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Friday, 4 August 2017

Glint of Broken Glass

Hello all!  It's nice to be slightly more back in the swing of things - for the first time in a long time it's a double post day today at Words and Pictures!  Earlier, you may have encountered my rainbow-bright watercolours for the new Vintage Journey challenge, and this evening I'm delighted to be tempting you over to the PaperArtsy blog where I've created an inspiration piece for the current theme, Dark to Light and Contrasts.


I took my inspiration from one of my own word stamps.  It's one of the quotes from EAB02 Darkness and Light... I'm guessing you can see how the thinking came together there!  I hope you'll be able to hop over to PaperArtsy and catch the glint of light on broken glass. 

I hope you'll also have a chance to take a step into the sunlight with my Sunshine Watercolour Dwellings too, if you missed them.  I told you we were getting back in the swing of it!  Have a great weekend everyone.

When you look at a piece of delicately spun glass you think of two things: how beautiful it is and how easily it can be broken.
From The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams

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30 comments:

  1. Dortesjs4 August 2017 at 20:06

    great, love it

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  2. chrissie4 August 2017 at 20:59

    Just hopped over and it really is a stunning piece Alison. Your very own stamp made it even more special.thank you for sharing how you made it.

    The 'words' today paint a picture all on their own as well

    Love Chrissie xx

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  3. Chrissy4 August 2017 at 21:18

    Oh WOW!!..this piece is just stunning Alison..

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  4. Amanda4 August 2017 at 21:22

    Just been over and it's a stunning piece, another piece out of your comfort zone but stunningly executed, love it
    Love
    Amanda x

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  5. froebelsternchen4 August 2017 at 21:35

    It is absolutely STUNNING Alison , a WOWSER and I love that you even gave a tutorial with it!
    oxo Susi

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  6. Sue4 August 2017 at 22:09

    This is so beautiful Alison, and full of fabulous techniques xx

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  7. Meggymay4 August 2017 at 22:17

    Will pop over to see the post, this peep looks awesome.
    Yvonne xx

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  8. Redanne4 August 2017 at 23:28

    Loving the look of this Alison, off to have a closer look! xx

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  9. Nikki Acton5 August 2017 at 07:46

    Fabulous creation! Great interpretation of the theme and beautifully composed. Xx

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  10. craftytrog5 August 2017 at 10:47

    Just popped over! A super project with a great quote Alison!

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  11. Marci5 August 2017 at 12:24

    It was beautiful!

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  12. Gaby Bee 5 August 2017 at 12:35

    A fantastic project, Alison! Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing your creative process!

    Gaby xo

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  13. Lys5 August 2017 at 12:52

    It's fabulous, nearly dramatic but so highlighted by your quote. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  14. brenda5 August 2017 at 14:21

    A lovely creation as always Alison.

    Sorry to be such a bad blogger still, I can but hope for better health soon and to get back to normal again - whatever normal might be !

    B x

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  15. Inky and Quirky Designs5 August 2017 at 15:06

    Just popped over and had a look Alison, wow it's a pure stunner, so different for you as well
    Hugs
    Donna xx

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  16. Dorthe5 August 2017 at 17:01

    I was there, Alison, reading and watching this amazing piece. Yes very different for you, as Donna writes, but so gorgeous, and as always your story behind takes me in, and makes me forget where i am for a few minutes !!
    Hugs, Dorthe

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  17. Julia Aston6 August 2017 at 01:52

    Just came back from seeing your beautiful creation Alison. What a lovely study in darkness and light. You made it look so easy!

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  18. Kate Yetter6 August 2017 at 04:03

    Loved your project over at PaperArtsy. Such a perfect depiction of light and dark.
    Kate

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  19. Julia6 August 2017 at 13:14

    This light and dark project is amazing. I love this one. There is so much interest in those layers and the addition of the glass is so creative. There are lots of things in this project I would like to try if only I had more time. Beautiful work Alison. X

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  20. Neet6 August 2017 at 13:54

    Not my day - Blogger is playing up and just deleted my comment (too much traffic - now I wonder why - Answer your work is stunning that is why.
    Love the piece you have done for Leandra - must pop over there and see more of it but also need to play catch up and look at the Watercolour Dwellings.
    Here goes - 2nd attempt.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  21. Mrs.B6 August 2017 at 19:53

    Just had a closer look, stunning piece. I love how this evolved from the quote and the Romeo and Juliet theme.
    Avril xx

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  22. Paper Profusion8 August 2017 at 00:14

    A magical artwork Alison!! Well done you! Nicola x

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  23. Jackie PN8 August 2017 at 01:03

    Was just over to Paper Artsy and another WOW this is really something different for you!I do love the grays and the gradients you achieved! Well done Alison!
    Jackie xo

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  24. Annie8 August 2017 at 13:31

    Off to take a closer look Alison...love the quote and look forward to viewing more

    Huge hugs
    Annie xx

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  25. Julie Lee8 August 2017 at 20:56

    Loved your glint of broken glass project, Alison. Left some love over at PaperArtsy. xx

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  26. Cocofolies8 August 2017 at 21:47

    I've just admired your project on PA's blog, Alison... I did not leave a comment over there, pardon me but I miss time at the moment to comment both here and there, and I do not leave many comments on PA's blog anymore.
    As for your 'dark' make (very difficult to do I think when we tend to create using other colours usually) it's stunning, I'm in awe...
    Despite these are not my usual colours too, you made it perfectly, the result is awesome!!! Absolutely beautiful.
    You make me want to have a try on such combo... that's the proof I love your make :-)
    Hugs, Coco xx

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  27. sarascloset9 August 2017 at 13:24

    I've hopped over to catch all the details! What a magnificent piece of art, Alison! Love the cracked glass detail! Hugs!

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  28. Evelyn Walter9 August 2017 at 15:55

    This is so wonderful, Alison! Congrats to your range of stamps!!
    xxx Evelyn

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  29. pearshapedcrafting9 August 2017 at 23:52

    Brilliant Alison! A fabulous choice of words and your sparkling glass is wonderful! Hugs, Chrisx

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  30. A Pink12 August 2017 at 14:59

    Absolutely fabulous project and great interpretation of the theme! Your stamps are just perfect for the theme .
    hugs x

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Thank so much for taking the time to stop by. It's lovely to hear what you think - every comment is so much appreciated.