Theme Five Submissions!

Theme number five's inspiration was "Bits of the past, pieces of the future".  This could be interpreted in any way and in any medium desired.  I am very happy to announce we picked up two newcomers this round.  Welcome to Erica and to Vidya!  Here are this month's submissions in order of submission.  To learn more about an artist or particular piece just link up to that artist's artist page.  Thanks to all who participated!  To those who would like to join in the fun there please do.  Round six is now underway!
Theme Five - The inspiration: The phrase "Bits of the Past, Pieces of the Future"

 "Brighton Beach Subway" & "Subway Shadows"

Photographs 

by Deborah

"Bits of My Past, Pieces of the Future"

Photograph

by Ashley 

"Bits of the Past, Pieces of the Future" 

Photo collage 

by Doug 

"Bits of the past,  parts of the present, and pieces of the future"

Photography and digital collage

by Anika 

"Past Future"

Photograph 

by Erica 

"Mother Stephie's chocolate chip cookies" 

Digital collage

by Stephanie 

"Mother and Baby"

Painting

by Vidya 

 "Bits of the Past, Pieces of the Future"

Song

by John

Bits of the Past, ...

Like Father, Like Son

Photograph
by Joanna

Thanks to everyone for making this such a great round! 

Theme Three Submissions

Wow, this inspiration brought forth all sorts of new talent and the most diverse range of entries thus far.  It's exciting.  Thank you to everyone who participated!  Enjoy!  Here are the entries in order of submission.

The Inspiration-  Title  "This Pattern is Perfect for ________________"

This Pattern Is Perfect for Success

Digital Painting

by Tobias

This Pattern is Perfect for Showing the World That You Are A Well-Rounded Dork

Crochet Pattern

Andrea

http://monstercrochet.blogspot.com/2006/12/my-precious.html

This Pattern Is For Real

Photography (3 Images)

by Deborah

This Pattern is for Compulsive/Obsessive

Video

by Ego

This Pattern Is Perfect For Causing a Seizure‏

Music and Video

by John

This Pattern Reminds Me

Song

by Doug

This Pattern Remin...

This Pattern is Perfect for Interpretation

Photography,drawing,digital art (10 Images, 4 shown here and the rest are on Anika's Artist Page)

by Anika

 

Well, there ya go!  Thanks again to all participants.  I will be posting the next inspiration soon.  If you would like to be added to the mailing list (or removed from the list) just let me know by using the "Submit Here" link to the left. If you are interested in learning more about any of the above entries or about a particular artist click on their artist page.  (Links for artist pages are located to the left.) Thanks for visiting the Artists Collaborative Laboratory!

Artist Page - Deborah Julian

Deborah Julian is a talented photographer who has a unique eye for graphic details.  I find the her use of contrast and lighting particularly interesting.  In the wide world of photographers she sets herself apart with her own unique style.
You can view or buy her cards and prints by clicking here.

Listings in order from newest submission to the oldest.

Theme Five Inspiration: The phrase "Bits of the Past, Pieces of the Future"

"Brighton Beach Subway" and "Subway Shadows"

Photographs  

I took these photos a few weeks ago in Brighton Beach Brooklyn, an interesting old Russian neighborhood near Coney Island. At first look this neighborhood seems a throwback to the past with its old shops and markets. It is one of the few New York City neighborhoods that still has an elevated subway train which creates beautiful shadows on the street below. But many young people also live in the area, such as the woman on the subway platform.

Theme Three:  Title "This Pattern is Perfect For_______" (Theme Three blog post) 

This Pattern Is For Real 

Photography

I always have an eye for geometric patterns when I am shooting and I love to contrast nature with man made elements.  Norwegian Trees and Geometric Landscape were taken in Norway. Twilight was shot in Reykjavik Iceland.

"Twilight  (Street Scene)"

 "Norwegian Trees" 

"Geometric Landscape"