Roses from Istanbul for ~Lucinda~ by blondeblurr

2D • Flowers/Plants • posted on Jun 02, 2013

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Warm and wonderful Birthday wishes from the land of 'OZ' to you, dear ~LUCINDA~ I wanted to give you something very personal, as a present for your special day ... I searched folder after folder and came up with a blank and then I thought, why not show you something I had created in the 60's ... I had purchased a box of Van Gogh's fine pastels in chalk, with a recommendation from a good friend and this was my very first attempt ever to draw something, I only had a black piece of cardboard available and this was the result. I always wanted to know, if I could draw at all - so this is a bit of a clumsy start, but I could never discard this first art work, so it's a sort of a melancholy trip for me - back into my past, (soon after arriving, as an immigrant, in Australia). These Roses were delivered by a cute little Donkey, all the way from Turkey - via Australia - especially for you and I do hope you will like them, as much as my nostalgia trip ... Many Happy Returns to you :))) Cheers Brigitte

Comments (22)

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Faemike55

11:19PM | Sun, 02 June 2013

this is so very beautiful Brigitte! a perfect gift for Lucinda

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rbowen

11:37PM | Sun, 02 June 2013

Beautiful gift!

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durleybeachbum

12:09AM | Mon, 03 June 2013

Great in so many ways! If the mice have't eaten them I still my have my artworks from when I was eight in the roof. I don't want to go and look in case they are gone! I do like this, what a success!

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JuliSonne

12:39AM | Mon, 03 June 2013

A beautiful dedi for Lucinda. Wonderful cordially. But share with friends is a joy. I can not believe it's your first painting. Super work!

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jayfar

12:40AM | Mon, 03 June 2013

This is brilliant artwork Brigitte, you have a great talent and I am sure Lucinda will love it.

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wysiwig

1:15AM | Mon, 03 June 2013

This was your first effort? I'd say you are a natural. A wonderful gift for Lucinda.

ronmolina

1:22AM | Mon, 03 June 2013

Nice!

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aksirp

1:48AM | Mon, 03 June 2013

I see you have been creative every time in your life! so lovely done, great surprise for Lucinda!

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myrrhluz

2:57AM | Mon, 03 June 2013

This is marvelous, Brigitte! And this was your first work!? Thank you so much for this wonderful and personal gift! I love it, both the image and the nostalgia trip! I drew a lot growing up, but mostly the same things, ladies from hairstyle books, trolls (the little dolls), and paper doll clothes. Other than some doodles that were in letters when I was a teenager, they are all gone. My sister, Leslie, had all the old paper dolls until a flood in New Orleans destroyed them. She was heart sick to lose them, because of all the memories they held. Our paper dolls lived in Regency England, the American West, on other galaxies (visited by the Star Ship Enterprise), to name just a few of their travels. They had quite a wardrobe. I don't know where to start with this marvelous work! The colors are so rich against the dark background. I love the variety of colors in the architecture; the delicate lines and colors of the minarets, the more earthy reds and tans of the domed buildings, and the blues which shine like reflected light. And the roses! The colors, shapes, and the way the outlining of them by the background adds to their distinctiveness and charm is just wonderful. They remind me of painted work I've seen in the northeast, perhaps of the Amish tradition. They have the same vitality. I love the shading on the baskets and donkey, the lighter weave of the basket, the outlining fur on the donkey's face and ears, and very cute tuft of hair. The red bridle is a wonderful accent and connects him to the flowers he is carrying. The cobblestones curve around and draw me into the image. I am so glad you could never discard this first art. Thank you so much for delivering these roses, on this cute little donkey, to me on my birthday. I would love him if I had no idea whose work he was, and his history and connection to you, makes him all the more meaningful for me. Thank you, dear Brigitte. This really made my day, which was already pretty great, even brighter!

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jif3d

6:04AM | Mon, 03 June 2013

I remember the first time I discovered this chalk Masterpiece and was blown away, especially when I found out, it was your handy work...WOW again ! Now I know where I get my creativity, thanx Mum ! Wonderful dedication for your friend ! ~Cheers~

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VDH

11:14AM | Mon, 03 June 2013

Nice creation!

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Jean_C

1:17PM | Mon, 03 June 2013

A superb and so lovely image! Superb work and dedication!

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johndoop

2:17PM | Mon, 03 June 2013

Wonderful image!! Great gift!!!!!!!!!!

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flavia49

3:50PM | Mon, 03 June 2013

fabulous image and dedication

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sandra46

5:16PM | Mon, 03 June 2013

fabulous work!

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Rhanagaz

4:38AM | Tue, 04 June 2013

Fine piece of art and great gift, Brigitte!!! :o)

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danapommet

8:40PM | Tue, 04 June 2013

This is a gorgeous birthday dedication for Lucinda. An awesome birthday 'gift! A lovely piece of work!

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eekdog

10:19AM | Thu, 06 June 2013

you take incredible shots! BTW my image featured a elven warrior, she was not a faerie, but many thanks for your kind comment.. lol Steve

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dochtersions

11:50AM | Thu, 06 June 2013

This is really amazing, dear Brigitte! You really are a star, and I hope you will have the time for doing some more of this kind of beautiful art. A great dedi for our friend Lucinda, that's for sure! Love to you both (and Jeff, of course ;-)

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