Friday, 25 September 2009

Illustration Friday – Pattern

 

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‘Lori’s Diamond’

 

It’s true that life forms illogical patterns.   I think those patterns are mostly haphazard,  but hugely exciting and full of beauties which I try to catch as they fly by, for who knows whether any of them will ever return.

 

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57 comments:

  1. Lisa Holtzman25 September 2009 at 10:02

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  2. Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.25 September 2009 at 10:42

    I think they are for the most part haphazard too. I'm glad you "caught" this one and are sharing it with us. Stunning.

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  3. lauren gray | the haunted hollow tree25 September 2009 at 11:28

    Stunning as usual!

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  4. kj25 September 2009 at 11:58

    OH! TESSA!

    now that i have held two of your prints in my very own hands, i can just see these colors dancing off the page. you capture something remarkable when you paint. some of it, if not all, is your love of a people.

    you are amazing.

    xo

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  5. Mónica25 September 2009 at 13:19

    Beautiful colors in your ilustrattion, congrats!! :D

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  6. Eleonora Baldwin25 September 2009 at 15:22

    I love her, so regal in her pose, so flirtatious in her ruffled frock.

    Lori will be beaming when she sees this!

    Ciao my lovely friend,
    Lola xx

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  7. Holly25 September 2009 at 15:38

    Oh, love this!

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  8. valerie walsh25 September 2009 at 15:42

    you are so right! this is exquisite and wonderful :)

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  9. Beth Kephart25 September 2009 at 15:56

    you always alert me to life itself

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  10. DMG25 September 2009 at 16:14

    This is my favorite submission of the day. The colors and patterns are so energizing, especially juxtaposed with black.

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  11. Amy25 September 2009 at 16:26

    Beautiful and vibrant. The artist shows through in her art.

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  12. steven25 September 2009 at 16:33

    the materials are sensual, regal, exquisite. i love the proud face. steven

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  13. Sarah Laurence25 September 2009 at 16:48

    Wow - the pattern, the colors and the composition is so striking! Thanks for adding such gorgeous color to my day.

    I just noticed your Shakespeare quotation on the comment box - love it!

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  14. Delwyn25 September 2009 at 17:07

    Hi Tessa

    your beauty is stunning

    her patterns a visual treat.

    I have been thinking over this haphazardness of life's patterns in the last 24 hours...and like you I think a lot of it is arbitrarily thrown together in the first instance but then perhaps we make some form or shape or colour blending and compilation out of it all and see it as a pattern...we give some sense to the chaos, some meaning to the randomness of experiences...and come away with a thing of beauty...as you so deftly have illustrated...

    Happy days

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  15. Jenn25 September 2009 at 17:37

    Congrats on making Blog of Note! Be prepared for a huge storm of comments and accolades. :)

    ~Jenn (http://exhotgirl.blogspot.com/)

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  16. Pamela Terry and Edward25 September 2009 at 18:03

    Such gorgeous colour!

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  17. Anonymous25 September 2009 at 19:59

    Hi! Tessa! Congratulation, Your blog is satisfied most of my friends with me.

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  18. the suwa view25 September 2009 at 20:01

    I really loved reading what i saw,it just made me think a little about what life is!!.....wind??

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  19. Sniffles and Smiles25 September 2009 at 20:13

    Congratulations! I read your guest post on Lola's blog, and now here you are a BLOG OF NOTE! Hurrah!!! That's simply terrific! BTW, this is a gorgeous piece!!! The colors are so rich!!! You are extraordinarily talented!!! ~Janine XO

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  20. janicebotterill25 September 2009 at 23:06

    wonderful print - just passed by via blogs of note - congratulations! Will be coming back for more. Am up the road in Wiltshire so it's good to see someone nearby in the blogging hall of fame!

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  21. domminic26 September 2009 at 00:13

    Simply beautiful
    I love you thoughts Tessa
    Makes me feel like i've found a long lost friend in you
    =)

    Cheers from The Daily Blog

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  22. A Good Moroccan26 September 2009 at 00:24

    Lovely work !

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  23. MdC26 September 2009 at 01:49

    hi, i love this, it's absolutely wonderful

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  24. Anonymous26 September 2009 at 02:34

    Love it. Thank you for sharing! I've also started a blog recently... come visit if you will. Gratitude.

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  25. Jane26 September 2009 at 03:12

    Great blog, love the photos of Africa and the drawings, thank you for sharing them:)

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  26. Delwyn26 September 2009 at 04:16

    Tessa

    I have just spied the BON

    you deserve it, well done

    Happy days

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  27. Carol26 September 2009 at 05:34

    That is just beautiful Tessa...she looks very regal!!

