Be Brave …

my collage was created on the lid of a cigar box with a couple of images I have had printed and handy for some time…

Magpie's Nest Patty Szymkowicz Be Brave

I am joining in the Art Journal Journey Collage/Journaling challenge…

“You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.” -Dolly Parton

21 responses to “Be Brave …

  1. Absolutely stunning! Glad I saw this before I went to bed. Good night, and thanks for joining us at Art Journal Journey, Alles Liebe, Valerie

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  2. Love the texture…a perfect highlight for the image.

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  3. The texture, the colours, the sweet delicate flowers and that beautiful image – this is something so special!
    Wishes to you,
    Lynne x

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  4. Oh wow, Patty. This is incredible. I love the cheesecloth and the little flowers that you used, in addition to the texture you added. This is really lovely.

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  5. A wonderful piece dear Patty! I am thrilled about it !
    The colors and layers are utterly beautiful!
    Thank you so much for your continued support for Art Journal Journey liebe Patty!
    Frohes Neues Jahr!!
    Susi

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  6. Gorgeous collage – love the colours and super details…
    Gill xx

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  7. Gorgeous textured collage, I love the colour. I hope you are having a great week, Shirleyxx

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  8. An unique art piece with wonderful texture and design. Love the colour too.
    Wishing you happyness and love in up coming year 2016 ♠♠

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  9. Another great piece Patty!!!

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  10. Texture,colors and design give a composition in harmony. A dream,I love it.
    I like the lady with the textured glow around her head, great!
    Dearest Greetings
    Sabine

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  11. I absolutely love your beautiful page, Patty. I like this color palette… so gorgeous. Great textures and details too. Your designs are always so delicate and romantic.
    Wishing you a creative New Year!
    Hugs, Mar

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  12. She’s quite luscious, isn’t she? I love the texture and pop of gold. I bet the stiffness of the cigar box top makes a great background to layer and paint on! have a happy new year!

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  13. Another stunning piece of art!

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  14. gorgeous collage Patty! Love the colors and layers in this lovely, romantic piece!

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  15. Well I do think that I love Dolly Parton – she is Southern you know, as much as I love you!! I must remember that – be brave and carry on.
    Happy New Year KId!!
    sandy xx

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  16. I love the colours and textures – that little piece of cheesecloth really draws the eye – on this beautiful page, along with the sentiment. Bravery appears in the most unexpected places and it is not always shown by the obviously tough and macho! Sometimes it takes so much courage to be soft, subtle or vulnerable. I love Dolly’s quote too. What an extraordinary woman! So full of heart! xx

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  17. Patty’s back and it is wonderful. It really does capture the idea of being brave. Fabulous!

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  18. Another pretty creation – and love that quote (I’m a quote junkie, as you know).

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  19. Nice! Lots of texture!

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  20. Absolutely gorgeous! Your pieces flow so effortlessly! Love the soft green of this one! xoxo

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  21. Beautiful and so inspiring! TFS xxx

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