today I am sharing what was actually the ‘first’ piece I created for the AJJ Frida challenge…
I just wasn’t thrilled with it so I kept putting it aside and creating something else…
I hauled out a lot of ingredients for this a little larger than a postcard size journal page…
the last thing I added was some of the blue Woody Stabilo hitting it with a wet brush and letting it drip a bit…
the cage dress form stamp was my initial inspiration…
here are my creations for the Art Journal Journey’s August Challenge
(4, 44, 58, 75, 102, 112 and 125)
Magpie's Nest ~*~ Patty Szymkowicz 
I love it! You have made it into another masterpiece (mistress piece)!
I still have a few I haven’t showed yet, so they will be coming this week! Your Frida has made me very happy again. Have a great week, hugs, Valerie
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What a great collection! You could have an exhibition! What will you do with them?
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What an impressive body of work! Well done!
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What a wonderful background and fabulous portfolio!
Sandy xx
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Gorgeous work, my friend!
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This is stunning. I think you used every element in your arsenal on this one, because there are so many layers and so much detail. This is not a page you can briefly view, then go onto the next. This is one that must be studied and savored. It is beautiful.
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Another fabulous and inspiring Frida page Patty! xxx
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Wow you have created another wonderful Frida Collage with these nice stamps you used. But I like all your nice Frida Artworks.
Dearest Greetings
Sabine xox
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Such a fabulous collection, I love this new Frida addition, great art!
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It appears that you met the Frida challenge quite well. Always enjoy the complex layers you create.
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A wonderful collection!
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Fantastic Fridas. And great blog entrys. I spent some time reading some posts. You do fabulous work.
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Your challenge pages are gorgeous dear Patty…. and I love your latest one just as much…. your girl is fabulous with the cage dress form stamp…. and the blue stabilo just finishes the page perfectly…. so beautiful ❤
Jenny X
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i´m sure you could continue this all year Long;) a perfect theme for you! and i love love love this Palm tree rubber stamp!
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WOW what a wonderful tribute to Frida. I love the combination of all elements and the color you created and combined
I wish you a happy week,
xox Anja
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WOW, Patty, what a fantastic background you have created for Frida !! The blue wet drawing and dripping looks great, and a wonderful idea to use the dress form for her. Love your words, too my dear friend.
Your gallery of Frida is a beautiful collection .
Hugs from me. x
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fantatsic woth on FRida again Patty… so beautiful artwork did you create the current month! ♥♥♥
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Nice stamp collection there Patty. Frida, so much story from everyone participating. xox
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This is such a lovely collection of artwork. I just love everything you’ve done on Frida – inspired collaging, painting and stamping! Wonderful. xxx
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I may have already commented on this…. but I don’t think so. I really like that “fan” stamp! It’s soooooooooo useful!!!!
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like the colours and textures
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What a good challenge. Looks like you have already maxed it out. Lovely color — your backgrounds never cease to amaze me.
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