With a subject as far-reaching as 'memory' as the prompt for Mixed Media Monday it was certainly difficult to know where to begin - especially when I've got 40 years of the things to sift through!
At first I drifted around conjuring up the world of my Grandmothers', then moved to a maelstrom of memory spiralling out of control from a poor girl's mind but then something just clicked and I simply reached back just a month or two and returned to the sunshine island of Skiathos with my son.
I collaged some ephemera from my holiday as well as a few travel-related bits and bobs I had lying around. Added the colour of the sea and sky using my water-soluble oil pastels (which added further memory since they came on holiday with me!). Then I was going to draw a dreamy girl (me) on top but felt that the piece was missing the real essence of my holiday - the real happy memories - the photos. So we moved indoors and went digital to finish it off.
Nice memories to take me through a Monday :)
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Good on you! You looked so relax and lovely. Hope you're feeling a lot better. It is only normal for us to go through different phases in our lives. The low tide means there is big things coming up. Watch out for another beautiful creative burst. Cheers! ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful postcard.
ReplyDeletegosh you are clever!! I wouldn't know where to start!You must have had a very enjoyable weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collage Lisa! where's the ouzo? lol
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Gorgeous collage of what sounds to be a wonderful memory!
ReplyDeleteLove this collage!Sounds like you have some good memories of that trip.
ReplyDeleteWow..super creative, super beautiful! Loving it..gorgeous work!yay!
ReplyDelete~i l♥ve how you have your wee little one in the background...a silhouette casted behind you bringing forth those memories of time well shared with one another...beautiful piece to savor such memories...warm wishes and brightest blessings~
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful collage, Lisa! The colors are wonderful, and the lighting is exquisite that combines the background with the foreground's digital addition! Hope you are feeling better this week.
ReplyDeletethis is lovely and and just perfect for memory!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, and a lovely portrayal of your very special memory. Good work.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I'd love to go there!! Love your collage and the relaxed, "Okay, what's next?" look on your face!! 'o)
ReplyDeleteHow was I not a follower? I'm sorry, I thought I was! This is a beautiful piece and memory - I love all the etherial colors!
ReplyDeleteThank you too for your sweet comments, they mean a lot. Kristin xo
Μια όμορφη φωτογραφία! Μου αρέσει πολύ καλά.
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Cheers
MARTINA xox
oh I love your postcard Lisa!!! what a wonderful piece....and I imagine the place is magic!!! I will have to do some traveling one of these years!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous piece! Your Greek vacation must have been wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLovely collage. It does indeed look dreamy. Ahhh, the island life. I just saw one of the Greek islands featured tonight on "House Hunters International" This is one of the few TV shows I watch. I love to dream about moving to far away places, such as Greece. I could adapt to island life pretty fast and I'll bet you could too coming from the UK. I loved the UK when I visited but is certainly can be cold there!
ReplyDeleteI love the look and feel of the piece!
ReplyDeletecreative collage!! i also have some memories of greece, thanks for freshing them up!
ReplyDeleteJust spotted this...was drawn to the word 'Skiathos' (my fav greek island - we love Kanapitsa :-)
ReplyDeleteYou definitely got the colours of Greece in your collage....just lovely!
It's a lovely piece, Lisa! Diane
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