Saturday 24 October 2009

Leaving a trail

"To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest senstations in the world"
Freya Stark

Well, I probably wouldn't go that far, most times it is rather nice to be with a special someone or two. However, that first morning on holiday is truly something to treasure. A new city, rural retreat or sea vista brings so much promise. Every corner is a gift waiting to be unwrapped, each vista a sensory delight. Ahhh, precious moments indeed.

These ATCs have been prompted by Inspiration Avenue's weekly challenge - this week 'Travel'. I didn't intend on making three but I got carried off to Paris for dinner, danced at a wild Fiesta in Firenze and boozed and bargained my way around Barcelona. Rather amazing where the pages of Conde Nast can take you in one evening!

The aim of each was to capture those oh so fleeting holiday moments - fragments of tastes, sounds and mood - so vivid at the time but destined to fade into memory's corners on return, until all we have are fragments. You can still see... but not quite enough... Time for another trip I feel!

Mixed media: torn magazine, tissue paper, rubber stamp, distress inks & acrylics - click for better view.

12 comments:

  1. my dear!! beautiful beautiful ATCs of travel! i felt like i was transported to an anthony bourdain travel show or something!! fascinating texture and composition :)) you are a master in your art!

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  2. Gorgeous! You have a real talent :)

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  3. Thanks for the ATC link I had no idea they were that small - visualized a postcard size. Yours are spot on - little gems of memories.

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  4. Fabulous ATCs...armchair travel...bliss!! And thank you Conde Nast for such amazing photographs so that we can do so!! :)

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  5. Gorgeous submissions for this week - they're all beautiful!!♥

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  6. Ooh I love them! They work beautifully together :)

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  7. I love what you've done here! Really beautiful and three is just perfect!!

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  8. Mesmerizing piece. I love the overlap, as though we're getting little sneak-peeks into another life.

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  9. These are great!! I love the warm colors. I just want to gaze at them for a long time so as not to miss anything!

    Maggie :)

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  10. oh my gosh...i love these - especially the warm, muted & inviting colors! you captured those fleeting moments & delighted my senses!

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  11. I love these. They are so lovely and the colors are so warm.

    LuLu~*

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