    (Can I ask...is that gold leaf you have used behind her? The tone of the colour is lovely and I've been experimenting with gold leaf which is why I'm asking)

    C x

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  28. Mannery26 September 2009 at 06:27

    Great idea! And amazing work.

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  29. Mannery26 September 2009 at 06:27

    Great idea! And amazing work, of course.I like it.

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  30. Willie Baronet26 September 2009 at 07:35

    It's beautiful! Makes me wish I was in Africa again...

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  31. Willie Baronet26 September 2009 at 07:37

    p.s. Are you on facebook, Tessa?

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  32. Silke Powers26 September 2009 at 08:14

    Tessa, the colors you use are so very brilliant! I love it!! Hugs, Silke

    P.S. Your print is on its way to you!! Thanks again!!! :)

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  33. Unknown26 September 2009 at 08:15

    This is so stunning, I love the vivid colour.
    And by the way, if you drop by my place you can have a little moment of being homesick in Kalk Bay :-) xx

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  34. angela recada26 September 2009 at 08:55

    Absolutely gorgeous, Tessa! I love the patterns and colors.

    And congratulations on being the most recent BLOG OF NOTE! It's well-deserved.

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  35. Gretchen26 September 2009 at 11:49

    Very beautiful! Congratulations!

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  36. Skittles26 September 2009 at 12:42

    Sunning! Love how you described it... so poetic, so true! The artwork is amazing... it depics all the tribulations of life coming together creating one big glorified jumble. And yet people still have to stand tall and proud to get throug it.

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  37. Cynthia Pittmann26 September 2009 at 15:21

    Tessa, the contrast and color is strikingly beautiful. Your work absolutely charms me. Pattern- perfect perfection. <3

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  38. Gai26 September 2009 at 17:42

    This is one of my favourite pictures and has reminded me that I intended to go to your gallery and organise purchasing some prints. Can you tell me if you will post to Australia.

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  39. Soggy Dog Studios26 September 2009 at 18:16

    LoVe These Colors!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very Nice... - Kim

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  40. Renee26 September 2009 at 19:26

    How beautiful she is dear Tessa.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  41. tomza26 September 2009 at 22:55

    hi

    i from thailand

    http://tomzathailand.blogspot.com

    thailand amazing fastival

    very best

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  42. Lori ann26 September 2009 at 23:12

    HEY!! That's my Diamond!!!
    Oh wow! I Love seeing her up in lights, she's brilliant you know Tessa. And did you know that her and Zuri are the best of best friends??

    LOVE,lori

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  43. Lori ann26 September 2009 at 23:16

    Oh WOW, now I see that you recieved Blog of Note!! This really calls for a celebration. I am zipping over in my virtual jet with fresh California strawberries and bubbly champagne to dip them in!! See you soon!

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  44. dziadowska27 September 2009 at 05:03

    it is really beautiful! i'd like to invite you to my blog with handmade jewellery . visit me!

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  45. Anonymous27 September 2009 at 10:02

    This is breathtaking. I'm glad you were on the featured blogs lists because you have opened my mind up to other things. This is very important in life. Thank you.

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  46. Hana Njau-Okolo27 September 2009 at 10:22

    Congrats Tessa on your recognition as a Blog of Note!

    Mama Shujaa

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  47. Tessa27 September 2009 at 11:02

    Whoa! You could have knocked me over with a dandelion puff! Thank you all VERY much for your great comments about Blog Of Note. I'm still reeling.... xxx

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  48. Ehi27 September 2009 at 11:25

    Seen your works, awesome, mind-blowing.Think you needd more exposure for your works you could sell them faster on the net.
    I encourage you to try setting up a store at www.trippleclicks.com/10760460

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  49. Ehi27 September 2009 at 11:28

    Seen your works..they a are simply amazing.The meticulousity and dexterity of putting the works together is simply awesome.I am proud of you.
    I think you should try to maximize your sales by visiting www.trippleclicks.com/10760460

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  50. Heidi27 September 2009 at 20:02

    Like a fractal; but fractals are logical patterns. Congrats on the "Blog of Note"!

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  51. snow white man28 September 2009 at 06:28

    Nice pictures.
    Thank you very much.

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  52. Unknown28 September 2009 at 12:53

    Gorgeous...Those colors make my heart sing!

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  53. John28 September 2009 at 21:08

    Amazing photography.

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  54. Shirley30 September 2009 at 08:27

    Gorgeous piece, Tessa...truly!!

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  55. Leah Jewel Alexander1 October 2009 at 16:02

    This is a truly beautiful work of art. I love it. Thanks for sharing. I love your blog.

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  56. Nishant2 October 2009 at 03:19

    Stunning as usual!
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  57. Bella Sinclair3 October 2009 at 16:48

    Tessa! Oh, WOW. Such vibrancy. It makes me tremble inside with excitement!

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