage is extinguished / Then we shall all the poorer be But speak my heart I can’t begin to / For the words I can’t compose / An old man loved is flowers in winter / Daddy you’re my christmas rose Dillie Keane; Fascintaing Aida:written for her Father….
The sunlight through the petals and leaves looked lovely against the backdrop of the snow outside. Our short days make sunshine seem all the more precious, even indoors. Winner of Tulips in Vases challenge (I know – how many people have those photos or flowers hanging around, ready to pop into a challenge, eh?) Actually, I’m truly appreciative. And nice of someone to post it on the homepage, too. Pacific Northwest Art featured May 30, 2009 – Thank you! # Featured in Alaska ~ Beyond Your Dreams – Thank you! Also featured in Images & Ideas – Thank you! Thank you! /
Another Dandelion….............. Taken in natural Sunlight…... No flash. it was in a partially shaded area while being soaked by the sun in other areas. . / or maybe just an inner glow…..................
... ..video of my Oriental’ paintings series .. Japanese poem;-あまの原おもへばかはる色もなし秋こそ月のひかりなりけれ / ama no hara omoeba kawaru iro mo nashi / aki koso tsuki no hikari narikere / “Remember the plains of heaven, their colour does not change. / Even the autumn is shining with the moonlight.” ..the words written on the painting mean friendship’ by Fujiwara no Teika ...am feeling very surreal and happy 2day ‘coz I sold a ‘T’ heehee! so you see am filled with glee I hope eternally. .finished@12-30am ....
Sales of this design so far = 3 sales / / / / original drawing / Two little japanese kokeshi’s contemplating life in the garden. Perhaps the older girl is the little one’s mother or sister, perhaps she is sensei passing down instructions on how to tend the flowers. The little one wears a floral kimono in keeping with the theme. A pencil drawing on paper coloured digitally.
Sales of this design so far – 1 / / / Drawing of Moon Guitar available here / Calendar available here / / Ling Ling sits quietly observing nature by the light of the moon, so softly she strums her little moon guitar (yueqin) and as she does, the moon seems brighter, the fish jump in the pond, and all hearts combined quicken to the sound of little Ling’s songs…. Pencil on A3 Cartridge Paper (acid free) – Drawing 4 hours / Coloured digitally – Colouring 8 hours / Total time spent on piece – 12 hours
Summer Breeze a beautiful poem by the same title by a dear friend of mine Anne Van Alkemade / Inspired by the song Summer Breeze / by Seals and Croft Also inspired by myself and my experience of having bugs and insects come to try and take up residence in my ears… scrabbling around in there, getting all comfy…while I’m going crazy…click beetles, houseflies and spiders so far have all tried this… lol This is a girl who has an affinity with nature, and as the summer breezes begin to blow here in Australia…....the animals are drawn to live in her hair thinking that it must be branches of a tree… yes, my hair’s that dry… :) I thought it a fitting one for summer, hope you like her… Pencil drawing took me about 3 hours / Digital colouring – 10 hours / Total time 13 hours
/ / / Original pencil drawing “Topiary Teapot” About the Art / A pencil drawing coloured digitally, an elegant geisha enjoys the simple pleasure of her garden. The teapot topiary is also a fountain, you can see water pouring out of the spout and a sprinkler at the tippy top.. :) Inspiration / The inspiration came through my parents, who have a topiary teapot and a topiary sugar bowl in their own backyard, the also told me of an amazing topiary garden they visited in Tassie recently. / / Here is the “teapot topiary” in my parents’ backyard, they are sculpting teapots and sugar bowls….there are lots of fun things in my mum and dad’s garden !! Even the Cheshire Cat and Tinman have a spot in the sun there :)
/ Half coloured, thank you to gottheshot friend and fellow bubbler for the idea! / I have also a softer pink version, I would really appreciate some feedback as to which version you like the best, thank you :) / / / Original drawing, please note the actual rainbow that appeared on the drawing from light coming in through the trees outside the window of my studio, hence her name…. Bramble Rainbowtree…. she throws her arms skyward reaching to the heavens above… spots, stripes, flowers and streamers are added to convey the celebration and joyfulness in her spontaneous gesture…. ...Little Bramble Rainbowtree began as a little pencil drawing inspired by my beautiful niece Maya, who has the longest hair ever! This so reminds me of her, except that Maya’s hair is much more beautiful and much darker in colour. ...I have coloured Bramble Rainbowtree digitally, I hope you like this special fairy :) ...a great little vintage design for big and little girls, friends, birthdays, gifts, bedroom decor, nursery walls, etc.
/ / There’s an Elephant in my Garden / a drawing on catridge from my Art Diary / digitally coloured I hope that the grownups who look at this painting will remember something special from their childhood, some hopeful feeling, which will help them through today’s difficulties. There are all the colours of the rainbow in this piece, to remind us that there is always hope, no matter how hopeless it seems sometimes. The rainbow is a sign of hope. Children See/Children Do powerful message for grownups I hope that all the children who look at this painting will drift off into a faraway place in their imagination and feel wonderful for a while, especially if things are getting them down…and if life is wonderful, may this little picture add to the wonder and spark the imagination. Big hello to Maya!! :) / There’s an Elephant in my Garden – Sepia Drawing also available (click here) A sepia drawing before I colour this work…. “there’s an elephant in my garden” Inspired by my parents talk of topiary gardens in Tassie and their topiary teapot in the backyard and my little girl with the curl Sarah, who’s all growed up now (but this reminds me of her when she was a littlun)...thanx Nenek and Poppy….luv ya
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