freubel

2012-02-15T00:01:00.001+01:00

Theme ; Challenge TheThreeMuses / Stepping outside the frame/BIRDS

In photoshop terms this technique is called "out-of-bounds".
(At least, I think this is what TTM meant :-) ?
If not, I understand this theme complétely wrong but I've enjoyed making this tutorial again anyway !!
I found two sites who discribe HOW you can make this.
HERE (English) or HERE (in Dutch)
First I pimped up the original pic. with a cute cherub and a flower'head' for the bird. Then I started with the tut.
Once finished I've add a texture and copied the background (blendingmode linear burn 78%) right beneath the out of bounds effect to achieve a more striking look.

2012-02-13T00:25:00.001+01:00

Theme ; Challenge TakeAWord / OLD - FASHIONED.
I was so busy thinking of an idea that I totaly forgot that it has to be
a ATC format. Oops :-)

THE PUPPET-SHOW

In Holland we call this a "Poppenkast" and although I've never seen a live performance of Punch and Judy "Jan Klaassen en Katrijn"
I'll always remember my little puppets which I once got with Sinterklaas.

2012-02-12T20:58:00.005+01:00

AS PROMISED.....

Congratulations Carol !!
Please let me know which format you prefer okay ? A JPEG or a PNG.
and how I can reach you to e-mail your collage sheet with
Victorian Roses.

I am so grateful for all the lovely respons and really appreciate reading the thoughtful comments !!
As from this day, with each new shop update I will give more crafters a change to win !! Why did'nt I this before ??!!

2012-02-07T22:44:00.000+01:00

Theme ; Challenge TheThreeMuses / TORSO TAGS

My first interpretation of this challenge was to stay true to my own style
and that's why I used a rather PLUS SIZED torso
and added my fav. chubby statue in it.

But once finished that piece I got the taste again and designed a trio tags such as Ann referred. I hope you like them too :-) and a hearty thank you for looking XXX

2012-02-04T14:05:00.002+01:00

Knock Knock... I'm back !! Shop-updates and a PRIZE

The most obvious opportunity to create time was to isolate myself from my busy/hectic daily life. I locked myself in my PC room and did what I enjoy the most....
Music on, starting up Photoshop... and at the same time while I was designing, I let my thoughts run free. I don't always need to expose my worries and frustrations because I know from experience that quality time for myself, heels my wounds.
Then I realize again that I don't have to be SUPERwoman/mom/friend/sis/employee etc. and that I don't have to be liked by everyone !
Taking time for myself was connecting with myself and was essential for my inner balance ! And that loud saying as from today I TAKE ACTION again :-)

→ → SHOP UPDATE'S ← ←
15 NEW COLLAGE SHEETS February 2012
with a total of 120 ! unique designed Tags and Labels
at RIANDESIGN.EU
I invite you hearty to take a look around :-)
or feel free to ENLARGE these pictures for a closer view.
Sample ONE

Sample TWO

Sample THREE

PRIZE !!!
And gues I'm in such a generous mood because yesterday I got my 250th item added to my shop. If you want to take a chance to win this digital collage sheet with Victorian Roses you just need to leave your name with the choice whether you prefer a PNG or JPEG. This surprise (personal use only !)will close after 1 week. SUCCES !!!

This is a smaller sample. The real sheet is 3300x2550 (A4 format)
The labels can be used for your gifts when you print them or, for your (digital) scrapbooking projects, journaling, altered art, collage work etc. etc.

2012-01-28T14:36:00.003+01:00

I'm so excited and happy !!!!
Today we finally booked our trip to the States!
Hurray Hurrayyy HIP HIP HURRAAAAYYYY :-)
Our dream comes true and I'm looking forward exploring the east and west coasts together with our children.
Unbelievable...it becomes reality !! I'm living in a dream.
I've always said that I once in my life I wanted to experience this journey and now...we booked. WE BOOKED !!!! LOL

So please help us!!! Tell us what we have to see !!!
What we should not miss ?? TIPS and EVERY information will be welcomed with open arms!
Please view this map to see where we go and I would kiss your feet if you can help us further !! XXX Johooo Johoooo :-))

2012-01-23T01:23:00.003+01:00

Every free moment I spend right now on my own website and in about two weeks I hope to be ready with a big makeover and new collage sheets !
(on request ; Tags & Labels)
As an example, what to expect, I've already made a design and add one of my new Big and "Beautiful" models :-)

2012-01-18T01:01:00.000+01:00

Theme ; Challenge TheThreeMuses / ANIMAL KINGDOM

Who is brave enough to tell the lion that his breath smells?

Credits ; I used many brushes from my fav. websites
CGtextures - MediaMilitia -
MisprintedType - Scully9471 - BittBox
The animals are personal scans.

2012-01-17T01:06:00.003+01:00

Theme ; Challenge the Three Muses / MAPS

It's almost time for this week's new challenge and therefore I will properly the last one who joined this theme but I couldn't resist to participate. ;-)
I missed it so much....

2012-01-12T00:52:00.004+01:00

THINKING ALOUD.......

Once in a while I take a step back because of my busy life and have to make choices like everyone else. For me that's normal and my family and friends who know me very well, know that I need it.
Most of the time there is nothing wrong but when my time-out takes too long, they get worried.
Ofcourse I can understand this because they care about me, love me and miss me. I would feel exactly the same when one of my dear once would act like I do sometimes but I would respect it.
I'm not a selfish or egoistic person. Really I'm NOT!
I have enough self-knowledge to know that, in fact I'm a grown woman of middle age!
But I get tired to explain my absent behavior every time.
If I have to defend myself !
So I'm asking loud.....
What's wrong with thinking about or
taking care of YOUR SELF once in a while ????

Yep and I publish it :-)) And hope NO ONE takes it personal,
It are just MY thoughts which I had to ventilate.
XXX Rian

2012-01-09T21:45:00.005+01:00

→ SHOP UPDATE'S ← ←
10 NEW COLLAGE SHEETS Januari 2012
with colorful Circus and Clowns embellishments and ATC's
to design your own striking sceneries
at riandesign.eu
I invite you hearty to take a look around.
or to grab a FREEBIE at the end of this post !

