Sunday, January 1, 2012

2012 - a new year of possibilities

Today is the the first day of 2012 - may 2012 be a year filled with creativity, peace, joy, opportunities connections and art sales for all our fellow bloggers and artists.

Fiona and I are not good at sending out Christmas cards - so we have accommodated this by developing a household tradition - sending out new year cards with a focus on wishes and hopes for the year ahead. I decided that my new year card for 2012 would reflect  my leaf and iPhoneography - two themes I will continue to develop over the next 12 months.

I did six app variations of an iPhone photo of beaten recycled anodised aluminium leaves and pods on a white cardboard background. The original leaf installation on cardboard was about 200mm high X500mm long. I put the photos to the vote - Fiona, myself and Fiona's  folks; and interestingly enough two options got two votes each. So I have gone with both.

Barry Smith © 2012 cards - leaves of peace 
Barry Smith © 2012 cards - leaves of peace 
Barry Smith © 2012 cards - rainbow leaves of peace
Barry Smith © 2012 cards - rainbow leaves of peace 
As you can see one photo has a a stronger three dimensional element; and the other a peace rainbow overlay. Now 'all I have to do' is write on the cards and get them in the mail.

Go well in 2012.

14 comments:

  1. Both versions are stunning - the first version being my personal favorite - I like the contrast of light and dark in the background.
    Wishing you and Fiona all the very best for the New Year - health, love, happiness and inspiration.

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  2. Great idea, Barry.The cards are great and I love the results you achieved with your iphoneography. I am going to pursue this a little myself this year. I really like the second look on the cards.
    jenni

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  3. both are as beautiful B ... colorful and vivid, hopefully will be our 2012 too :) Happy New Year to you and F!! :)

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  4. love both designs - you and fiona will be sending beautiful wishes and art out into the world...

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  5. Gorgeous cards... such a great idea. Those leaves pop up everywhere.

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  6. i think there will be many postmen smiling overthe next few days. Well done xoxoxo

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  7. Great Idea - the creativity continues to flow down under! Happy New Year to you and Fiona.

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  8. Barry...great art and such a wonderful way to send New year wishes..such different takes on the same design.. but i like them both.

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  9. Barry,

    I love BOTH of these designs, and I agree, there is going to be a big shift in 2012 - a positive one.

    Wishing you and Fiona much peace and love,
    Brian

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  10. STUNNING!!!
    YOU BOTH JUST OOOOOOOOOOOOOZZZZZZZZEEEEEEEEE IT:))))
    Happy 2012 - Lyn Moes

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  11. ~barry...a unique way to display your leaves and spread your wishes and blessings for the year ahead...they turned out wonderful...i wish you a joyous year ahead...brightest blessings~

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  12. The cards are gorgeous. I love both versions:)
    Best wishes to you both for a super 2012 ~ with lots of creativity, good health and joy!

    Hugs,
    Gaby

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  13. S/R, J, LT, MD, JM, LAM, SZQ, LJ, BS, LM, B & GB - am pleased that you all got the best of wishes sent to you for 1012 - may it be positive and creative for all of us. I so look forward to continuing to be inspired by all of our blogging community and yourselves in particular. S/R - light and darkness!Good balance? J - you will find iPhonegraphy adds another creative opportunity. MD - positives vibes to you. JM - you can be sure leaves will pop up in 2012. SZQ - the great thing is that creative it bounces around the globe. BS - big positive shift is right. May all go well, be well, create well and if possible sell well in 2012. B

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