Your Art Inspired by Beyond the Stream

Enjoy the art inspired by Sara's Beyond the Stream photograph 

(The inspiration image is at the bottom of this post..)

Lynn Hanousek: Like a Tree

Facebook: Lynn Hanousek Designs

Mixed Media, 29" x 41", acrylic painting and printmaking on fabric

Since the beginning of the quarantine in March my husband, Bill, and I have been live streaming a worship service for our congregation every Sunday morning from home. I’ve tried many backdrops to transform our living room into a worship space and banners seem to be the best option. For the banner I had in mind, I wanted to use a life affirming symbol and settled on an adaption of the tree of life. Beyond the Stream became the inspiration to use a verse from Psalm 1: “They are like trees planted by streams of water that yield their fruit in due season and their leaves do not wither.”

Helen Eaton: Green Pastures & Still Waters

https://wordweaverart.blogspot.com/

Palette Knife Painting, 12"x 16"

The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.  
He restoreth my soul:
                                                          Psalm 23:1-3

For me, this is an image that fills the senses.  I can see the mountains, hear the rustle of leaves, feel the breeze, taste the water, smell the fresh air. I find it to be tranquil and soothing; I hope you do too.

June Inspiration:Beyond the Stream by Sara Harley

I grew up a city girl, but I loved the trips we used to take to my uncle's farm. It was a whole different world to me. Maybe it was those experiences early in life that gave me a love of barns. Old wooden barns are becoming rare where we live, lost to time and neglect. Each one I see seems special, each one with its own story to tell.

Your Art Inspired by Blowing Bubbles

Enjoy the art inspired by Helen's Blowing Bubbles painting

(The inspiration image is at the bottom of this post.)

Sara Harley: Bubble with Joy

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Photograph

Happy bubble...bubble over...bubbling with joy. Where do I feel like that? In my garden. No matter what's going on in my life, or in the world around me, walking through my garden brings me joy. Yellow, the colour of happiness, a flower to convey a sense of place, and bubbles to signify joy, combine to visually express how I feel in my garden. 

Note for those wondering: this image was captured with my camera, and has not been manipulated on the computer.

 


June Inspiration 2: Blowing Bubbles by Helen Eaton

Why do bubbles make us smile?
Pink bubble gum is sugary and sweet.
Fizzy bubbles are in all the best drinks.
Speech bubbles give your doodles a voice.
Bubbling soup pots on the stove smell like home.
Texting bubbles on he screen means he's typing a reply.
Scented bubbles in your bath wash a way the day's stress.
Soapy bubbles and warm water on your hands keep you healthy.
Plastic bubble wrap can be squeezed or twisted to give satisfying pops.
Blowing bubbles through a wand makes babies laugh and reach to catch one. 

Your Art Inspired by Collected Memories

What intriguing works of art inspired by Sara's Collected Memories photograph 

(The inspiration image is at the bottom of this post..)

Nelvia McGrath: Memories or Dreams

Instagram @nelviamcgrath
Mixed Media,  11"x 14" Sketchbook Drawing

This model has such an expression that she could be remembering memories or simply dreaming.  It's your story to write.

I absolutely love charcoal with hints of color.  Okay, granted, this is more than a hint of color. But, it was a perfect opportunity to combine the pure, vibrant fluid acrylics (their consistency is link-like) with primarily vine charcoal.  I wanted to utilize a new color combination of yellow/orange and blue/violet, its compliment, then spice it up with red/violet and turquoise.  Mixed media is "the bomb" because there is no such thing as a mistake. It can always be corrected.

Helen Eaton: Onions & Heirlooms

https://wordweaverart.blogspot.com/

Oil on Canvas,  9"x 12"

Onions just pulled from the ground.

Crockery passed down from Grandma.

Plain, common... beautiful.

Whispers of home.

June Inspiration:Collected Memories by Sara Harley

Years ago, when living in the country was a secret dream, I saw a picture in a magazine. A wall in a country home was covered in shelves full of rows and rows of crocks. That picture spoke to me. Those crocks seemed so homey and friendly, and I'm sure they would have many stories to tell. Some dreams do come true. I moved to the country and spent many wonderful afternoons with a friend at auctions, growing my collection one by one. When I look at my crocks, I have happy memories of cherished time spent with a friend.

