Thursday 12 April 2012

APRIL'S SMEARED AND SMUDGED MEMBERS BLOG HOP

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Welcome to another members blog hop....above is the list of fantastic blogs to visit..... you really do need to visit them all, they are an amazing group of wonderfully talented people, who will inspire you with their art depicting their phobias.
I have many things i dislike.... mice/rats and any rodent.....pink/ glitter/sparkly stuff...... but really i have just two real phobias.....one i cant even bring myself to depict in my art work..... the other is.....

..... i kept my piece simple.... black/white/grey with a splash of red. I used digital images and real stamps combined. I used promarkers to shade my images and ink to colour and distress my piece.

Come and check our the SMEARED AND SMUDGED FORUM......
Smeared and Smudged is an online community of rubber stampers and crafters who enjoy using alternative, gothic, edgy, and unique stamps in their designs. We thrive on different and unusual. We welcome the macabre and devious side of things, and most of all, we embrace ALL types and styles of art. Whether or not you “come to the dark side”, your creations should be a reflection of you. Here at Smeared and Smudged, the most important thing is being yourself.
I shall enter the following challenges with my 'fear' and hope that it doesnt offend anyone.
http://thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ DISTRESS... i have ink distressed the whole page
http://craftypurplefrogchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ LETS GET DISTRESSED....ink distressed....and the subject distresses me greatly!
http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.co.uk/ SPOTTY AND DOTTY.... i have used SMEARED INK stamps to make my dotty and spotty background.
http://letsinkitup.blogspot.co.uk/p/challenge-rules.html DISTRESSING.... as above...lots of ink distressing.
Thanks for visiting ....i hope you enjoy the hop. Keep safe love lynx

39 comments:

  1. Ooo that gave me the willies! Very beautiful piece of art but not even letting that thought come anywhere near my brain x

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  2. A sentiment shared by (almost) every parent I think Lynx. Your depiction though is beautiful in a style only you have mastered. The red really highlights everything and draws the eyes in.
    Hugs H xxx

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  3. Nice,thanks so much for joining Robert Jackson's challenge.

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  4. Ooooh that just gave me the chills! I agree totally with that one but will try not to even think about it! Beautiful piece tho! Shell x

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  5. Amazing piece of work you have made....I agree with the other comments you have had, very strong sentiment.
    Thank you for joining in with us at Lexi's Creations this time.
    Love and hugs
    Susan xxx

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  6. Oh WoW - never thought of that one !!! AWESOME piece BD - very thought provoking and superbly executed piece xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  7. OMG!!! What an awful thought...... I didn't think of it either!......very sobering thought......stunningly portrayed.

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  8. This is not only thought provoking but a beautiful creation!

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  9. Well if I didn't fear Friday the 13th before, I sure do now! Thank you so much for linking up at MIM this week! Don't forget to leave a comment for another entry and mention you saw them on MIM for a chance at the second-prize drawing!
    Good luck,
    Rene :D

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  10. Really a piece of art this one. Trully distressing ! Thanks for sharing it on LIIU and good luck. Hugs, Marion

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  11. Oh, the horror! That would be the worst thing ever! Fabulous depiction of your fear. Dark, elegant, and deep. Thank you for sharing, my dear friend.

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  12. I think this is every parent's fear. Your design has impact and it is a true "art" card! Thanks for sharing it with us at Jackson's Digital Expressions! I would love to see more of your work in our future challenges. I think it would be interesting!
    Chana,DT Coordinator
    Jackson's Digital Expressions

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  13. never thought of that one, though it must be every parents fear, I don't even want to think about it.
    You made a very beauriful piece ,it really makes you think....

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  14. Lynx,
    Beautiful piece! The art work on this is wonderful, love the skulls, and the placement of them! Love the distressed look of it, and the splotchy background! Terrific job! I totally feel you on your phobia, no parent should out live their child. Great job my friend!

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  15. This is so true it is my fear to. The card is fabulous. The shades of grey and touches of red add the perfect touch.
    Hugz,
    Christine I became a follower

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  16. This is powerful and beautiful all wrapped up in one. I love the skulls and small amount of red is just enough and still packs a punch. Lovely!

