Thursday, June 27, 2013

Expeditions

What fun this was!   I have to admit that my love of collage all began with the wonderful art books by Nick Bantock.  I bought Griffin and Sabine and loved everything about it and all of the subsequent books that he has put out.  His art is extraordinary and I had never seen anything like it before.  Collage spoke to me- since I can't draw and I love how he uses old maps, stamps, vintage imagery and bascially created "mail art" as we call it now. I spent quite a few years creating altered books and journals  (trying) to fashion my art in his style and it was difficult; then with teaching my self digital art though Photoshop I found it to be a lot more exciting and conducive to this style of  collage art.
 These are my entries for the Digital Mania challenge this week where the featured artist is of course Nick Bantock.  Imagery from Jen Maddox, itKuPiLLi and finecrafted designs.
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12 comments:

  1. Linda GibbonsJune 27, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    These are excellent--so perfectly Bantockian, be absolutely your own. I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite!

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  2. AnonymousJune 27, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    I love this form of art. The colour use and combination of all kinds of graphics is wonderful !!

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  3. SabrinaJune 27, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    I love the number of elements you are able to successfully bring together. It makes the pieces so unique and dynamic!

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  4. VictoriaJune 27, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Hi Lori..sublime and stunning artwork once again! How I love each of them..they are all uniquely powerful..love the feathers in the first one...love the rush of bold colors and bird in the second..and the last gives me deja vu.....magnificent!!
    Wishing you a fab day...thanks for all of this beautiul eye candy to gaze at and enjoy...you rock!!
    Victoria

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  5. sheila 77June 27, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    These are too, too amazing, so complex and intriguing. You've developed a stunning technique for making your digital collages.

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  6. earthen-magicJune 27, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    ...(O:

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  7. bluegiraffe (Sherry)June 27, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    This are exceptional, Lori. Just gorgeous- the depth of color, design and texture are sublime.

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  8. Loveday FunckJune 27, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    They are amazing!

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  9. Anne (cornucopia)June 28, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    These are all fantastic Lori! It's always a delight to visit your blog and see your artwork.

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  10. Terri CoronaJune 28, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    I love them all! You definitely achieved that Nick Bantock look, which I adore as well.

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  11. SimJune 29, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    Oh wouaouh, all your birds are so rich and gorgeous.
    I specialy love the "red" colibri and can see that you are very good in photoshop possibilities!
    Bravissimo dear Lori!
    Your artwork is amazing!

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  12. johannaJuly 1, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    AWEsome!!! i couldn´t pick a favorite!

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