Your Art Inspired by Moo

Pretty eyes looking back at you... Enjoy art inspired by 
by Helen's painting, Moo.

(The inspiration Image is at the bottom of the post.)

Sara Harley: Resignation

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Photographic Art

When we first moved to Nova Scotia, we enthusiastically participated in many of the country traditions. We attended ox pulls over a few summers, and the locals were always helpful in explaining things to us. Of course, I was always taking photographs. Years later, reviewing my images for this challenge, it seemed to me that his eye is full of resignation. My original documentary style photograph has been reimagined in a more artful manner, something I would have never thought to do without Helen's inspiration.

Whitney Eaton: Zoey

Instagram: @whitneykay93
Oil on Canvas

Maybe this is cheating... but I just finished this commission painting a couple of days ago and thought this pretty black and white pup goes well with that pretty black and white cow!  This is a portrait of my brother's dog, Zoey.  She came together in about four sessions!  I was pleased!

May Inspiration: Moo! by Helen Eaton

I was very small and given the job to "stand in the fence opening and don't let any get out" as my parents and brothers were herding cows through the chute beside the barn for medicine and ear tags.  I have a vivid memory of a huge cow standing in front of me and staring me right in the eyes.  I cried, "It's looking at me!"  Momma came running.  "Well, of course she's staring at you.  She can't help it because you're so pretty.  Now, here's a big stick; whack her if she comes back."  So farmer-like! Sweet and practical all at once.

Maybe that's why I enjoy looking into a cow's eyes.  

Hmmm... She thinks I'm pretty...

June Inspiration Images

Sometimes looking at one of the Inspiration Image leads you in one direction, then reading the thoughts behind it makes you go in a different direction. Look at each one below.  Read the thoughts behind each one. Which one do you find yourself going back to? What does it inspire you to create?  Your may do an oil painting, stained glass, colored pencil drawing,  needlework, woodwork, pen and ink, charcoal, photography, mixed media, poetry, watercolor... We love the diversity! 

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June Inspiration 1: Collected Memories by Sara Harley

Years ago, when living in the country was a secret dream, I saw a picture in a magazine. A wall in a country home was covered in shelves full of rows and rows of crocks. That picture spoke to me. Those crocks seemed so homey and friendly, and I'm sure they would have many stories to tell. Some dreams do come true. I moved to the country and spent many wonderful afternoons with a friend at auctions, growing my collection one by one. When I look at my crocks, I have happy memories of cherished time spent with a friend.

June Inspiration 2: Blowing Bubbles by Helen Eaton

Why do bubbles make us smile?
Pink bubble gum is sugary and sweet.
Fizzy bubbles are in all the best drinks.
Speech bubbles give your doodles a voice.
Bubbling soup pots on the stove smell like home.
Texting bubbles on he screen means he's typing a reply.
Scented bubbles in your bath wash a way the day's stress.
Soapy bubbles and warm water on your hands keep you healthy.
Plastic bubble wrap can be squeezed or twisted to give satisfying pops.
Blowing bubbles through a wand makes babies laugh and reach to catch one. 

June Inspiration 3: Beyond the Stream by Sara Harley

I grew up a city girl, but I loved the trips we used to take to my uncle's farm. It was a whole different world to me. Maybe it was those experiences early in life that gave me a love of barns. Old wooden barns are becoming rare where we live, lost to time and neglect. Each one I see seems special, each one with its own story to tell.

June Inspiration 4: Moo! by Helen Eaton

I was very small and given the job to "stand in the fence opening and don't let any get out" as my parents and brothers were herding cows through the chute beside the barn for medicine and ear tags.  I have a vivid memory of a huge cow standing in front of me and staring me right in the eyes.  I cried, "It's looking at me!"  Momma came running.  "Well, of course she's staring at you.  She can't help it because you're so pretty.  Now, here's a big stick; whack her if she comes back."  So farmer-like! Sweet and practical all at once.

Maybe that's why I enjoy looking into a cow's eyes.  

Hmmm... She thinks I'm pretty...