Feel free to ENLARGE these pictures for a closer view.
PART ONE

The possibilities are endless !
You can use the images in many of your craft projects such as altered art, collage work, scrap booking, journal art. ATC's etc.etc.

PART TWO

FREEBIE !!!
AND YEP, because I still believe in sharing free stuff too
CLICK HERE
for your free Circus Clowns collage sheet.
ENJOY !!!

2012-01-06T14:39:00.002+01:00

I'm not disappeared just happily busy with my shop.
During my short trip to Germany, I spent again many hours in antique stores
and found two awesome books which i'm scanning now !!
Therefore....coming soon at riandesign.eu
10 new CIRCUS collage sheets !

2011-12-19T00:03:00.001+01:00

It seems this is the time of year everything starts speeding up and due to time constraints and my busy schedule, this will be my last post this year.
(Please scroll for my entry for the Three Muses Challenge)

Are it not the early dark nights, then the hormones are but around this time
I fall often in a melancholy mood.
Flashbacks about 2011...reflected in my brains.
Grief, heartbreaks, sorrows but also happyness, joy and laughter !
2011 had it all in store for me.

Now, we have one week to go and it's already Christmas !
A festive time when we commemorate the birth of Jesus.
We celebrate that in a cozy atmosphere with a (extra) visit at the church.
Gifts for each other and eat and drink as befits a party.
"Normal" to us Christian people.
We pray for those who do not have the opportunity to celebrate Christmas
and for those who are in a needy or in a distressed position.

This year I did not just pray !
I decided to give my Christmas bonus of my work away ! I have plenty to be thankfull for and what is more fun than making someone else happy ?
Last year I sent NO Christmascards and I gave the appropriate money away to a charity and I must say....It gives an extra dimension to all my prayers,
feels better and is more satisfying .

I wish you and yours a wonderful warm & cozy Christmas
and nothing but the very BEST in the New Year !!!
Thank you for ALL your sweet and heartfelt comments this year
and BLESSINGS to YOU !!
Rian XXX ♥

2011-12-18T23:54:00.003+01:00

Theme ; Challenge Take A Word / SEPIA

Take ONE Sepia-toned

Take TWO Sepia-Toned

Like most things in Photoshop, there are probably a half dozen ways to simulate a sepia tone image but I never knew that sepia was simply ink extracted from a cuttlefish (the European Common Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis)), a cephalopod closely related to octopuses and squid!
(source www.digital-photography-school.com)

2011-12-14T00:11:00.004+01:00

Theme ; Challenge TheThreeMuses / "TIS THE SEASON".

For this challenge I planned to combine my favorite animal with snow
and during my search in google for a suitable picture,
I was happily surprised by this photo !!
An spectaculair and heart-melting image don't you think ?.
When I mailed the rightful owner if I could used it she gave me permission.
In meanwhile I'm convinced, while I publish her photo, that you understand that it's NOT the meaning to grab it.
The credits are for RINA RUBENS a Dutch photographer who also makes beautiful black and white photos. Definitely inspiring to visit her site.
"DANKJEWEL RINA !!"

This time I've made a button. Feel free to enlarge.

Other credits ; natashanast designs and Media Melitia

2011-12-13T14:12:00.006+01:00

COZY HOMEY TIME AT CHRISTMAS :-)

2011-12-12T00:08:00.002+01:00

Theme ; Challenge Take a Word / JOY
THE JOY OF BEING LAZY ONCE IN AWHILE !
A wishful thinking 'self-portrait'......

Credits;
Except the moon, (by Marsha's Tumble Fish Studio)
everything is personal stuff and from riandesign

2011-12-11T14:37:00.003+01:00

Playing with photoshop :-)
Remarkably, these days I play more with dolls
than I ever did in my youth ! LOL

Credits ; Photo doll / Fly = sxc.hu / texture = hushmama.com
bloodbrush = falln-stock.deviantart /
All the rest is selfmade and personal.

2011-12-04T19:30:00.007+01:00

→ → SHOP UPDATE'S ← ←
5 NEW COLLAGE SHEETS December 2011
at riandesign.eu
I invite you hearty to take a look around
or to grab the FREEBIES at the end of this post !

Feel free to ENLARGE these pictures for a closer view.
Are you in a festive mood and looking for an appropriate image for your (digital) Christmas collages ?
Perhaps these sheets may help you !

The possibilities are endless ! You can use the images in many of your craft projects such as altered art, collage work, scrap booking, journal art etc.etc.

SAMPLE

FREEBIES
AND YEP, because I still believe in sharing free stuff too
here is your (png) FREEBIE !!
Or...click → HERE ← for another free Christmas collage sheet !!!!
TO DOWNLOAD
Click TWICE on this HUGE picture to get it FULL SIZED!!
Right click and "save to" your computer. ENJOY

2011-11-30T00:04:00.000+01:00

Theme ; Challenge TheThreeMuses / STEAMPUNK.

This was a time-consuming scenery collage but I was so inspired by a similar steampunk bird (which I saw in google)
that I had to try making one by myself :-)
The most difficult part was the different blending-modes of all the textures because I had to figure out by myself, how the artist had done this. PHEW !
It's not quite well done but I got pretty close :-)

PART ONE Credits & "work in progress"

PART TWO Credits & "work in progress"

2011-11-27T21:38:00.001+01:00

Theme ; Challenge TakeAWord / shades of BLUE

Every woman's dream ?....Attractive sexy legs ?
I didn't know how to add my CELLULITE
but that would have been more realistic :-)

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CREDITS and a few printscreens "Work in Progress".

2011-11-23T00:11:00.000+01:00

Theme ; Challenge The Three Muses / "That's Entertainment".

SURPRISE SURPRISE !!!!

