Photo by Richard Lynn Livesay : photo collage

Comments: 33

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Aug 23, 2009, 1:02pm EDT

I am living again right now papa lynn

Richard Lynn Livesay Aug 23, 2009, 1:34pm EDT

you found my collage I'm working on

Thanks

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Lisa Frost Aug 23, 2009, 1:57pm EDT

angels with our lives returned
we are grateful thus to thee
though we were born merely of dust
we have breath and life to be free!

Richard Lynn Livesay Aug 23, 2009, 2:48pm EDT

Thank you Lisa..beautiful poem...I could't find your last name...so now i have it to put on our co-op poem

Lisa Frost Aug 23, 2009, 3:08pm EDT

thanks, it is my first snippit! I think I will publish it, with a reference to your picture if you don't mind!

Joyce ("Site Cheshire Kitteh") L. Aug 23, 2009, 3:15pm EDT

Ok. Here is my bunch of words strung together as a decisively non critique, which means that it's totally opposite of what I should be saying...

BTW, I finally found this at 2:00 am Alaska time, when I was too sleepy to see clearly, but I was determined to find it!!! I had it on my list as the first thing to do when I got up - even before breakfast!!! How's that for loyalty?

Richard Lynn Livesay Aug 23, 2009, 3:21pm EDT

You are a jewel, mama Lynn...and more loyal and persistent than I can imagine...forthright and true. It is an honor to be your friend.
Yes, for sure on your poem. Would like it under the picture, too
The large angel is Gabriel the messenger. There is also Uriel and Joan d' Arc
and I'm not through yet...

Lisa Frost Aug 23, 2009, 3:25pm EDT

I think that it is wonderful and inspiring already! I love it. Let me know when you are finished, would love to view it again! You may post it as you inspired it!!

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Joyce ("Site Cheshire Kitteh") L. Aug 23, 2009, 3:18pm EDT

Here it is...wait for it.......tadaaa - my critique!!!!!!

Great combination of soft earth tones

good profile development upper left, almost missed Einstein, maybe move him to a more visible spot

Good suggestion of religious theme

my eye is drawn to the face in the exact center because it is in black/white and circled. Is this what you wanted?

overall very pleasing to the eye

This shows a lot of thought, what you have done so far is very good, keep working on the other areas

Some suggestions; consider primary and secondary themes; placement and sharpness needs to be 'showcased' there

lots of faces. What meaning are they representing? What theme?

This shows real promise!! I am very impressed!!!

Richard Lynn Livesay Aug 23, 2009, 3:26pm EDT

thanks ...Yes "Poe" stands out too much ..will less'n him
Yes the theme is developing as I create it it seems to be a muses(angels) around "creative people" of our history?? what do you think? You are a fine art critic ...helpful, thanks

Joyce ("Site Cheshire Kitteh") L. Aug 23, 2009, 3:44pm EDT

Yes, but be careful that you don't fall into the 'conflicting themes' problem. Either you select the creative people and put more focus on them, or give it an ethereal theme and highlight the angelic beings. The wonderful color selection (it really appeals to me, so tranquil and pleasing!) works equally well with either one!

I'm trying really hard to keep the frisky kitteh in check this morning, that very real part of me is just itching to get out!

I'm glad if you get some helpful ideas from my comments here; truly I'm not a good critic at all.

Richard Lynn Livesay Aug 23, 2009, 5:03pm EDT

You are so perceptive...and yes this is my major artistic weakness...to throw even the kitchen sink in without much planning (inpatient with my creative muse)...and not focusing on subject and object of main attention
this is a good reminder for me...Keep it up!!! thank you

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Joyce ("Site Cheshire Kitteh") L. Aug 23, 2009, 3:26pm EDT

Here's my contribution to the co-op poem...

Here now Mystic Eyes doth see
the works of hearts guile free
In soft peach and flesh entwined
His creations when combined!

Richard Lynn Livesay Aug 23, 2009, 3:30pm EDT

Outstanding!! have you entered it into the poem started at the Pantry??

Joyce ("Site Cheshire Kitteh") L. Aug 23, 2009, 3:48pm EDT

I don't know how... where? which one? aieee! *runs and hides*

Richard Lynn Livesay Aug 23, 2009, 4:46pm EDT

See O' internet guru thou can do!!

Dawn (a poet on the wall) Aug 26, 2009, 7:47pm EDT

mama =D

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Deb J. Aug 23, 2009, 4:01pm EDT

Very nice Richard!! Wonderful work! What else do you do?

Richard Lynn Livesay Aug 23, 2009, 11:24pm EDT

All art is my quest, my passion and my deliverence

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Kushal Poddar Aug 23, 2009, 10:26pm EDT

The intellects of the world patched up by a earthy cave painting.
I always loved your paintings. I had seen them at blog and at Hubs.

slowly, perilously

Richard Lynn Livesay Aug 23, 2009, 11:27pm EDT

KP, Ive missed my "sidekick" You sleep too long, Ha It is good you are here. Have you been to the Poor Poet's Society site?...and have you added your gold to PPP, the next collaborative poem?? I'm just now getting back on net from a rest.

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Dawn (a poet on the wall) Aug 26, 2009, 7:48pm EDT

angels among us, yes my friend.
goodness's light they always send.

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Sandi S. Sep 7, 2009, 3:29pm EDT

a thousand stories in this collage!

What is the writing?

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Richard Lynn Livesay Sep 7, 2009, 4:12pm EDT

Tear out my eyes so that I may not cry.
Lift me from the mud of my making
And receal secrets to this lowly beggar.
Please do not slay me with your venom
For surely we originate from the same home
And shall return as children to a loving father.

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Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Sep 15, 2009, 11:29pm EDT

This is beautiful!!!

Richard Lynn Livesay Sep 15, 2009, 11:50pm EDT

Thank you. It's finished now. Looks a little different,now. It's 22 X 28. I used my photos that I printed out for background, acrylics , real treebark and leaves and some cut out people's faces.

Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Sep 16, 2009, 8:38pm EDT

It's amazing what one can do with nature and make it into a Master piece.

Richard Lynn Livesay Dec 8, 2009, 3:58pm EST

Bless you..Art is a passion for me.

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