April Monthly Muse - Week 4

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    ArmyGrl

    ArmyGrl Merlot, Cab, Chard, Reisling - all 4 food groups!

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    Our last April is for ARTSPIRATION featured artist is Linda Vachon. ​

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    While Linda Vachon's recent work uses a bit of whimsy and bold colors, I am a BIG fan of Ms. Vachon's older works using blended photographs and elements of typography. I rather like the eerie creepiness and find these works have a haunting beauty. I highly recommend listening to The Cure BURN while perusing Ms. Vachon’s galleries.

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    Since the Monthly Muse runs from Tuesday to Tuesday, the deadline to complete April’s Artspiration is midnight EST, 03 May 2021. Shortly thereafter, I will announce the winner of the random draw for a $5 coupon. Each post for the April challenges earns one chance to win (max 4). Thus

    1 Muse = 1 chance to win
    2 Muses = 2 chances to win
    3 Muses = 3 chances to win
    4 Muses = 4 chances to win    ​

    1. For the Art Muse, you may create any style of layout (ie. clean and simple, artsy, pocket style etc.), with or without a photo. Create any size page you wish. The Art Muse is for everyone! So, have fun and see where the Artspiration takes you.

    2. You can use any products in The Lilypad store or retired products from current Lilypad designers, (just make sure you follow our gallery guidelines).

    3. Please post your layout to the Art Journaling Gallery HERE by Midnight, 03 MAY 2021 and post your layout in this thread by copying the "Share BB Code" to the right of your gallery image.

    Idea sparks:
    -Go Gothic.
    -Warp you face and use it creatively in art.
    -Go graphic.
    Create a 2D piece using a combination
    of blend modes and designer’s brushes.
    -Use typography in your art.    ​

    Here is my Linda Vachon inspired Artspiration:

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    I look forward to seeing how Linda Vachon influences your art this week! Happy creating!
     
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    wombat146

    wombat146 Check out my kilt! And my turret!

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    Fantastic challenge Lisa and artist! Actually your work reminds me very much of Linda Vachon's work, your use of dark colour tones and ghostly touches using text and brushes really create such a dreamy and haunting atmosphere. Linda's work also calls to mind the graphics used for the Real Detective TV show. LOL! and The Cure, haven't listened to them in ages! going to go to do now while I peruse Linda V's gallery or works. :heartlub
     
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    Sokee

    Sokee What we do in life echoes in eternity

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    Girl you are so COOL!
     
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    Janisn

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    Another great artspiration. I really enjoyed this month's art journaling Thanks to all
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    ArmyGrl

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    @Janisn So glad you are enjoying the artspiration theme!!!
     
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    Cherylndesigns

    Cherylndesigns All glasses should be bigger than 1.5 oz

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    Oh good - I was just thinking there should be a AJ challenge soon. Very interesting art inspiration, Lisa!! Love the pages so far.
     
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    Dady

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    Thank you for the inspiration

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    Angela Toucan

    Angela Toucan I keep looking for THAT wardrobe

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    thank you for the inspiration
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    AJK

    AJK I plead the 5th ...

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    This month's challenges were some of the BEST! Thank you for taking this Muse back to the heart of AJ!
    Can you find what isn't what it seems?
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    Cherylndesigns

    Cherylndesigns All glasses should be bigger than 1.5 oz

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    I was so drawn to that image of the trees, in the first block of art. I took one of my photographs of a tree and altered it to give it a surreal look. That's the background of my page. I didn't get any real clear "draw" except that she seems to use a lot of eyes, which I also love to use. My pops of color came to me in the butterflies and the bird. I had a lot of fun with this and enjoyed this month's series very much!

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    I was drawn to "Octobre" and tried to replicate the look and feel with my ATC:
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    Nemla

    Nemla Stretching my skill set

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    Mine. The least favourite of the Muses this month, but only because even with her more recent works, it was hard to get past the dark and dreary. But I really enjoyed the Muses this month, it was a super way to challenge us. So for what it is worth here is mine
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    Having a difficult time with my computer - hope this posts OK.

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    G.J.

    G.J. If I Could Turn Back Time

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    Thank you so much for another great challenge, here's my take, full credits in gallery. Wishing you a very beautiful weekend!
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    dotcomkari

    dotcomkari The Deaf Superstar

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    Pups_r_Paps

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    I kissed the frog!
     
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    mcurtt

    mcurtt give me all the paleo brownies

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    I'm not sure if the technique is what I was hoping for, but I tried... The photo has a bunch of filters applied to it along with a paper overlay.

    Pocket page anyone? :-)
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    jenn mccabe

    jenn mccabe She's OUR sunshine!

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    amazing work ladies with this one! lisa ... very cool challenge!

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    meganmecrazy

    meganmecrazy Caution: Randomly Breaks Out into Show tunes

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    I kissed the frog! <3
     
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    ArmyGrl

    ArmyGrl Merlot, Cab, Chard, Reisling - all 4 food groups!

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    It posted just fine! And I hope your computer is doing fine too! I am enjoying your Aries series of JCs!!
     
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