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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Easter

Bella and the Butterflies (Original Digital Collage by Bella Q)
 “April's air stirs in
Willow-leaves...a butterfly
Floats and balances”

Matsuo Bashō, Japanese Haiku


The Caterpillar was the first to speak.

"What size do you want to be?" it asked.

"Oh, I'm not particular as to size," Alice hastily replied; "only one doesn't like changing so often, you know."

"I don't know," said the Caterpillar. 
                                                                                                         -Alice in Wonderland


“I dreamed I was a butterfly, flitting around in the sky; then I awoke. Now I wonder: Am I a man who dreamt of being a butterfly, or am I a butterfly dreaming that I am a man?”  -Chuang Tzu


32 comments:

mispapelicos said...

Wonderful You, my dear Bella coveres in blue butterflies, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
True magic.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx

Unknown said...

So so Beautiful ..... love your Picture - artwork.

Ivy Black said...

Absolutely gorgeous. Proper inspiration you are.
xxxx

de|constructed said...

Oh Bella! This is fantastic!

Wish you happy easter!

Hugs!
Gigi

Sara Kristiina said...

Happy easter darling, how magical pictures!:)

Pull Your Socks Up! said...

Surely we can find some enthusiastic and highly gifted artist with thick callouses on their fingers to craft you a blue butterfly dress? Silk of course. xoxoxoxoxoxox

GeeGee said...

Happy Easter!

Sharon S said...

Hi my dear-wow Bella that is stunning, you look amazing! Happy Easter xxx

Shybiker said...

Lovely. Artistic and endearing. Like you.

Transformations in nature, like those of butterflies, resonate deeply with many of us who differ on the inside than how we're perceived on the outside. We dream, wildly, of becoming ourselves, emerging from a chrysalis and displaying beauty that previously had been unseen.

thorne garnet said...

So cool.

Angie said...

All covered inbutterflies in such a magical blue hue and you so resemble of a fairy =the 40+ bloggers fairy ,perhaps? kisses, angie

Hollie Black-Ramsey said...

Ah I love that collage. So pretty!!

Tami Von Zalez said...

Look at you butterfly grrrl! Neat ~

Happy Easter ...

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Patti said...

covered in blue butterflies - how beautiful! happy Easter to you.

Becky said...

Beautiful pic of you and I love the poetry :)
Becky

Heather Fonseca said...

Stop everything and start making digital collages! Wow Bella! That is so good.

Vix said...

A vision of beauty and a feast for the soul! Rock on! x

Tilda E. said...

Oh Bella, I love this! You are getting really good at the digital collage thing :)

Anupriya DG said...

Well....of course, butterflies can never be far from blooms! :)

A BRIT GREEK said...

Such a beautiful post B! I love that digital montage surrounded by blue butterflies. I love butterflies in a huge way, so this post and the words speak to me.
Hope you're having a lovely weekend!
x.o.x.o

Forest City Fashionista said...

Gorgeous collage, lovely theme for a post! Happy Easter, Bella

Jean at www.drossintogold.com said...

Whoa. Absolutely gorgeous. XXXXOOOO

Suzanne said...

Wow! Love that collage and the quotes.

Happy Easter
bisous
Suzanne

CityScape Skybaby said...

This is such a beautiful post Bella, love the collage and the poetry, gorgeous. xx

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous Gorgeous Gorgeous!!

Señora Allnut said...

wonderful and whimsical collage, you look so gorgeous and inspiring!!, love your attitude!!
besos & primavera

bluehuewonderland said...

What a beautiful photo collage, just lovely! Thanks for your comments of encouragement on my blog. They are appreciated, especially from you.

Blue Hue Wonderland

lasophia said...

Your photoshop skillz are on point. The only thing I know about photoshop is that it is expensive. Gorgeous collage madame butterfly.

Anne M Bray said...

I love how you look like one of those old hand retouched photos. I want to crawl right into your blue butterfly world...

The Goodwill Fangirl said...

I love your beautiful and creative digital art - and this is no exception!

pao said...

You're a natural born collage-maker, Bella. And beautiful in your butterfly cocoon.

Miss Simmonds Says said...

Print it out poster size. You have to have a hard copy. It's utterly beautiful, I adore it. Such a wonderful idea so creatively done! Xxxx