If there is ONE entertaining blog.. then it is TheThreeMuses-challenge blog hosted by Ann, Bev and Marie !!!
I absolutely don't know how many times I've participated yet, but one thing is for sure... I would be lost if they ever would stop !! Really !!
How busy I sometimes be, TTM means everything to me ! :-)
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I hope they will forgive me that I took a printscreen of their blog ! LOL

PART ONE Credits & "work in progress"

PART TWO Credits & "work in progress"

Thanks for your time and I wish you all a very nice day !!
Hugsss, Rian

2011-11-21T00:03:00.002+01:00

Theme ; Challenge Take a Word / UMBRELLA

"Deeply nestled in the rainforest....."

Credits;
Girl - mushroom - background Biosphere Rain Forest -
texture - and all the rest personal
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My first thought was to use this image
but I had no inspiration what to do with it.
Perhaps YOU have an idea so....feel free to grab it !!! LOL
FREUBELS-FREEBIE

ENJOY xxx

2011-11-16T00:03:00.003+01:00

Theme ; Challenge TheThreeMuses / MAIL ART

I am aware of the fact that mail art means something different...but allez, my name nickname is "freubel" hè LOL. I couldn't resists to use my favorite model for this theme. Fabulous HILDA reading her mail :-)
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CREDITS.
Hilda = Duane Bryers / Vintage mailbox = sxc.hu / flowers = pewter7 /
trees = CG.texures / gras = Fotki / rest = riandesign.

2011-11-13T23:51:00.003+01:00

Theme ; Challenge Take A Word / MOONSTRUCK

I've practiced again with black & white lighteffects this week but I'm still not satisfied. It's so hard to learn because you can exposure the view in the smallest details. Just like taking a real photo. In photoSHOP it's a game with light and shadow too.
But anyway :-) thanks for the challenge ladies and for visiting my blog !

2011-11-12T00:08:00.006+01:00

→ → SHOP UPDATE'S ← ←
10 NEW COLLAGE SHEETS November 2011
at riandesign.eu
I invite you hearty to take a look around
or to grab a FREEBIE at the end of this post !

Feel free to ENLARGE these pictures for a closer view.
Are you in a colourful mood and looking for an appropriate image for your (digital) Baroque and Rococo collages ?
Perhaps these sheets may help you !

The possibilities are endless ! You can use the images in many of your craft projects such as altered art, collage work, scrap booking, journal art etc.etc.

SAMPLE ONE

SAMPLE TWO
(Digital) collage sheets with ; Male (manly) Faces - Miscellaneous Bodyparts - Big Fun (big beautiful women) - a Grab Bag with vintage graphics -and 8 black & white photos with a Pop Art dots effect !

AND YEP, because I still believe in sharing free stuff too
here is your (png) FREEBIE !!
TO DOWNLOAD
Click TWICE on the picture to get it FULL SIZED!!
Right click and "save to" your computer. ENJOY

2011-11-07T00:08:00.000+01:00

Theme ; Challenge Take A Word / SEWING

Well, this theme gave me headaches. (Thanks Sharon whahaha)
I had at first really no idea what to do but fortunately we have seven days to think about it and finally I came up with this.....

Credits and a few printscreens "Work in Progress"

2011-11-04T16:26:00.001+01:00

2011-11-02T00:20:00.006+01:00

Theme ; Challenge TheThreeMuses / VINTAGE COLLAGE-MEMORIES.

I've made two rather simple Vintage-Retro collages in the same style.
And sorry, I couldn't decide which one to publish.
So you get two for the price of one :-)

I grew up in the early Sixties ! Thats why I choose this children's fashion,
and further, I vaguely remember that annoying knit underwear AAARGG.

Credits;
Almost everything is from my own stash and selfmade in photoshop
but the two cute black & white photo's are from W.Blum !

2011-10-31T00:07:00.001+01:00

Theme ; Challenge Take A Word / TIME

Does "TIME HEALS ALL WOUNDS ?"
It's a myth !!
It is a beautiful verb in theory but in practice it is difficult to handle.
The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.”

You give it a place in your life, but it is not healed.
Actually, it means only that you learn to live with grief.

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Credits and a few printscreens "Work in Progress"

2011-10-26T00:03:00.001+02:00

Theme ; Challenge TheThreeMuses / WINGS

"Mirror mirror on the wall
Who has the sexiest wings of them all" :-)
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Credits ;
Background / Moon and Letters / Wings = Allforgraphic.net /
All the rest riandesign.eu

2011-10-24T00:14:00.002+02:00

Theme ; Challenge TakeAWord / BLACK & WHITE
(with a tiny touch sepia-color)

I always remember my early school years when I was taught by nuns.
The nuns: the Sisters of Charity Congregation of Carolus-Borremeus,
remained until 1974 in my hometown and I always wonder how sister Helène was taking in her life.

The fun part of this story is that I began a search for the congregation today and found the website so it still excist!! Isn't that remarkable?
I had to leave a comment in their guestbook!
Fingers crossed if they will answer :-)

CREDITS and a few printscreens "WORK IN PROGRESS"

2011-10-17T00:11:00.004+02:00

Theme ; Challenge Take A Word / CHILDHOOD

DANCING CHILDREN
(in Dutch ; "Jong geleerd is oud gedaan")
(in English ; "As the twig is bent, the tree is inclined")

I still remember my dancing 'career' during my childhood
when I practiced my disco moves in the refection of the tv screen haha.

A few printscreens "Work in Progress"
(Click TWICE on the picture to watch it FULL SIZED)
And if you want to learn this white-outline-sticker effect too
CLICK HERE

2011-10-13T22:19:00.003+02:00

Let your tears come. Let them water your soul.

2011-10-12T00:10:00.000+02:00

Theme ; Challenge TheThreeMuses / Home Sweet Home

I usually prop my landscapes full with all sorts of embellishements but this time I've made a rather simple scenery.
CREDITS;
Texture 1 - Texture 2 - Tree - Sleepwalking man - Stairs - Background is a mix from 2 personal photos which are altered and blend.
House googled

2011-10-10T00:03:00.000+02:00

WHO IS THIS ???

