GYPSY ART

The Flock

2011-12-04T11:04:00.001-06:00

The Flock, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

reminds me of autumn

Her Hobby

2011-12-04T11:03:00.003-06:00

Her Hobby , a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Mabel and Harriet find a chicken

2011-12-04T11:03:00.001-06:00

Mabel and Harriet find a chicken , a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Toney and Jane

2011-11-06T07:32:00.001-06:00

Toney and Jane, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

For the Digitalmania group on Flickr. In the Style of Michelle Caplan-Photo is of my late parents.

Autumn afternoon

2011-11-06T07:30:00.001-06:00

Autumn afternoon, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Painterly technique on this photomanipulation

Katrina's Wedding

2011-10-15T17:01:00.002-05:00

Katrina's Wedding, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

OK--So here is the problem. Someone sent me an ATC trade inside a lovely card with this image on it. I tore off the front of the card to make a collage on this 5"x5" canvas intending to send it back to that person as a surprise!! HA-surprise on me I cleaned up my studio and threw away the envie and card back with the traders name and addy on it!!!!! With my oldtimers I cannot remember who it was. SOOOO-
If you sent me this card and you would like to have this canvas, Flickr mail me with in 7 days and I will send it to you. If no one contacts me I will do a random drawing from people who comment on this post--xox Lynne

UPDATE 10/28/2011

I did not hear from the original sender of the card, so by random drawing the collage has been sent to AutumnSensation/flickr friend. :-)

Ida and Spark

2011-10-10T01:11:00.001-05:00

Ida and Spark, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Painterly technique on this photo.

Winter 2

2011-10-09T12:21:00.007-05:00

Winter 2, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Using new textures from -Distressed Jewel.
I really love the effect I have been able to achieve with them

Champaign County

2011-10-09T12:21:00.006-05:00

Champaign County, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Using new textures from Distressed Jewell
I really love the effect I have been able to achieve with them

Long Road Home

2011-10-09T12:20:00.002-05:00

Long Road Home, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Using new textures from -Distressed Jewel.
I really love the effect I have been able to achieve with them

Gay Paree-digital ATC

2011-10-03T15:42:00.005-05:00

Gay Paree-digital ATC, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Chicago

2011-10-03T15:42:00.003-05:00

Chicago, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

BOO-atc

2011-10-03T15:42:00.001-05:00

BOO-atc, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

No one commented on this, but I love it!!

Fall day on Cooley Farm

2011-10-03T15:41:00.003-05:00

Fall day on Cooley Farm, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

End of Summer

2011-10-03T15:41:00.001-05:00

End of Summer, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

The Favorite

2011-10-03T15:40:00.001-05:00

The Favorite, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

West Creek Lane, January

2011-09-25T13:12:00.001-05:00

West Creek Lane, January, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Experimenting with Textures and whites

The Old Martin House

2011-09-21T13:55:00.001-05:00

The Old Martin House, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Girl with the Red Coat Series

2011-09-14T11:32:00.002-05:00

Girl with the Red Coat Series, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Not quite finished--I think one or two more panels to complete this story. I am intrigued by the idea of life in a post-apocolyptic world.What would you do? How to survive. Do you want to??

Girl With The Red Coat-The Telephone Box

2011-09-13T10:54:00.002-05:00

4GWRC-The Telephone Box, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

I am intrigued by the idea of survival in a post-apocalyptic world. I have read numerous books of fiction with that subject and have started 2 series of digital collage with that story line -This is one. Check out my Flickr site for all of them

Capt Jack Aubrey, HMS Surprise

2011-09-03T10:08:00.002-05:00

Capt Jack Aubrey, HMS Surprise, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

I am totally in love with Russel Crow as Capt. Jack Aubrey! I have seen Master and Commander about 10 times and love it each and every time.

Postcard background and texures from the super talented Skeletalmass. A million thank you's for your generousity.
Capt. Aubrey from Yahoo images.

Flying!

2011-09-03T10:06:00.002-05:00

Flying!, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

For Ruby's Challenge group-The letter F/Flickr
Credits--
Background-Ruby Blossom
girl-Armathor stock/DeviantArt armathor-stock.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d3ic1o5
birds and textures-Skeletalmas

Night outside the castle

2011-09-03T10:04:00.005-05:00

Night outside the castle, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Created for dA Stock Users Gallery Challenge #15 ~ Medieval camp

Challenge image ~ Medieval Camp with thanks to Grinmir-stock

Figure of lady-Iardacil/DA

The Church Universal

2011-09-03T10:04:00.004-05:00

The Church Universal, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

For Ruby's Challenge on Flickr-Churches and Churchyards

Background and space texture-RubyBlossom
Church and cross/Flickr commons

Behind the wall-3rd revision

2011-09-03T10:03:00.002-05:00

Behind the wall-3rd revision, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

I love the idea of looking through a hole in the wall and seeing something totally unexpected

Credits--Wall-Flickr commons
Texture-I think Skeletalmass
Background--Maggie-Me

A New Alice

2011-09-03T10:02:00.002-05:00

A New Alice, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Credits--
background--Flickr
bottle from DS kit
figure from Kime stock @DA

Angelie

2011-09-03T10:01:00.002-05:00

Angelie, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Isn't his expression scarey?? Once I saw this model on DeviantArt I knew I had to do something with it.
Credits--
Background-Joessistah bird cage-paperwhimsey figure-Tumblef ishstudio Texture-Skeletalmass/J erryJones Girl-Emoelmo666@Devian t Art

Urban decay

2011-09-03T09:59:00.002-05:00

Urban decay, a photo by Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

For some reason, I am drawn to pictures of people in Gas masks. I have done several. Here is the latest one.

