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Layers Upon Layers: Mixed Media Art

Unto Us

by Cyndi on March 24th, 2008

Make Art Monday!

I truly hope that no one finds this offensive! Around Christmas this past year, I was really missing my son. He was my first born, and his birthday is December 29. Now that he’s a married man, we can’t expect to see him every Christmas anymore, but this was our first time without him.

As I was reading some of the traditional scripture passages for Christmas, I came across Isaiah 9:6. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given…” It struck a chord with me in a new way this year, as it most likely did the year he was born. Maybe not, maybe I was too busy at that time!

Anyway, I decided to make a simple layered digital collage using a picture of my newborn in my arms. It helped :-)

Tags: Collage, Mixed Media, Photography, photoshop

Diane
Mar 24, 2008 at 8:15 am

You should not worry about what others find offensive. Your blog is what is in your heart & head & you should be able to express yourself in any way that you want. I found the sentiment of the blog beautiful & the pictures beautiful as well. I have never had to spend a Christmas or any holiday without my children, but it is coming as they are 28 & 29 years old. So one day I will also know the depression & sadness that you felt.
Cyndi
Mar 24, 2008 at 9:03 am

Thank you, Diane! It was a sense of poignancy more than real sadness though. The years spin by so quickly, and all of a sudden your babies are grown. But now there are grandchildren on the way! :-)
Mary Anne
Mar 24, 2008 at 7:17 pm

This is absolutely beautiful! I know so well how you felt at Christmas because our oldest son (25) wasn’t with us for the first time. I handled it pretty well, but missed him so much.
Tony/ San Francisco
Mar 25, 2008 at 3:05 am

1.) That’s very pretty. It reminds me of mica, a layered metallic rock.
2.) I think we’ll only have peace on this planet when we can accept each other, even when we have different, or no, belief. There’s way too much divisiveness, esp. in politics. 3.) Your love shines thru this piece!
Cyndi
Mar 25, 2008 at 8:24 am

Thank you, Mary Anne and Tony!
debe
Mar 25, 2008 at 9:07 am

I am glad that you took a moment of regret and it turned into inspiration.

Thats what its all about.

It is beautiful.
Cyndi
Mar 25, 2008 at 11:59 am

Thank you, Debe! It’s those poignant moments that get me :-)
Debbie
Mar 26, 2008 at 9:28 am

Cyndi…came here via Patti at Treasure Barn! I just read this post and the transfer is beautiful! My only son is planning on going into the Air Force, is 22, and I am losing it here. I understand how you feel. Congrats on grandbabies!

I am definitely coming back. Great blog!
Cyndi
Mar 26, 2008 at 9:31 am

Thank you, Debbie! It’s hard to let them go, that’s for sure :-)