Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Word Art Wednesday - March 28, 2012






Every week I wonder if I'll be able to meet the Word Art Wednesday deadline -- doubting it most of the way . . . and yet here I am again. 


Tonight I had a surprise visit from my friend Helen, so I figured I'd forgo participating in WAW this week because I hadn't had a chance to create anything yet. But on a whim, I invited Helen down to the art room with me . . . and she helped me create this week's word art! It was so much fun working with her! 


The word art is from I John 4:19:






The verse makes me think of God's ultimate expression of His love -- the death of Christ on the cross. So my original concept was to incorporate a tree inspired by some trees in an Easter book called On That Easter Morning -- and to make the trunk and branches the silhouette of Christ on the cross. However, my hand-drawn silhouette seemed too feminine for my liking, so Helen suggested using the actual image of Jesus on the cross so the piece would reflect the two people referred to in the verse (Him and me). I liked that idea and cut the appropriate image from an old children's bible story book (the text of which is too wishy-washy -- but I like the art). The woman/tree is suggestive of the growing Love that exists because of His sacrifice.  The jewels are the seeds of Love that fall and will grow -- because of Him (Helen and I tried several options before settling on the jewels!).



Now, it turns out Picasa (the free editing software I use) has updated its tools -- so after I scanned my piece, I spent a few minutes playing with the new features. Look at these cool images that came from that one scanned piece of my art: 









Are those not fun?!?!? I love how easy it is to make something new with the click of a mouse!


Anyway, if you'd like to participate in this week's Word Art Wednesday -- please link up with us! If you do, you might just win something from this week's sponsor, Shelly's Images

13 comments:

  1. Love this Paula! Love how it really shows how God loves us!!

    Have a blessed week!

    Wendy

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    1. Thank you, Wendy :) I have yet to check out the other WAW posts . . . looking forward to seeing yours!

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  2. Totally cool effects! Love your ladies that you create. Hope your having a good day-praying for you!

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    1. Thank you, Karen -- especially for the prayers :)

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  3. Those effects are amazing! I just love how you use symbolism in all your work, Paula. You're an inspiration!!! I know I tell you that each time I visit you, but I would never repeat it so much if it weren't true--{{{HUGS}}} and love to you! God bless!!!

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    1. You're so sweet, Mynnette -- thank you. I actually responded to one of your comments via email a few weeks ago -- but, alas, it got lost in cyberspace because I didn't notice until afterwards that you have it set up "do not reply" and I couldn't find a way to contact you privately. I don't even know if you'll see this -- but I actually have thought a lot about you since we first "met" via our blogs :)

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  4. This is very moving and beautiful Xinme.

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  5. Your initial piece and all its digital variations are truly stunning. As a father of 2 girls, it really touched me. Blessings!

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  6. Great piece this week. Hope you are having a rocking week! Praying for you!

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