The Acolyte

2011-08-23T12:21:00.003-05:00

The Acholyte, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Background and sky/Flickr
figure-iardacil/DeviantArt
Texture-Darkwood67

Buddy's Surprise

2011-08-21T13:13:00.005-05:00

Buddy's Surprise, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Just fun.

Forgotten

2011-08-21T13:13:00.004-05:00

Forgotten, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Love the idea of looking through a secret window........

Cape Horn, 1798

2011-08-21T13:12:00.002-05:00

Cape Horn, 1798, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Inspired by "Master and Commander-Far Side of the World"

Little Sable Lighthouse

2011-08-20T11:46:00.002-05:00

Little Sable Lighthouse, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

A little bit of nostalgia for my favorite vacation place..
Background-Flickr Commons
textures from Skeletalmass and Darkwood

Stoney Lake

2011-08-18T20:17:00.003-05:00

Stoney Lake, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Thanks to Ruby Blossom/Flickr for the backgrond and CatHairStudios/Flickr for the wonderful Textures!!

Sarah

2011-08-17T12:31:00.002-05:00

Sarah, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Insomnia last night. This is what I did to pass the early morning hours.

The Swan Queen

2011-08-15T23:09:00.002-05:00

The Swan Queen, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Dream Door

2011-08-15T11:47:00.003-05:00

Dream Door, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Not sure where this came from. The idea, I mean. I decided to use this for the cover of the photobook I am making on Shutterfly.com

The Harem

2011-08-15T11:45:00.008-05:00

The Harem, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Several different pictures collaged to make up the basis for this piece. Textures and filters added. I love her face.
Stock image from DeviantART/Armathor

East meets West

2011-08-15T11:45:00.007-05:00

East meets West, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Iconic photo in unexpected place

Night Stalker

2011-08-15T11:45:00.006-05:00

Night Stalker, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Sarai

2011-08-15T11:43:00.002-05:00

Sarai, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Reading some stuff on the life of Christ and ancient israel,saw this stock and had to use it

Background-BRimmer/deviantscrap
Ruin-Flickr commons
Figure-Bobbiestock/DeviantArt bobbistock.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d1t6mw9
Textures-KirstenFranklin/Flickr and RubyBlossom/flickr
I think that is it

Quinn

2011-07-28T16:23:00.002-05:00

Quinn, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

I fell in love with this face while searching DevianART for Female stock photos to manipulate. She is from TD stock and I am very happy with how she turned out.

Albert and Leopold digital ATC

2011-07-28T16:22:00.006-05:00

Albert and Leopold digital ATC, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Working on some Digital ATC;s
Keeping my hand in. It is hard to judge what they would look like unless I print them since the computer makes them so big!

Lydia-digital ATC

2011-07-28T16:22:00.004-05:00

Lydia-digital ATC, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Used many fliters and textures in this one

Grace

2011-07-28T16:20:00.002-05:00

Grace, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Model is from DeviantART--Archtype
lots of texture layers

The Inventor

2011-07-28T16:19:00.002-05:00

The Inventor, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Playing with some textures

Artistic Heart and soul

2011-06-12T09:58:00.002-05:00

I just finished retracing my steps, back to the beginning of this blog. Next month will mark a 3 year anniversary. Blogging with out obligation! Sometimes frequently, some times long spells of silence.

What I noted is I have lots of "down" times, then creative bursts. When I was reading these old posts, I thought, gosh, you are a manic depressive. But I am not...at least don't think so.

I just wonder if most artist aren't like me. Your passion is so great that it bursts forth not only creatively but also destructively. The life of the artist is a struggle to pull all of those thoughts and ideas, and brush strokes out of your self. When it comes rushing out onto canvas or paper, the JOY, oh the JOY. YOU have to do it, even if no one sees it, YOU MUST create.

Then the Block comes, for reasons you may or may not understand and you find yourself languishing in the Blue Meanies and Zombieland. Be it a chemical imbalance or Personal stress, lose a friend to Cancer, lose your job, get a cold, stub your toe, the joy is gone. The pen does not tempt, the paint does not call, the glue pot sits untouched. Sometimes you may sit for hours at the desk, waiting. Just waiting. For the little spark that will ignite the flame of your creativity again. More that once wondering in your Blue Meanie funk, if what you had was a fluke, letting all of your insecurities rise to the surface and nip away at your confidence. Will you ever be able to create another piece of ART. Maybe you are empty, fini, that's all folks.