For quite a while now, I collect vintage postcards
with this cute famous child-model.
Isn't she adorable with her curly hair and beautiful eyes ?
At least...I think she is a Girl !
I read somewhere that in those days, boys were often dressed as girls and therefore I'm nut sure about her indentity.
But anyway...why I need your help !
Well, I am desperately looking for her NAME.
It intrigues me to learn more about her
and I asked already a few other postcard collectors.
Can YOU help me ? Or do you now a website were I can find more about vintage children models ? I would be enormous thankful !!!!

2011-10-09T23:23:00.002+02:00

Theme ; Challenge Take a Word / BLACKBIRD

The recycled blackbird feather.

Nothing from nature is wasted.
Although you might wonder whether she's so happy
with that bloody feather in her hair.
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I promise this will be probably the last dark scene this month :-)
Credits ;
Feather - BlackBirds - Texture -
Lady (a personal postcard)
Background (personal photo actualy a piece of the Berliner wall !!)

2011-10-05T00:10:00.000+02:00

Theme ; Challenge The Three Muses / BOTTLES OR JARS.

It's getting rather creepy, spooky and gothic around here
but in MY mind it's more funny then scary.
Would it be a wacky idea to show this image while telling a horrifying story around the campfire ! I for sure would love to hear YOUR weird version haha.
BOOOHHHH. :-)
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Credits and a few printscreens "Work in Progress"

2011-10-03T00:10:00.001+02:00

Theme ; Challenge Take a Word / WALL

I found the perfect wall in my own photo-collection but it was a struggle before I finally was satisfied. This one took a few happily hours to complete :-)

The little rascals .

Credits ;
Almost everything is personal but I found a few other dogs at Lenagold. Further I used textures from Jerry Jones - Kim Klassen and Flora Bella.
Can you use this wall too for another project ? Feel free to grab it. I extracted it already for you so it's a PNG. Enjoy and thanks again for your time ! xxx

NOTE
I've published a new free collage sheet on my other blog too. (with vintage graphics) Feel free to jump over and take a peek okay ?

2011-09-28T01:04:00.004+02:00

Theme ; Challenge TheThreeMuses / MOON

Once ready with my rather dark scenery, I challenged myself to play with light effects. It's still hard to do in photoshop because I don't control all the possibilities yet, but now and then I have to practice :-)
Most pictures I have used are personal vacation photo's. (and a few images from riandesign.) Only the moon is from a Dutch photographer;
André van der Hoeven.
(I didn't ask for permission to use his photo but hopefully he agrees with the link back to his Astro-website !)

2011-09-26T23:41:00.006+02:00

→ → SHOP UPDATE'S ← ←
9 NEW COLLAGE SHEETS
September 2011
at riandesign.eu
I invite you hearty to take a look around.

Feel free to ENLARGE these pictures for a closer view.
Are you in a freaky mood and looking for an appropriate image for your (digital) Dark or Halloween collage ?

Perhaps these sheets may help you !

The possibilities are endless ! You can use the scary, creepy and horror images in many of your craft projects such as altered art, collage work, scrap booking, journal art etc.etc.

SAMPLE ONE

SAMPLE TWO

Hearty greetings Rian xxx
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NOTE ; If you want to grab a free DARK digital collage sheet
CLICK HERE !!!! :-) Enjoy ♥

2011-09-22T12:59:00.003+02:00

♪♪ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOOOOO...ME !! ♪♪

2011-09-19T00:19:00.000+02:00

Theme ; Challenge Take A Word / MALE

Men are from Mars !

Men and women are different, we knew that already only when you look closely, you see how differently men and women think, feel,
communicate and love.
So, no need to read the book of John Gray...I already knew :-)

Credits

And a few printscreens "Work in Progress"
(I'm busy to learn more about the chanelmixers in photoshop)

2011-09-14T00:02:00.000+02:00

Theme ; Challenge TheThreeMuses / AUTUMN

Autumn ! AUTUMN ????
I'ts still summer overhere in Holland !
At least another week until september 21th LOL

ITSY BITSY SPIDER
When I think of autumn, I think of spiders !!
Spiders who invite themselves in my home !
Spiders that create a mass grave with their web !
And spiders I always have to catch because nobody at home has the guts!
CREDITS;
Backgr = HERE / Brush spiderweb = HERE / Autumn leaf = HERE /
Textures = HERE and HERE / Spider = Google / Postcard = Riandesign

2011-09-12T00:04:00.002+02:00

Theme ; Challenge Take A Word / MUSIC

My starting point was the guitar floating in the air
but immediately after that my imagination took over :-)

Credits;
I blended two sky-photos for the background which I found at sxc.hu
Guitar = Lenagold / Tree = Grannyart / Brush = Brusheezy /
Texture = Florabella / And all the rest = riandesign
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I've just created a new free collage sheet at freubels-freebies.
Feel free to grab it :-)

2011-09-07T14:37:00.005+02:00

♪♪ Heigh Hoooo Heigh Hoooo ♪♪
Guess what I found yesterday on my doormat !!!!!
♪♪ Heigh Hoooo Heigh Hoooo ♪♪
I've won Terri's prize !!!!

I don't think I have to introduce Terri at my regular followers
but for the newbees on my blog....
Terri is one of the MOST multi-talented and generous people I know in blogland and I'm so proud that she's such a dear cyberfriend!!
You have to check out her BLOG Pringle Hill Studio
and Photostream at Flickr to see with you own eyes how amazing she is !
Realy, not only her Art is phenomenal, as a person she's too !!
We laugh togheter, admire each other but above all, we respect each other as we are ! For me it feels heartwarming !!

