My Motto for 2011




Bloom! Boom!

This is a painting that was hanging around in my studio for a long time, without ever getting finished. It had nice parts in it, but never felt quite right. And maybe it isn't finished now. The colors are a bit unusual for me. Maybe too gloomy. But somehow, just before Christmas i started playing with it and added the purple face and the word - BLOOM! And when i look at it today, it seems to be the message for me, the word that titles this New Year. Welcome, flowers of all shapes and colors - this garden will be beautiful!
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22 comments:

  1. LibbieJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    I LOVE your flowers! I was playing around & tried to imitate one of your flowers once & it really was not the same :) Not even close!!! I will just enjoy yours :) & that is a great motto for the year! BLOOM!!!!

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  2. Barbara von EngerJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Such talent - I adore this artwork - the colours, form and beauty. Lovely to see you here.
    Happy new year to you - hope to meet in 2011;-)

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  3. Gina Lee KimJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    This is so beautiful Martina! What joyous colors....unfinished or not!

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  4. hi-dJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I love that saying, bloom...I've heard it said before to "Bloom where you're planted." Thanks for sharing your artwork. You are so gifted! :)

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  5. Tanya (a Taste of T)January 5, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    GREAT motto!!! I love it. Look forward to hearing/reading about all the blooms in your 2011.

    <3, New Follower

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  6. Lily RianiJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Yeah, not only that soon it will be spring, the real bloom :D

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  7. ArtiJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    A beautiful painting, I did not find it gloomy at all...
    Very good and you are magnificient with the brush in hand!!

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  8. andrea createsJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    great motto-pretty painting!
    take care martina :)

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  9. koraleeJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Love it....and the motto! Something I want to do in 2011... BLOOM!....specatular colours.

    Hugs of colour today my friend...xoxo

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  10. Ana MárquezJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    What a beautiful!!! :-)
    Kiss!

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  11. Castles Crowns and CottagesJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    YES! I AGREE!!!! I want to keep blooming, not matter if each year means I am getting older....I AM BLOOMING TOO! Oh Martina, MY ROOMS ARE ALMOST DONE! I came home today to find a GORGEOUS ARCHED OPENING TO THE NEW ROOMS!!!! I will have to share some pictures with you later.....gotta go, but oh, how nice to see this new post. I LOVE THE COLORS YOU ADDED!

    GROSSES BISES MA CH`RE AMIE!!! Anita

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  12. chrissyJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    love it!

    BLOOM AWAY MISS MARTINA!!!

    xo
    c

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  13. MonikaJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Dear Martina, nice to see this pretty painting! I am sure that "bloom' you will, cheers, Monika.....

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  14. chitraJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Martina, Love your painting. You are very creative.

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  15. aprilJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    The painting was just waiting for the right time. It's beautiful, Martina. The flowers just sparkle with life. Bloom!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    crazy about this one!

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  17. Moonflower20January 6, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    The last touches you gave the painting have given it a burst of life. It's now PERFECT!
    I love it! Have a wonderful New Year full of creative blooms! xox

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  18. ~*~ saskia ~*~January 6, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I love love that word, Martina ~ B L O O M ~ Makes me think of many different things all covered by lots of happiness, growth and development!
    Your color palette does fit me too. I think you found a perfectly pretty resolution for the new year accompanied by a wonderful visual inspiration.
    I'm happy you're back home. Missed you!
    Ein sehr schoenen Abend, liebe liebe Martina. Veel kusjes feur dich xxxx

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  19. UnknownJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I am with you! Love it, I am trying to bloom this year too, and keep up with myself, like keeping my nails and hair done, lol! XX!

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  20. Castles Crowns and CottagesJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Good evening dearest friend! Let us all bloom! I am hoping for that 'til the day my flower completely dies....no matter how old I am!!!! TAKE OFF AND MAKE THE WORLD MORE BEAUTIFUL! Bises, Anita

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  21. UnknownJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Oh my, not gloomy at all by my standards =P Its very lovely and colorful now for sure!! Thank you for stopping by. Its wonderful to meet you!!

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  22. BarbaraJanuary 13, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    It's great to have a keyword for the year. I found my own which felt right immediately, but I never thought of Bloom :) I hope it stays with you throughout the year! Good Luck

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