Then a picture, a color, a note of music, scene from a movie, scent of a flower, the laugh of your child, and the spark, oh, the spark jumps to flame and the flame ignites the dormant tinder of your creative self and you rise, first like smoke, then like a bird, then like a jet to the outer limits of your creative heart and soul and you are once again filled with JOY.

Frida and The Heart-in The style of Frida

2011-06-05T13:42:00.002-05:00

Frida and The Heart-in The style of Frida, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Another piece that I have been working on. In the style of Frida Kahlo. Inspired by watching the BioPic staring Selma Heyak and Alfred Molina. What a great movie.
I admire her style, but more her bravery in putting her heart and soul out there in her work.

Cranmar yard

2011-06-05T13:40:00.002-05:00

Cranmar yard, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

This is something I have been working on for a few days. Yes,dark, but suppose to be dreary, smog covered London. Multiple layers, manipulated here.

Class clown 1901

2011-06-05T13:38:00.002-05:00

Class clown 1901, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

This is something I have been working on for a couple of days.
There is always one in the crowd.
We went to my daughters 8th Grade graduation ceremony on Friday, and so many parents and guests screamed out names, whistled, hooted, etc, when kids came up for their diplomas. This was after being asked by not only the Student representative, but the School Principal to please wait till the presentation was over to applaud, or make excess noise. there is always someone who thinks this request does not apply to them. Clowns, no, just rude.

Long walk home

2011-06-04T10:35:00.002-05:00

Long walk home, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

Another Ruby's Treasures Challenge-This one is Candles and Lanterns. I hope you like it.

She walks

2011-06-04T10:34:00.002-05:00

She walks, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

This collage was done for Ruby's Treasures Animal Challenge. I won the previous one so I got to chose the animal, which is this Handsome Jack Russell Terrier, Phoenix, owned by Javcon117

PAR-TEEE copy

2011-06-04T10:32:00.002-05:00

PAR-TEEE copy, a photo by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin on Flickr.

I used several designers to make this fun piece. Thank you -Beth Rimmer of ScrapDeviant, Pixel Music and everyone else who made this so much fun to do

The Lighthouse Keeper

2011-05-31T13:18:00.002-05:00

The Lighthouse Keeper
Originally uploaded by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin

I ran across this picture on Flickr, I extracted him and used my little coloring program to put in the flesh and basic colors then in PSE8, I shaded and dithered him. I love how he turned out.
Everything else is from Beth Rimmer's fantastic Kit, Nantucket from Deviant Scrap

Peacock Ball Room

2011-05-31T13:15:00.002-05:00

Peacock Ball Room
Originally uploaded by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin

Got Beth Rimmer's new What About Bob Kit from DeviantScrap! and I knew I wanted a party scene. This is my first try.

Most all from BRimmer, What About Bob kit,DeviantScrap.
Nylon Stocking Lady-Pixel Music
Marie Antoinette floosey-Itkipilli
Sitting Man-Straitic
Texture-RubyBlossom

After the Last Drink

2011-05-31T13:13:00.002-05:00

After the Last Drink
Originally uploaded by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin

I had in mind this scene, and it took a few hours to find the right element, background and textures, but i like how it turned out. I used some manual shading in blue and black.

Background-flickr commons
figure-Heinrick05
textures RubyBlossom,LenaBemanna, EddieVanW/flickr

Fox and Girl

2011-05-27T12:46:00.002-05:00

Fox and Girl
Originally uploaded by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin

Land of Nod background and PaperWhimsey girl.

The Boy

2011-05-27T12:43:00.002-05:00

The Boy
Originally uploaded by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin

A huge and heartfelt thank you to Land Of Nod Studios for the use of her Boy element. This piece got such a tremendous response on Flickr, I was blown away. Thank you all so much.

Raj and the Lady

2011-05-24T11:06:00.002-05:00

Raj and the Lady
Originally uploaded by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin

I made this piece for a Group challenge on Flickr group Ruby's Treasures. I have been reading the Phillip Pullman Trilogy His Dark Materials (Golden Compass, etc) and new I wanted the feel to be otherworldly/steampunk as well as have a relationship with a human.

Table scape

2011-05-19T08:57:00.004-05:00

Table scape
Originally uploaded by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin

Playing with some elements from several "kits" last night.Mostly from "Before the First Snow" by LDavison and the rest-I didn't record. I used several layers to get an Antique/grungy look, altering each one.
It was fun to "paint "with the digital elements.
You may notice that the blog has changed a bit. I put up a different background and made the Header on PSE8 . I am very happy with how it turned out. Let me know what you think.

Arrival

2011-05-18T12:05:00.002-05:00

Arrival
Originally uploaded by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin

A Steampunk style piece.
I am planning on revising a bit . I was playing with different layer blending styes and textures.

Stevie

2011-05-17T13:38:00.002-05:00

Stevie
Originally uploaded by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin

I have been having a 70"s 'Moment" the past few days and while listening to one of my Favorite albums -Rumors by Fleetwood Mac
I suddenly knew I had to do this.

Twilight

2011-05-13T12:07:00.002-05:00

Twilight
Originally uploaded by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin

He Wanted a Bike

2011-05-10T23:47:00.003-05:00

He Wanted a Bike
Originally uploaded by Queen Be-Lynne Larkin