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*time to sea*
©samuel sloma
Around Christmas time I had the pleasure of meeting Sam. He is my daughter Alex's friend. They both attend Ohio University and Sam is on an internship in Ireland right now. We got to talking a bit and he is a very creative guy. He had spent a few years collecting interesting antiques and objects and fashioning them into necklaces. Two days ago I received a gift from Sam. My heart was touched. My necklace is called *time to sea*. He wrote me that the piece was made from Lake Erie lake glass, a 1940 Bearus cocktail watch and what's left of an early 20th century rosary. (I guess the tattoo I have helped influence the rosary....lol) There's definitely a lot about me in this necklace and I wanted to share it with you.
Thank you so very much, Sam Sloma!!
*time to sea*
©samuel sloma
watercolor
©manon doyle
I decided to share a very old painting of mine when I thought for a whole second that watercolors were my thing....lol. Anyway.... I just love poppies but I can see in this painting that I had no concept of proper shading....lol. I still like looking at it though. It's a good thing this one is behind glass or it would most definitely get a *manon makeover*...lol!!
And the winner is......
Lisa Holtzman! Please check out Lisa's blog. She is an amazing calligrapher and artist!!
Thank you so much for all the lovely comments on my heart giveaway!! I wish I had one for all of you!!
fill your heart with art
~manon
25 comments:
The necklace is fabulous! You're right, Sam is very talented and so thoughtful to make the necklace for you. What a good guy.
I think I've seen your poppies before and really like your watercolor.
Oh boy oh boy, I will have my very own Manon original!! Thanks so much Manon, I will treasure it!
xxoo
Lisa
p.s. and thanks too for the link to my blog - much appreciated : )
I love your necklace~~~it is rich in meaning and that is what attracts me to jewelry. (I am NOT a diamond girl---had you guessed???)
Okay, to the important question---where's the pic of the tattoo??? :-D
Waiting patiently.....well, not REALLY.....
XXOO~~♥
Anne
Manon, that necklace is SO you! What a great gift, and what a kindred creative spirit Sam is!
I like your poppies. Isn't it nice that something you now feel you have moved beyond in terms of skills can still be so compelling and beautiful in its own way? Onward and upward!
What!??? You had a giveaway and I did not know about it? I love the watercolor. Envious because I can't do watercolor!!! Oh well, Lisa's got it so I am happy!
congratulations to Lisa!
Cool gift..What a kind hearted artist.
Katelen
Sam is a really good guy, Lisa!! I'm so happy to be sending you my little painting!! : ))
Anne......Tattoo? who me? lol. Yup...it's on my ankle and stretches onto the top of my foot. I'll send u a pic!!
Thanks, G!! It is so me!! It's funny because the end of Sam's letter to me was *onward and upward*...just like you said...lol
Ces....don't you worry!! I can't do watercolors either.....lol. Nope...not for me!!
Thanks, Katelen and Cat!!
wow, this is really cool
Congratulations, Lisa! Woot woot!
Oh wow, Manon, that necklace is very personalized and meaningful. Such a thoughtful and wonderful gift.
I love your poppies! And I think your watercolors are beautiful!
Jewelry with a history is unique, and good for conversation. I like the watercolor too. The medium can be challenging, but as you showed, the qualities possible to achieve aren’t possible in other medias. Again, very unique.
Your watercolor is awsome.
You do not feel it,, but I do.
The poppy is breath taking. Yes it is.
And the necklace- wow. What a kind heart. I love the name of the necklace too.. I bet you knew I would
love
tweedles
Manon, that is one fabulous necklace and so very thoughtful of your daughter's friend. I love it. As to the poppies? I think they are stunningly beautiful and I'd not be pleased if you were to attempt to modify it! LOL
Wow! What a beautiful and special gift! I’m glad your painting is behind glass too. i like it just the way it is. and a big congrats to Lisa. I checked out her blog... wonderful work!
STUPENDOUS post, ya' doll you! and your poppies are WONDERFUL...who cares about particulars...someone else might think OOOOH, how BEE YOU TI FULL! xo
hi manon!
oh what a magical gift!
i love your new necklace and your poppies painting!
two wonderful pieces of art that weave in concepts of new and old and how something that can be old to one person can be completely new to another.
beautiful!
Thank you, Caio!!
Thank you, dear Bella!!
I did know you would love it, Tweedles!!
Thank god those poppies are behind glass then, Sherry!! I can't leave anything alone...lol!
Lisa is very talented, Jack!! Glad you checked her out!
Love the way you put that, Wanda!!
So well said, Melissa!! xoxo
Manon,
Finally getting caught up here after a busy weekend....
The necklace is precious,and a wonderful gift. I like the history behind it!
I'm not even going to comment on the poppies beyond saying that they are AWESOME!
Wishing you an excellent week! Say hello to the Amish for me!
Brian
simply precious pieces. i'm inspired by the neckwear! your flowers are so delicate. thanks for showing a bit of the past. because i only know you virtually, it helps me know a greater depth of you and your art.
richness,
michelle
Congratulations to Lisa... but this young man has created a connection to the human heart. You are truly blessed Manon. Ohio University is a great nurturing environment. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
You are too funny, Brian!! LOL
Hey, Michelle!! Ya...the necklace is very cool! I thought you'd appreciate it!!
My daughter loves OU, Mary Helen!! I do too!
Such a lovely work of art and gift from Sam! Loving all your posts, especially the one about the moleskine. It is amazing to see progress in one's art. I think each step holds its own beauty~
xo Theresa
Hey hey that's a wonderful necklace. Now you are not out breaking hearts again I hope :) :) (just a joke)
Manon, the poppies are a very strong design, that's one of its beauties, lucky it is behind glass, I am sure that the wall it is hanging on is all the more beautiful for it! :)
PS is it three am there?
What a great piece of art is that necklace....Love it love it.....I love pieces that have meaning to them and I am sure you will treasure this gift and enjoy it forever.....
Hugs
Beautiful poppies, Manon!
The necklace is beautiful too...really creative, thoughtful guy that Sam is!
Thanks, Marie!!
Andrew Finnie....don't make me figure out what time it is down under again....LOL
Thanks so much, Linda!!
I also love when pieces have meaning to them, Butterfly works!! Thank you!!
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