Inspiration #19 - Spring

Welcome to round #19!  Thanks to everyone who contributed!!

I look forward to seeing you back here on the 20th of this month (the next due date) when the theme will be "Outside Your Door".   If you would like to join in and submit, please do!  And if you can't wait until the next inspiration to submit you can find additional inspirations here.  Thanks for visiting the Lab!

"Sunlight Bokeh"

by Ashley

"Spring"

by Joanna

"Peaceful"

by Charlene

Untitled

by Carrie

"Boing! Boing!"

by Anika

As always, if you would like to know more about a particular entry or see more submissions from a particular artist you can click on the link for that person or visit the Artists Page.  

Inspiration #16 - At the End of the Rainbow

Welcome to round 16 of the ACoLab!  The inspiration for this round, in honor of Saint Patrick's Day, was "At the End of the Rainbow".  I found this one more challenging than some. (Do I say that every time?)  The theme seemed like it would result in something predictable but as always, every artist had a unique take.  I love this round-it's full of humor, beauty, cuteness, and personal memories.  Thanks to everyone who made this round so wonderful and a special welcome to our newest participant, Ewa!

As always, if you would like to learn more, see more, link to more you can visit that artists Artist Page.  You can link to those via the left sidebar,the Artist link above or simply by clicking on the name with each submission.  If you would like to participate, please do!  You can learn more here and here.  Without further ado, enjoy At the End of the Rainbow.

"The Beginning of the Rainbow"

Photographs

by Ewa (Artist page coming soon)

"My Kind of Gold "

Photograph

by Charlene

 "At the End of the Rainbow"

Photos and Words

by Joanna

"Experiments with Rainbows"

animated gif

by Anika

"Lucky Charms"

Photograph

by Stephanie

Thanks again everyone!  The round 17 deadline is on the 5th of April when the theme will be "Lies"...it is so close to April Fool's Day after all.   If you can't wait until then please feel free to create something based on one of the Extra Inspirations.  Happy creating!

Inspiration #15

Round #15 was a fill in the blank.  "When I think about how ____________ is in the ___________ I just have to ____________."  I thought this one was a bit challenging... but it seemed to result in some of the most personal entries yet.  Thanks to everyone who submitted and a special welcome to Rosie and Angela D., the Lab's newest participants!

As always, click on an artist's name under each submission or link above in the Artists page to find out more about a particular submission, artist, or to see more of a particular artist's other entries.  Should you like to join in the fun you can learn more here.  Enjoy!

When I think about how much texture is in the sky I just have to stop and photograph it.

by Ashley

When I think about how my cameras lens is in the moment with me in capturing what I see, I just have to remember that not everyone will see, understand or want to see/understand what I see in the same way. That is just life and yes it can also be a tongue twister!

Photographs and words
by Joanna
(more images available on Joanna's page)

Doggy Dreamland

by Charlene

When I think about how Spring is in the near future I just have to smile.

by Anika

 When I think about how lovely the water is in the right camera setting I just have to seek out more scenes to photograph.

by Rosie

 

Whatcha Doing??

by Angela D.

Round #16, due on the 20th, is "At the end of the rainbow".  If you can't wait until the 20th there are also some extra inspirations that can be submitted anytime.  Thanks for visiting the ACoLab!

Inspiration 14 - Inside the Heart

In honor of the month of love here are this round's submissions for "Inside the Heart".  If you care to read more about a particular artist or their submission you can visit their artist page.  Links to artist pages are linked throughout this post as well as above in the Artist Page.  Thanks for visiting the ACoLab!

A special welcome to our newest participants Tammy and Charlene!  Be sure to check out their Artist pages and the links to their own blogs, shops, and other creative projects.  They are bound to inspire. 

"All for You"

Photographs

by Anika

" Inside the Heart "

Photographs

by Joanna

" Inside the Heart "

Photograph

by Danijela

"Shoe Love"

Photograph

by Tammy

"Art. "

Photograph and Words

by Carrie

" Heart Summary "

Digital sketch

by Charlene

Thanks to everyone who submitted this round!  I hope to see you back here on the 5th when the theme will be "Fill in the Blank". 

March 5th - Inspiration #15 - Fill in the blank Project

"When I think about how ____________ is in the ___________ I just have to ____________." (This entry could have 3 different photos, one song, words, video...however you interpret this)

If you can't wait until the 5th check out the Extra Inspirations page.  Happy creating!

Artist Page - Charlene

Creativity has always been an essential component of my life.  I feel the need and pull to create on a daily basis.  I believe this to be both a blessing and a privilege. My favorite art form generally revolves around photography but I have been known to enjoy painting as well!  Feel free to stop by my blog to learn a bit more about me.

Places you can find me:

www.charlenemccoyphotography.com

www.charlenemccoyphotography.blogspot.com

www.etsy.com/shop/coyphoto

www.facebook.com/charlenemccoyphotography

(Submissions are listed in order of the most recent entry.) 

Theme 19 inspiration:  Spring

"Peaceful"

Theme 16 inspiration: At the End of the Rainbow

"My Kind of Gold"

Theme 15 inspiration: Fill in the Blank

 "Doggy Dreamland"

 

Theme 14 inspiration: Inside the Heart 

"Heart Summary"

Digital Sketch 

 (To read more about this piece please visit here)

When I consider the elements I hold most dear to my heart I soon realize they are all intertwined. One cannot exist without the other. If you erase one an unpleasant hole will reside. Remove them all and there would be no life force to keep me going. I would have no purpose.