Sunday, March 7, 2010

Mixed Media Monday - Black & White

This week's challenge at Mixed Media Monday is "black & white & a splash of color", which is one of my favorite things to do. I used pieces of my personal stash of black and white and my favorite splash of red--a poppy from Natalie at Scrapbookgraphics. The sun is shining again today, and I'm hoping the bleak days of winter are winding down, though we still have vestiges of snow alongside the streets where the snowplows piled it up. It's been a LONG winter, and everyone is eager for a touch of green! Ahhhh, there's nothing like the adrenalin surge of that first day that hints of Spring!
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38 comments:

  1. Terri KahrsMarch 7, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    Graphically striking and stunning, Marie! That pop of red popppy makes this piece sizzle with interest. Fabulous! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  2. YvonneMarch 7, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    This is absolutely one of my FAVES! So creative, Bev!

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  3. joannaMarch 7, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    Wow Bev! Very striking piece!!

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  4. mary.kgMarch 7, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    Black, white an Red
    très esthétique ! j'aime beaucoup !
    Mary.kg

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  5. Janet GhioMarch 7, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    Wonderful piece. I love black and white and red!!

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  6. Cindy AdkinsMarch 7, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Wow---great black and white piece!!! Awesome!!!!

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  7. NicolaMarch 7, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    Wow this piece is fantastic, very striking!! Well done!

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  8. DianeMarch 7, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    Bev, this is nothing short of amazing. All the different patterns of black and white work so well together and the poppy is the perfect touch. Wonderful art! Diane

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  9. OzstuffMarch 7, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    Superb artwork, Marie!! Oooops, sorry, Bev. Seriously, your black and white with a touch of red has blown me away. The background is stunning and beautifully designed. One of your very best, Bev.
    Cheers, Tweedledee.

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  10. MichelleMarch 7, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    Lovely piece! Great background patterns.

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  11. KMarch 7, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    lovely piece! great set of legs!

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  12. Gayle Page-RobakMarch 7, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    Fabulous, Bev. Gorgeous artwork...beautifully created.

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  13. KristinMarch 7, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    Beautiful! I love the composition and the poppy is a wonderful addition. Very creative, Kristin xo

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  14. FayeMarch 7, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Bev, it's stunning! So beautiful with the poppy.

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  15. HermineMarch 7, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Absoluely gorgeous

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  16. DaphneMarch 7, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    Stunning, it's such a strong piece!!

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  17. FemmyMarch 7, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    fantastic Bev!! love the red rose!!

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  18. OeLaLaaMarch 8, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    What a grate pease of art.I love it gerdien

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  19. WrightStuffMarch 8, 2010 at 12:52 AM

    This picture makes me want to dance!

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  20. DianeMarch 8, 2010 at 3:41 AM

    Ooooh Bev, I love this --definitely at the top of my list!!

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  21. http://truutske.blogspot.comMarch 8, 2010 at 5:01 AM

    Your black, white and little red collage is amazing, Bev.

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  22. Anjas-ArtefaktotumMarch 8, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    Great effect!Design is perfect.
    Hugs Anja

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  23. RhondaMarch 8, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Love all of the black & white textures and that poppy just leaps off the page - wonderful! Cheers!

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  24. DebbyMarch 8, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Totally awesome, such a great piece.
    debby

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  25. RosieMarch 8, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    I hope Spring arrives soon Bev, I hear you, I really do! I think this is outrageously good - love the stripes and that fantabulous poppy - definitely my favourite red. =)

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  26. AnonymousMarch 8, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    Just fabulous!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 8, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    Very fun! The poppy is gorgeous against the rest of the collage.

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  28. AmyMarch 8, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    a mix of red is fabulous and stunning..I'd love a pair of those stockings

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  29. Pretty WidowMarch 8, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    Love the placement of those legs with the flower stem -cool!

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  30. BlueRidgeLadyMarch 9, 2010 at 4:44 AM

    One of my favorite color combinations! Looks like a pretty placemat in the background! I love the red Poppy with the hint of green, and the legs meandering through! So very creative and striking Bev!!

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  31. Nicecrane DesignsMarch 9, 2010 at 6:23 AM

    love, love, love love, and more lov this card, of course I am a men.......

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  32. Bumbershoot Designs and SuppliesMarch 9, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Hi Bev, I love the background on this piece, it's like a very modern and elegant patchwork quilt. Thanks for finding my spring tree - believe it or not we had a few snow flurries here in Seattle yesterday as I made it. Cheers, Sharon

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  33. My Creative House March 9, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    Wonderful design all these different patterns on the squares, and then the red flower - perfect.

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  34. Poldark-FinlandMarch 10, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    This is really perfect work ! Very clever !

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  35. SiljeMarch 11, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    Wonderful collage!! Love the color and pattern combo!

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  36. Anne (cornucopia)March 12, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    Great piece Bev! (Everyone seems to like having red as their color. It does go great with black!)

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  37. TaluulaMarch 14, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Absolutely stunning Bev, absolutely one of your best. Gorgeous.

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  38. nancyMarch 17, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    I can't think of enough superlatives to do justice to this amazing piece. You go, girl!

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