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  17. Extremely insightful piece of art! Thanks so much for playing with us in our "Focus on the Sentiment" challenge at Lexi's Creations. I do so hope we'll see you again in our next challenge.
    Nanaconnie DT

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  18. Fabulous creation! Love your talent. I have admired it for some time now.

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  19. Wow BlackDragon that is a great piece of explanation of a phobia. Perfect colors for such a sad event to happen. That's 3 death fear's so far on this phobia hop day.
    Glad to be here and see more of your work.

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  20. Hi Lynn,
    LOVE your piece, it is very moving and the grayness of it all really drives home the message! PLUS gives it a vintage feel.

    I think all parents have this on a fear list.
    No parent should have to bury a child. Sadly, this just happened in our family, not a CHILD but still a child. One of my cousins just died, he was only 58- 7 years older than me. His mom is still alive in her very late 70s.

    Try not to think too much about it!
    love you!
    Susan

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  21. Beautiful work! I agree with others that it is a very moving piece.

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  22. Must admit this certainly focused my attention on your sentiment! Fabulous work. Thanks for joining Lexi's Creations 'focus on the sentiment' challenge!

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  23. wow..love your ability to say it like it is and put meaning to the statement with image! I get it.. must tell you not to scare the straights instead of don't eat them right?lol
    powerful,dramatic it's a powerful crescendo of art..assent ion of art you never cease to amaze me..definitely one of the most powerful and awesome artist i am blessed to know.

    susan s.

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  25. I lost my son four years ago, so I find your project very upsetting. Sorry I just had to comment. Suzanne

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  26. really dig this!Some time ago I thought of having that skully image on my blog header it is so cool!

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  27. I absolutely love these colors together. I keep meaning to make myself a purse or something with the colors. That is a big fear of mine too. You should lose a child. I had a miscarriage & that is the same thing. It shook me to my core. Love your work!!! :)

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  28. I agree with the comments that this is a fear of all parents I love how you have showcased your phobia. xxx

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  29. Wow what an insight. Love the color composition. Good Luck.
    Lesia Cook
    Design Consultant
    Jackson's Digital Expressions
    www.memascrafts.blogspot.com

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  30. Wow I can't even tell you how close this hits home! That is my biggest fear which has been magnified since last fall when 2 of my daughter's friends, 16 and 17, were killed in a car accident! I think about it almost every day. I love the artwork and coloring. I've always had a little dark side myself, love skulls...good thing I have boys too he he... Thanks for joining us at JDE for our 1st Challenge and good luck!
    Kathi
    DT Member

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  31. I think this is definitely something that most parents have in the back of minds but try not to think about it, unless we have to. A really artistic creation. Thanks for joining in with our challenge over at LIIU, and good luck.

    Maria x

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  32. Definately a fear parents have (but don't like to think about). I think you've portrayed your fear beautifully on this piece. The shading is amazing and the pop of real really works well against it, but isn't in your face (does that make since, it's supposed to be a compliment lol).
    Thanks for joining us at forever Night Challenges this week.

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  33. Hiya Blackdragon, long time no see! Hope to catch up with you again over at the Creative Coterie when things kick off again :0) I need to post some projects there soon! Anyway, spotted your deliciously dark piece over at the MIM challenge and had to stop by for a closer look! Wonderful piece, I love your style. Super scary subject but gorgeously rendered! See ya!

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  34. Fabulous distressing. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Purple Frog this time. Carol DT x

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  35. Wow, this card is certainly makin' a statement. Very well done. Thank you for playing along with us at Jackson's Digital Expressions; good luck.

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  36. Hi Blackdragon, thank you for your kind comment, I am looking foward to working with you..... your blog is just amazing and your projects and art work is just WOW!!!WOW!!! Hugs May x x x

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  37. Fabulous creation :o) Thank you for sharing it with us at Forever night this week. good luck. hugs

    NIKKI DT

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  38. Amazing card. I have to agree with the sentiment. I think it's a fear that all parents have. Thank you for sharing and joining in at LIIU. Hugs, Velma

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  39. This is also one of my fears; great card!

    Thanks for playing along in our Spotty Dotty Challenge over at Top Tip Tuesday. Hope to see you back often:0)

    Hugs;
    Janette
    Psst...I have candy on my blog if you care to take a lookie:0)

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