Monday, 13 December 2010

TAKE A WORD


CHILDHOOD is our word this week at Take a Word.  That got me thinking about childhood and when I do that for some reason it makes me think of deep or dark images, of the the real meaning behind nursery rhymes for instance, or being frightened by clowns may be.   I thought I might create a girl with her hands to her eyes (you know the one Judy) slowly counting to a hundred in a deep dark forest whilst her parents slip away.  Mmmmm ... a tad too dark do you think?   Yes, me too so in the end I went for a fairytale childhood : soft, dreamy and slightly out of focus.  :D

Credit goes to CAJoline, PlayingWithBrushes and Sailor and Lula.

Thanks for another great thought provoking word Marie.

Thanks for looking.

17 comments:

  1. Hi there, i love that is a little out of focus, the picture is telling the story.
    Great colours!
    LOve, claudia

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  2. So soft and such a romantic image of childhood Ann. Just as it should be. Lovely. xx

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  3. It's what every girls childhood should be. Soft, sweet, muted..You have done a fabulous job with this one.

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  4. Well I love soft and dreamy Ann...and I love the way these children look like they are cradled in the center of a rose...beautiful images soft and sweet everyones childhood should be like this...just before they pitch you in to the real world...LOL Love your work!

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  5. Hello Ann
    Once again a very beautiful creation, poetry, sweetness, dreams...where chidren are fairies.
    A great great moment
    Pat

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  6. Very soft and dreamy Ann... such a departure from Dali and darkness?! I hear what you're saying though and thank you so much for the compliment! =)

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  7. This picture is awesome. Just awesome.

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  8. I love the soft and muted look ... it is the perfect childhood image.

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  9. This is lovely, Ann - very dreamy and soft, just like childhood should be.

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  10. Soft, playful and the very best essence of childhood!

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  11. Oh so dreamy, Ann, what a gorgeous childhood treasure! (had to get my girl out of the 'knickers & vest' & give her a new pretty dress to prepare her for the upside down tree!!) LOL

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  12. This soft, ethereal piece is a quantum leap from your usual surreal pieces, Ann. It shows another side of your talent, and it's beautiful!

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  13. You did a lot of soul searching as to how approach this week's word and you obviously made the right choice because this artpiece is superb. I love the atmosphere you evoke which is perfect for the dreams of childhood. As Bev has said before me, it shows another side of Miss Ann and her talent!! Fantastic.

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  14. very soft and sweet...I admit, I was sort of expecting a little more sinister for childhood. haha! Love your stuff.

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