Dear Terri ! In meanwhile you know how HAPPY i'm am to FINALY haha, get one of your prizes ! I will cherish it..pamper it LOL.. and enjoy it !!!
Thanks sooooo much hun ! Because .....
♪ I'M IN HEAVEN ♪♪ I'M IN HEAVEN ♪
:-)

2011-09-05T00:17:00.005+02:00

Theme ; Challenge Take a Word / BUTTERFLY

One eye of Madame Butterfly !
This song hits always a soft spot in my heart.
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Pssst...did you read my previous post yet ?
I published it a few hours ago and I thought, let me mention it.
But please feel fréé to scrol down okay ? It's NOT a must,
just my latest news and perhaps a little surprise for you :-)
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Thanks kindly for your time ! ♥

2011-09-04T18:15:00.011+02:00

LET'S PARTY
As from today my NEW second blog is OPEN !!!
(Overthere I kept my trusty layout, but here I re-styled this and thats)

More then 75 !! previous published collage sheets, postcards, items etc. etc. have been re-uploaded from this blog & riandesign.eu
and are now located at ONE central place !!

FREUBELS-FREEBIES
where you can find a WEEKLY NEW freebie or Collage Sheet !
Because I still believe in sharing ! LOL

So SPREAD THE WORD and PASS IT ON
Think not only of your own benefit !
On this manner more (digital) artists and crafters can find me
and my FREE stuff too.. And I know there are many !!

And YES....

Launching a new blog, that includes a SUPRISE TOO !!
I thought of something nice that you certainly will love !

Ofcourse you can become a regular follower at Freubels-Freebies
It would make my heart jump,
but I have a friendly and above all a modest proposal !

If you display my freebie button permanent on your blog......
YOU may choose a FREE collage sheet (or postcard) from my shop at riandesign.eu !!!

Well isn't that a small effort for such a fun prize ???
I would gladly SHARE it with YOU so don't be shy and send me a email with your BLOG-URL and your choice okay ?
Be sure that you add my button first before you message me :-)
The only thing you have to do is to copy/past the code in your sidebar. LOL

Let's make each other and our fellow crafters HAPPY with FREE collage sheets and images !
I for sure have nothing to lose or earn !.....
Realy I don't !
I just want to GIVE and SHARE because I feel so at home in this friendly blogland atmosphere :-)

Hugs and Hearty greetings from me
Rian xxx ♥

2011-09-01T00:31:00.002+02:00

ANNOUNCEMENT

As from NEXT WEEK my free images and free collage sheets
will be published and shared on a NEW BLOG !!

I'm working hard to re-upload ALL the Freebies
and get everything ready in time.

I also want to remove the free PSD's from my website riandesign.eu
I have to do this because the traffic overthere became too high due to the numerous of free downloads.
Don't worry...You will still benefit riandesign freebies also!
I will upload them too on my new blog but now as PNG's
so everyone can use them !!

More information with the NEW FREEBIES LINK will follow soon okay ?

2011-08-31T11:20:00.000+02:00

Theme ; Challenge The Three Muses / NEWSPAPER

Pop Art inspired with newspaper pieces.
I followed the first part of THIS tutorial again to receive a dots-effect
and then I gave it my own twist.

I tried to credit the textures which I downloaded a long time but both sites no longer exist. Brush HERE torn Paper-pieces HERE and most of the NEWSpapers came from the Dutch Royal Library newspaper archive

2011-08-29T00:03:00.001+02:00

Theme ; Challenge Take A Word / TIME

Time slips through your hands takings prescious things and people with it,
if only we had the power to hold tightly enough!
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I have tried to create a perfect melting clock but it was so difficult to achive.
(Need more practice, patience and TIME :-)
CREDITS
Hands / Clock = googled / textures Here and Here / Clouds

2011-08-27T20:36:00.005+02:00

ANNOUNCEMENT

listed today at riandesign.eu/SHOP a part of my personal collection
VINTAGE POSTCARDS.
I invite you hearty to take a look around :-)

2011-08-24T00:10:00.000+02:00

BACK AT HOME BUT STILL VACATION !!
PART FOUR

And finaly my last vacation pictures :)
Sunday the 21th of august we went to Tongeren in Belgium.
Beside the antique market in The Hague (Lange Voorhout) is Tongeren the place to be where I buy my postcards !
And hip hip, I succeeded again !

CHAOS ON MY WORK-DESK !!!
and my scanner is doing overtime.
I can add 64 NEW vintage postcards to my collection
and 4 antique bookprints. Joehoe.

2011-08-23T23:42:00.002+02:00

Theme ; Challenge TheThreeMuses / WINDOWS

I created my own fantasy view through a window and wished
I could wake up every morning like this :)
Peacefully ! And not as now, by the annoying cooing of doves !
However, gulls (used one in the picture) also scream a lot.
Grrmpfff

YES...I do like birds...at least, some :-)
Especially those who don't poop when I relax in my garden. LOL

CREDITS

A few print-screens "WORK IN PROGRESS"

2011-08-22T12:30:00.001+02:00

BACK AT HOME BUT STILL VACATION !!
PART THREE

In Holland we have several 'open-air museums' such as
The ZuiderZeeMuseum in Enkhuizen (HERE and HERE/google images).

The Zaanse Schans near Zaandam (HERE and HERE/google images)

And the open-air museum in Arnhem. (HERE and HERE/google images)

Together with our daughter we went last friday to Arnhem to visit the last one.
Enjoy the snapshots :)

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Theme ; Challenge TakeAWord / OLD FASHIONED

Doesn't she look tough and cool huh ?
Old fashioned 'girl' power !!

To download this JPEG...
Click TWICE on the picture to get it FULL SIZED!!
Right click and "save to" your computer.
PLEASE NOTE MY TERMS; For personal use ONLY !!
You may not use this freebie in any other branches -
business or selfmade products to sell !
You may not publish it FULL SIZED on your own website/blog !
You may....ENJOY it!!

2011-08-20T13:25:00.005+02:00

BACK AT HOME BUT STILL VACATION !!
PART TWO

Barely home from Paris; last week we have already done a lot of nice things.
One of them was a visit at
The landgoed-fair 'Heerlijkheid Mariënwaerdt'
in the Betuwe.
TIP TIP TIP !!!
Try the POM-PIES (vleespasteitjes)
which you can order online !
My freezer is already filled with this delicacy ! :)
(feel free and click also on these images to enlarge)
Enjoy :)

2011-08-16T21:43:00.008+02:00

BACK AT HOME BUT STILL VACATION !!

