An entry for the Everyday Matters Challenge #34. Autumnal equinox. I think I like Fall the best. It’s a bit gray and rainy, but it always feels cozy. I know that time moves in constant speed everyday, but somehow it feels like it moves faster in Fall. Probably it has something to do with the fact that the days are shorter. So it is now already the end of September. October is coming this weekend. Before I know it, it’s time again to plan a Thanksgiving dinner in Amsterdam (note: I don’t cook the dinner, but someone else. I just plan, arrange, etc). Then Sinterklaas and his Zwarte piet will be hailed here from Madrid (or was it Turkey? I can’t seem to get this fact right). Time for chocolate letters, yum yum I love dark chocolate letters. It’s amazing that letters such as Q, X, and Z are never sold out. Eating chocolate letters is a good way to wait for Christmas to arrive. After that it will be New Year again and I am so certain that by that time, time will move slower again….at least that’s how I will feel.
This is beautifully composed -the interplay of shadows and light is also well done. Nice job.
Detlef
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These leaves are really nice! I wouldn’t add ink at this point, but perhaps if you did a second version? The decision of when to quit is soooo difficult!
This has a real Oriental printmaking vibe to it.
simply beautiful
This is beautiful. You don’t need to add anything else.
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I think ink would spoil this. It’s lovely – so delicate.
These are beautiful (sorry to repeat the word but they are!) I don’t think you should add anything either. They look almost transparent. It would be interesting to do another with ink to compare.
I love the transparent look of these–like the light is coming through the leaves. I ususally love outlines, but I would not add them here–this has such a wonderful delicate look as it is!
Evy, these leaves look like the light is coming right through them. Beautiful job.
I love fall too! and this work is beatiful… congrats!
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I really love this spread in your journal. The leaves are perfect. I think you did an outstanding job with the color and the tranparency of the leaves. So cool. But I was wondering what is the deal with the chocolate letters. Is this a tradition in Amsterdam? Can you explain a little more?
Thanks to you all for your kind comments!
Julie: I’ll try to explain that in my next post. That’s a Dutch tradition.
I really connected with your comments about Fall…and about the chocolate letters: I think I’ll make that a new tradition for me, too. Your artwork is enchanting! I was ablt to read most of the handwritten entry, too. So rich!
Evy, I love the translucent color you’ve created—and the delicate shapes. Very evocative of the season.