Thursday, November 27, 2014

Accordion Landscapes

What to do with all those bits & pieces of drawings that one doesn't want to keep, but doesn't want to toss?
Cut or tear them up, create a collage! In this case, glue them into an accordion card structure...
I learned this from Mary, a gifted teacher, watercolor artist, & very kind woman, whom I miss. She was the one who started our Art Group in Portland. They still meet (I moved away), & call themselves "Mary's Artists. Mary herself lost her eyesight as she aged & had to stop going. 
She continued to paint, though, as her sight waned,mostly in monochrome or with 2 colors. 
We are given gifts for a limited time in this life. I'm grateful for that time, and for the gift of having known Mary. 

Happy Day of Thanksgiving.

11 comments:

  1. How true and poignant your words and how lovely your art.
    Happy Thanksving to you.

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  2. So pleased you have found a way round to keep your sketches, this accordion booklet is a great idea. A dear friend of mine sent me some beautiful words on 'people who enter our lives and leave a foot print ' and your friend Mary has certainly left a foot print in your life, always to be treasured. Thank you so much Rita for all your kind words on my recent posts. I'm so happy that I have brought some colour into your snowy days,.

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  3. A profound statement indeed -- "We are given gifts for a limited time in this life." I can understand those words deeply. My mother was a beautiful seamstress but she lost her eye sight by the time she was forty. Your words were a reminder to me that she did have a wonderful gift even though it was for a limited time. Each day I realize the wonderful gifts I have been given. thank you -- barbara

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  4. Perfect post for the day. Thanks every day.

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  5. Great idea with the drawings. It is a pity that the originator can no longer fully enjoy his talent. Yours sincerely.

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  6. This is a lovely way to keep those landscapes. I am thankful for you, friend.

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  7. I love this so much -- the artwork gathered and the sentiments expressed. xxxx

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  8. Sounds like a wonderful group, and a nice way to remember your friend!

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  9. Great idea. We are so lucky when we have people like this who inspire us.

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  10. How important to remember Rita. Wonderful idea and thoughts.

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