I just want to publish a selection of my photo-collages of Paris :-)
WHAT A TRIP ! It was such a unforgettable journey !!!
(feel free and click on the images to enlarge)
Enjoy :)

2011-08-08T00:09:00.000+02:00

TRAVEL TIME :)
A dream comes true because I'm leaving soon on vacation to Paris.
The main goal?.... The Louvre !
I'm so excited that I finally can go. To see all the art,
the capital of France with all the historical sights !
Romance at the sunset, ohlala LOL
I see you when I come back okay ?!!

2011-08-07T01:10:00.002+02:00

Theme ; Challenge TakeAWord / FACES
I'm a bit early with this post....

As many of you know I'm a member of The Digital Whisper and besides the challenge groups TakeAWord and TheThreeMuses,
is the D.W. a place where I also feel at home.
This week you can read a interview with Bernice Wagnitz overthere !
Bernice is an amazing artist with a very unique style ( Click HERE or HERE ) and because I was inspired by her art I've made this piece today.
Ofcourse with my own twist and I hope you like it :)
CREDITS;
The photo of the woman was purchased from Izabellah at Etsy.

2011-08-05T21:14:00.001+02:00

Playtime with photoshop :)
A digital collage.

2011-08-03T19:07:00.004+02:00

A funny vacation photo changed into a vintage postcard
Credits textures HERE and HERE

2011-08-02T23:02:00.001+02:00

Theme ; Challenge TheThreeMuses / ANGELIC

BEWARE OF THE DOG !!
SHE GUARDS MY BLOG !!

Ohhh my, had I fun making this !!
CREDITS
The background is a mix from two oil-paintings which I found in Wiki.
English bull and Shar-Pei = Lenagold
"Barking and Growling Bitch" LOL = Eva friendlyscrap.
Wings = Allforgraphic.net / And a texture = FloraBella.

2011-08-01T11:28:00.002+02:00

Theme; Challenge TakeaWord / SONG

When I get wild and crazy then there is one song I always scream out loud!
"CRYYYYY BABYYYY" by the one and only ROCK GODDES Janis Joplin !
It's certainly not to hear and must be horrible when I pull my throat open
but I bet my decibels are as loud as Janis' :)
Another song of her which get me out of my sphere is
"PIECE OF MY HEART" ♫ Oh Come on Come on Come on TAKE IT ! ♫
Volume UP while writing this post !!
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About my entries; Made a sort of CD-cover !

CREDITS....

A few screen-shots "Work in Progress"

Playing with Blending Modes. Janis keeps my busy :)

Or finaly a quicky. A RETRO collage of Janis.

Well you are a FAN, or not :)
BTW...if you wish, grab a freebie in my previous post !

2011-07-30T21:44:00.007+02:00

FREE DIGITAL COLLAGE SHEET
named; PARAPAPAPAM ME AND MY DRUM !
While cleaning up my folders I found a few hidden scans and images.
Restored them and whalla !! Free to grab :)

To download this PNG...
Click TWICE on the picture to get it FULL SIZED!!
Right click and "save to" your computer.
PLEASE NOTE MY TERMS; For personal use ONLY !!
You may not use this freebie in any other branches -
business or selfmade products to sell !
You may not publish it FULL SIZED on your own website/blog !
ENJOY !!
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Are you a regular user of my free stuff ?
It's not really necessary to credit me using parts of this free collage sheets
but it would be nice (and appreciated) when you display my button on your blog or website.
You can grab my freebie button at the right sidebar.
Or you can link directly to my website riandesign.eu (where I've stored even more freebies) using this button.

Thank you soooo much !! XXX

2011-07-27T01:02:00.006+02:00

Theme ; Challenge The Three Muses / ZETTI

I tried to approach this style but to be honest..It's not my kind of thing.
I do NOT mean that I don't like it but somehow it's just not me.
This picture was such a struggle, it took me hours AAARGG and when I finally finished I realized that we had to add a famous person !! Whaaahaaa.
Well, I'm sure you will forgive me LOL
PHEW DONE :)
CREDITS
The Alfpha letters = Marsha (tumblefishstudio)
All the rest ispersonal and YEP painted by myself ! YEAHHH I did it.

2011-07-24T23:29:00.005+02:00

Theme ; challenge Take A Word / SEPIA
My entry for this week. "The human body defies gravity".
It must feel as heavy as a brick :)

Credits
Jumping girl - Istockphoto.com
Brick ; cgtextures.com
Grunge halftone overlay - The Scrappincop
All the rest - personal stuff and selfmade.

2011-07-20T00:07:00.001+02:00

Today no challenge...no shopupdate...no "stress" or deadline.
Today it was playtime with photoshop ;)
I found a fantastic VIDEO tutorial I could not resist :)
A Watercolour / Ink Blot Effect HERE (psd.tutsplus.com)
SAMPLE :

Credits ; Watercolor texture HERE
And my final result; a digital journal page,

Credits ; Mostly images from my latest collage sheets
Tassels are from Jaguarwoman

2011-07-19T22:22:00.000+02:00

Theme ; Challenge The Three Muses / ORIENTAL

Inspired by the art of *STROODY (Bob deviantart), JAGUARWOMAN and the summer gardens of MELKOR, I decided to make my own premade background.
It's not so difficult as it seems, the only thing you need is time and patience :)

CREDITS:
First I searched for relevant images on the Internet !!

Okay, that took me an hour or so :)
Then it was playtime !!! (you can CLICK to Enlarge.)
Printscreens "WORK IN PROGRESS"

You see ?
Did I say to much ?
I'ts realy possible to create these premade backgrounds by yourself and perhaps you want to try it once. As you wish you can grab this
FREE PNG COLLAGE SHEET with most of the elements I've used.
TO DOWNLOAD
Click TWICE on the picture to get a larger image!!
Right click and "save to" your computer. SUCCES !!

