“If you don't like something - change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it.” Mary Engelbreit
A perfect quote to sum up my feelings about finding Sky Watch Friday.
Now I have a reason to look up more often, not just seeing the sky but framing up beautiful or interesting scenes to share. Link to Sky Watch Friday participants from around the globe.
Some of the other forms of mixed media I like to play with include ATCs, Inchies & Moos. If you have not tried them before they are great fun and quick because they are so small. Here is a bit of background on what they are all about.ATCs are Artist Trading Cards and as the name indicates, ATCs are tiny collectable pieces of art with a fascinating history.
The legend is that ATCs span back thousands of years and were traded between artists as a sample of their style & techniques. Almost like a business card for artists, with art on one side and contact details on the back.
More recently a Swiss artist M. Vanci Stirnemann created a show based on ATCs in 1997 and started a trading session in Calgary Canada.
Now we have all kinds of other variations in Moos (smaller than a ATC) and Inchies (tiny 1 inch squares) and Trinchies (3 inch squares of art)
Stamps courtesy of Amazing Arts & All About Paper. Mixed Media Monday is hosting a challenge on Trinchies in all kinds of different styles.
33 comments:
Such a beautiful, serene picture and such a true quote too.
Oh - I love that quote! I've had it written in my inspirational quote book for quite some time - it's so perfectly stated!
Love your Sky Watch contribution for this week too - so peaceful and serene!
I think this is my first visit..Beautiful photo..
Rambling Woods
The sky is lovely and so is the quote.
Great one for SWF! If someone were to think that trees are made to support the sky, they would all seem too short.... mine's up too hope you can drop by.... Happy weekend!
What beautiful blues. The water looks so calm and clear. Very nice, serene looking place.
Pearl: What a great lake and Sky shot.
A stunning meeting of blue meets blue!
A lovely skywatch Mandy!
Have a wonderful weekend of beautiful skies!
My Sky Watch Photos Here and Here
What a picturesque sight! I love your picture!
Hope you can hop by my SWF photos in these blogs:
Jenn Was Here
Shutter Happenings
Thanks! Happy Friday!
It is so serene, and so blue.
Beautiful Mandy!
Enjoy your weekend.
I'e always enjoyed taking an upward view and SWF is a great outlet for that. Plus there's so many talented people here. Beautiful shot and quote.
You framed this one perfectly.. it's a delightful view for sure..
Forgive this Copy and Paste part of my comment but I wanted you to know that your link works fine and you post is appreciated.. Thank you for joining in with the fun of Sky Watch this week.
Tom :O)
great shoot have nice weekend
Beautiful picture and quote!
You always make me smile on friday! thanks and big hugs
Beautiful skywatch capture...and great quote!
Happy sky~watching!
Cat
Nicely framed, and a good choice of what to photograph!
You've certainly chosen a lovely one to share this week. So serene.
Such a perfect sky over beautiful water! Thanks for visiting me.
Very cool art work I like the altered book. Great sky for sky watch. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
Cheers
Thank you for stopping by. We love the Wooli area and have spend happy times, still do when ever possible. Your art is beautiful, I didn't know about the art of altered books. Learned something new! I knew about postal art, it is quite appealing. I was always attracted to miniature paintings.) Your SWF is a lovely, serene photo and a beautiful quote, love that too.
what a beautiful piece of sky:)
Great SWF contribution! It is a great shot... beautifully composed!
fabulous!!!!!!!
I like how you used all the pieces as a set in the book. Wonder idea--lovely work.
Beautiful altered pages!
Beautiful scene and such a great quote
The Twinchie is really cute. Love the butterflys.
What a beautiful view. And your mixed media piece is stunning - I love the butterflies. You are really creative.
Sharon
P.S. The piece that you did for me (for the mermaid swap)now adorns the wall above my work computer and draws many compliments.
I love both of these! The sky and quote are perfect! The info on the ATC's is fascinating! Thanks!
The mixed media is beautiful !!! I love it !!!
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