Saturday 27 August 2011

Tuscan dreaming


Last time I dreamt I went to Tuscany again...

Well actually I didn't, but why let the truth get in the way of a great opening line?

I was doing a little online research this morning, gazing at image after image of sunflowers in anticipation of painting one for the IA challenge. But then I had the idea of combining the sunshine of both flower and scene for total immersion in my subject matter. I rather like it!

I'm still plotting my Tuscan holiday though...

21 comments:

  1. It's really beautiful! A lovely memory.

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  2. Oh so beautiful and your opening line reminds me of the book "Rebecca"; last night I dreamt I went to Manderly (or something along those lines ;)) this is sun washed and absolutely gorgeous I love the way you overlayed the petals into the sky area!

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  3. I totally love the digital treatment! What a great blending of two fantastic pics into one that's even better. Don't you wish we could always dream like this? Visiting from IA

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  4. Sunflowers are my favorite Lisa!!!! wonderful piece.....and I hope you will join us every Saturday on my blog for Sweet Saturdays.....

    Have a great weekend!!!

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  5. I love what you put together!!!!
    It is beautiful!

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  6. ohhhh all the sunflowers in our garden are past their best :( ....love this composition

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  7. This is so lovely and warm. We are just getting the first tastes of spring in Australia and this reminds me of warmth to come... Glad I found your blog through IA
    tracey xx

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  8. Ah, the warmth I don't need, but I know you long for, shows in this magical fantasy. It's always fun to be able to appreciate and enjoy the story behind the art, too. Truly lovely on both counts, dear Lisa.

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  9. Lisa I am plotting an Italian holiday as well. A combo art and food week...a dream vacation. Your Tuscan sunflower is awesome.

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  10. Wow that's great! I like the combination of images. Nicely done.

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  11. Lisa...truly gorgeous..a stunning glowing vision...I absolutely loooove this...beautiful! Sunflowers are one of my faves...this piece dazzles my soul! beautiful!
    Victoria

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  12. Beautiful, there's a dream in each one of those seeds in the sunflower.

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  13. That was a superb idea....what a stunning image!

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  14. Beautiful! I can almost feel the sunshine on my face. When you're booking Tuscany, can I come too please? ;)

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  15. One would not be an artist or a writer without being a dreamer! Dream on! Love your submission!

    XO
    Kim

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  16. Thank you for the piece of sunshine...this is a beautiful image...
    My dream is Florence...
    xox

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  17. such a gorgeous piece, I'd love to go to Tuscany someday. Meanwhile I am planning to go to the Oregon coast next month. Its beautiful so it will have to do.

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  18. Lisa, I love this! Sunflowers and Tuscany definitely belong together, and the way you did that is just fabulous! Fantastic!

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  19. I love that digitally created sunflowered Tuscany scene. Plot it and it will happen. You'll be there in no time at all.

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