OOPS...almost forgot to mension...The POSER found Here
and the Cherry Tree PNG Here

2011-07-17T12:39:00.000+02:00

Theme ; Challenge Take A Word / FLIGHT
My thoughts took me along on this....F-light :)
Fly away from the Light to an uncertain future.
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I came to this idea because I wanted to practise word-art
in a more striking way.
And ! Because I discovered this website ! http://www.designfreebies.org/
Mostly I use my own textures or images to create (with a clippingmask) my word-art but when I found these fractal and abstract styles,
my greed took over :)
I had to download and instal them into my PS version. So easy !!

CREDITS and a few printscreens "Work in Progress"

Yesterday...Johan went to camp with the scouts for one week.
Today...Mama would have celebrated her 86th birthday but now we all go visit her grave. We received the news that the tombstone was ready
just intime !!
Precisely at this moment...I control this post before publishing and suddenly realise that the letter F (from Flight) could symbolize Mom who's flying away ! My subconscious took over :)

2011-07-13T00:05:00.005+02:00

Theme ; Challenge TheThreeMuses / I'VE BEEN STEAMPUNKED!!
Ann asked; "to choose a recognizeable character" !
Well I wonder if you still recognize my famous lady on this piece :)
Click to enlarge.

CREDITS;
Image of the lady AND THE ANSWER WHO she is HERE
Font = Phorssa HERE
Fire png's = Pewter7 HERE
One texture of Flora Bella
and all the rest riandesign.eu and selfmade with photoshop.

2011-07-10T21:24:00.004+02:00

Theme ; Challenge TakeAWord / WEDDING

I noticed today that blogger was very slow so I hope I can post this post properly.
But anyway...THE WEDDING of 1981
was my own wedding !
Yep ! I used two personal weddingphotos from me and Johan.
I just turned 21 when we married in october that year. I remember that it had been raining all week and we were so worried if our day would fall into the water but look ! Look at the sunbeams on our faces ! The gods were with us because it was shining ALL day !!

Credits;
I used ONLY one texture from Flora Bella.
Everything else is personal and selfmade.
(feel free to scrol down for all te embellishments OR
feel free to enlarge this image) TFL xxx

2011-07-09T19:20:00.003+02:00

→ → SHOP UPDATE'S ← ←

FIVE NEW DIGITAL COLLAGE SHEETS
July 2011
at riandesign.eu
I invite you hearty to take a look around.

Feel free to ENLARGE these pictures for a closer view !
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SAMPLE
Two digital collage sheets with Bright Temples and Embellishments
One digital collage sheet with Bright Striking Backgrounds.
One digital collage sheet with Bright Coloured Fashion
One digital collage sheet with Bright Coloured Embellisments.

IMPORTANT NOTE !!
Every collage sheet is available in PNG format
but if you prefer a JPG...
email me first !!

2011-07-05T23:16:00.004+02:00

Theme ; Challenge TheThreeMuses / THE TWENTIES.

When I think of the twenties, I think of the Charleston, the Les Folies Bergères in Paris, and and how a man's heart would beat faster if I would dance on the stage!
Whaaahaaa.
Just dreaming LOL.
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I followed parts of THIS tutorial (my own photoshop challenge this week) but had to change a few steps to make it more personal.

CREDITS and a few printscreens "Work in Progress"

2011-07-01T15:17:00.006+02:00

Today I've upload, special for BEGINNING DIGITAL CRAFTERS,
two new vintage collage sheets to design your own striking scenery.
My goal is to show how easy it can be to design your own detailed images with just a few clicks in your editing program and perhaps this two (cheap !) collage sheets can stimulate or encourage you to take a first step into the digital world.

No difficult techniques are necessary to achieve a design as the sample above.
Just use your fantasy and try to imagine a scene from the Victorian era.
As always you can click on the images for a closer look.
Enjoy !

Sample Vintage Victorian Scenery ; collage sheet 01

Sample Vintage Victorian Scenery ; collage sheet 02

NOTE
Every collage sheet is available in PNG format so you don't have to extract the images and if you have any questions....don't be shy to ask !
I'm always willing to help you !!
You can DOWNLOAD the collage sheets at riandesign.eu CLICK HERE

2011-06-29T00:40:00.006+02:00

Theme; Challenge The Three Muses / STAIRS

I've created first a premade background with a personal vacation photo and then add a statue angel (also a personal photo)
On the stairs I placed a heartbroken little cherub (part of a painting from William-Adolphe Bouguereau) and whalla...Done.

If some one can use my original photo...feel free to grab it and Enjoy.
Please personal use only !

2011-06-22T22:27:00.007+02:00

→ → SHOP UPDATE'S ← ←

SIX NEW DIGITAL STEAMPUNK COLLAGE SHEETS
June 2011
at riandesign.eu
I invite you hearty to take a look around.

Feel free to ENLARGE these pictures for a closer view and when you browse through this post you will find at the end also a FREEBIE

SAMPLE 1
On request I've created several digital steampunk collage sheets.
This first sample includes; Three sheets with lots of elements
(Each sheet contains an average of 21 images)
One steampunk clothes collage sheet and
one Vintage Women Heads collage sheet.

SAMPLE 2
The possibilities are endless ! You can use them in many of your craft projects such as altered art, collage work, scrap booking , journals etc.etc.
You can combine all top five collage sheets with this second sample which includes also eight steampunk backgrounds.

IMPORTANT NOTE !!
Every collage sheet is available in PNG format but if you prefer a JPG...
email me first !!

AND NOW

To download this PNG...
Click TWICE on the picture to get a larger image!!
Right click and "save to" your computer.
PLEASE NOTE MY TERMS; For personal use ONLY !!
You may not use this freebie in any other branches -
business or selfmade products to sell !
You may not publish it FULL SIZED on your website/blog !
ENJOY !!

