I started this picture with the intent of using charcoal gray and pink for the Summer of Color challenge. I found this really challenging, because I like to use every color under the sun in my artworks. It was hard to stick with a planned color scheme.
I also struggled with adding too much stuff and the page getting too chaotic. I kept pushing and pulling, adding more details and wiping them out with white paint.
The quote for Color this Quote at Artists in Blogland is:
"The sun is shining...That is the Magic. The flowers
are growing--the roots are stirring. That is the Magic. Being alive is
the Magic--being strong is the Magic. The Magic is in me--the Magic is
in me. ...It's in every one of us." The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgeson Burnett
I used part of the quote in my art journal page!
Happy 4th of July to all my American friends!
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Love this piece of art and the quote! It is hard for me to stick to a set color scheme too!
Love how the photograph works so well with the quote! Beautiful art journal page.
Really love your use of pinks in this.
Your lines are so lyrical, too! :)
Ahh...we all need a comfy couch like this!
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Very nice piece of art. As well as the quote. I enjoy your blog very much.
Have a very nice weekend
Nicole/Beadwright
Really lovely bright and cheerful colours to go along with this quote. I love the freedom of your artwork.
All your pushing & pulling has produced a fabulous layered piece that hangs together beautifully.
love how you combined several challenges into one magical project Marcia!!
Wonderful art and sentiments!
I went through similar struggles with the pink! I think you handled it beautifully- love the little pops of color!
This is lovely - I don't think there are too many elements at all, just plenty to keep your eyes well-fed :)
This is so fun and ... Dare I say it ... Magical!
Your page is fun and fabulous! I am LOVING the quote and how you used it! Your SOC colors look amazing!!!!!
Just so lovely in the pink and gray color combo! HPPF and SOC!
Yummy colors and so summer! xox
I love all the colors and fun on your page. It shows that you enjoyed the process and wanted to play, WAY TO GO!
LOVE the quote, haven't heard it before but it's a good one!
Wonderful art and quote. I loved the Secret Garden when I was a girl:)
Wonderful art and quote. I loved the Secret Garden when I was a girl:)
This is stunning work. I love it. I am in absolute love. Love the lines and marks and way you have used the colours. Gorgeous work.
Beautiful work! Valerie
Your page is so full of energy I can almost feel it! Great work, Marcia!
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