Monday, October 3, 2011

Gratitude: The quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful.
 Texture Tuesday's challenge is to show something that gives us gratitude and to use two of Kim Klassen's textures. I thought for some time on this to pick a subject for this week. There are many many things to be grateful for in my life so I thought of doing a collage of several different things. I love the sea, I love watching the birds at the feeder I love the quietness of the forest on a hike, but most of all I LOVE my family. They are what make me grateful and thankful for each and every day. Life is a very short journey and the people we share it with are what give us the reasons to get up and move everyday. When you lose someone from that circle you instantly learn how short life really is. I have learned to live each day as if it were my last because we just never know. I love that I can do for my family and bring them small gifts of joy, a trip to the beach or a day spent together. Cooking a special meal and sharing time laughing and being in the company of one another. This is what brings GRATITUDE into my life. 
I used three of Kim's textures on this one and several other layers and masking and brushes to get the effect I was after. Be sure and check out the Cafe` for all the talented people and see what we are all grateful for in our lives. 

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21 comments:

  1. Prairie JillOctober 3, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    What a beautiful piece! I love the effect you created.

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  2. SherrieSt.HilaireOctober 3, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Oh Pat! I so love how you merged these dear shots of your family into such a moving image. Your words move me too... I couldn't agree with you more. I am so incredibly grateful for my family as well, and you are right...life is a very short journey!

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  3. hannahOctober 3, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    This certainly is very beautiful on many levels, both the words and the image you created.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    this is a beautiful post - inside and out - so to speak.

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  5. Rosie@leavesnbloomOctober 3, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Your post is beautiful in every way from words and thoughts to pictures and textures. We have so much to be grateful for!

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  6. TeresaOctober 3, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Beautiful work Pat, such a gorgeous collage and use of the textures . . . .love it. happy Tuesday, Teresa x

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  7. Nadege,October 4, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    I love what you have created in this lovely composite.

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  8. A Creative GraceOctober 4, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    A truly wonderful collage! I love your post, and from picture to words, it's given me a lift, so thank you for sharing :)

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  9. johannaOctober 4, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    beautiful layering! and i love how you spelled out the word with the dots inbetween.

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  10. SusanOctober 4, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Pat!

    What a great idea. This was just awesome. And so true.

    Hope you have a blessed day♥

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  11. KathleenOctober 4, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    This is a wonderful post -- our families truly give meaning and purpose to every moment of our lives. Your collage is a beautiful tribute to this.

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  12. linda/patchworkOctober 4, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    What a beautiful collage.

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  13. The Artful DivaOctober 4, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I agree wholeheartedly with all that you've said here. Your photo collage is wonderful.

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  14. AmarieOctober 4, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    What a lovely collage!

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  15. LisaOctober 4, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Pretty collage!

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  16. TerrieOctober 4, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I recognize the new 'word' texture in your collage. It's such a personal topic and the result is lovely!

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  17. LindaOctober 4, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Beautiful texture work - just great!! :)

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  18. MarilynOctober 4, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    A beautiful collage. It says it all.

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  19. say cheeseOctober 4, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    great family picture and your texture is simply fabulous!

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  20. ShonEjaiOctober 5, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Wow! Beautiful texture work! Your piece is stunning!

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  21. KathyOctober 7, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Wow...it's beautiful.

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