Pssst..you can find another freebie when you scrol down :)

2011-06-22T01:20:00.003+02:00

Theme; Challenge TheThreeMuses / QUIRKY

I hesitated a moment if this picture was appropriate for the theme because I did not fully understand what "quirky" is.
Google translated in Dutch as "eigenzinnig" PHEW.
Anyway...humorous is it for sure...at last my kind of humor gnagna.
As you can see I challenged myself also to create this puzzle effect again in photoshop.

Thanks for looking...off to sleep now :)
BTW...have you discovered my freebie yet ?
You can find it in the post below. Enjoy !!
Hugsss Rian

2011-06-21T00:27:00.014+02:00

→ → SHOP UPDATE'S ← ←
Last month I used every free moment to work on this HUGE shop udate but due personal circumstances I had no time to publish them here.
When you browse this post you will find at the end also a FREEBIE.
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20 NEW DIGITAL COLLAGE SHEETS
May/June 2011
at riandesign.eu
I invite you hearty to take a look around.

Feel free to ENLARGE these pictures for a closer view.

SAMPLE 1
On request I've created several HIGH RESOLUTION digital collage sheets with domino rectangle images and sceneries. Each sheet is filled with 28 detailed 1x2 inch designs and saved 300DPI.
This first sample includes;
ANATOMIC domino rectangle / VINTAGE WOMEN rectangle / CHILDREN'S BOOK illustration dominos / HINDU domino rectangle /and a pleasant GNOME digital collage sheet.

Detailed domino rectangle collage sheets.

SAMPLE 2
COLORED PORTAITS rectangles / SHABBY CHIC rectangle / HOT AIR BALLOONS rectangle / and two digital collage sheets with FEMALE NUDE and MALE NUDE domino rectangle.

Detailed domino rectangle collage sheets.

Also on request and I do hope you like them,
a lot of INCHIES and TWINCHIES.
These digital collage sheets are filled with respectively 48 and 20 images.
The possibilities are endless ! You can use them in many of your craft projects such as altered art, collage work, scrap booking, stickers, glass and tile jewelry, SCRABBLEpendants, magnets and so much more !

SAMPLE 3
Digital inchies 1x1 BICYCLE / STORIES / SEPIA STEAMPUNK /
and twinchies 2x2 with ABANDONED DOLLS & CIRCUS images.

Detailed inchies 1x1 & twinchies 2x2 collage sheets.

SAMPLE 4
YEP still a few more to come before you will find your FREEBIE. LOL
FIVE Digital collage sheets with twinchies 2x2.
CAKES / E.H / BEETLE / VINTAGE LOCOMOTIVES /and TWENTY TWINCHIES with striking and unique vintage animals in different sceneries.(my personal fav.)

Detailed twinchies 2x2 collage sheets.

IMPORTANT NOTE !!!!
I think my shop is realy well updated this month LOL and I hope you enjoyed the close-ups. If there are any questions, please feel free to ask oké ?
Every collage sheet is available in PNG format but if you prefer a JPG...email me first !! I want to thank you kindly for looking (AND YOUR PATIENCE) and hearty greetings from me, Rian.

AND NOW.....

A large freebie of young "Krishna" which I bought in Maastricht.

To download...
Click TIWCE on the picture to get a larger image.
Right click and "save to" your computer.
PLEASE NOTE MY TERMS; For personal use ONLY !!
You may not use this freebie in any other branches -
business or selfmade products to sell.
You may not publish it FULL SIZED on your website/blog.
ENJOY !!

2011-06-19T22:14:00.009+02:00

The fact is...life goes on and now the funeral of my mom is over
I try to pick up blogging.
I really want to thank you for your kind and compassionate responses,
it was so heartening to read and tears flowed down my cheeks.
Realizing that from now on I have to miss both my parents is hard
but it comforts me to believe they're together again.

The Holy Mass in our church was very full and during my speech,
I saw many weeping family. I thank the Lord that he gave me the strengt and I didn't cry myself during that moment.
Also my sis ánd siter-in-law did great jobs during their memory-moments and my three brothers, my son and two nephews carried the coffin.
Mama would be proud of us and so I want to remember her !
She was a hardworking and loving mom and we thank God that we've had her for so long among us.

Just like me...mama loved field bouquets
and this virtual gesture is for you all,
to embrace you and say.....THANK YOU !

Rian

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Theme; Challenge TakeAWord / FANTASY

I started with a photomanipulation of 2 images that I found in Wiki.
'Clara the rhinoceros'; a painting from Jean-Baptiste Oudry
and 'Bacchus' a painting from Dosso Dossi.
Once finished I couldn't decide which background I would choose and that's why I have both versions published :)

Fantasy Scenery ONE

CREDITS

Fantasy Scenery TWO

Credits
Background; Wiki / Flames; Pewter7 perhaps a TIP ?!! / Witch; Lenagold.

2011-06-13T00:37:00.002+02:00

Yesterday morning 12 june....
my mom died.......
She will be missed tremendously.

I'm offline this week........

2011-06-08T00:03:00.004+02:00

Theme; Challenge TheThreeMuses / BIRDS - EXOTIC AND OTHERWISE

The male peacock with his green colored plumage and attitude !
I often wonder why the males in wildlife often look more fanciful
and decorated then the ladies ?

Feel free to enlarge for a closer look :)
CREDITS
Peacock= riandesign / feather= Wiki / Backgr= selfmade
Lady= rapidsharegfx.com / steampunk emellishments= scanned

2011-06-01T00:26:00.006+02:00

Theme; Challenge TheThreeMuses / THE WRITTEN WORD

I used a personal vacation photo of the Berliner Dom
and add a motivational Latin quote
" DUM VITA EST SPES EST "
which means ; While there's life there's hope.

I've challenged myself also to create a "perfect" black and white image with photoshop (what is harder than it looks :)

The original image ......

CREDITS ; The font is named Epoxy
and I used only one texture which can be found Here(struckdumb.deviantart.com)

2011-05-30T01:01:00.004+02:00

Theme; Challenge TakeAWord / WINGS

This week I've made a Sepia-Grunge-Scenery, named "Broken Wings" with
light effects and a few textures from Jerry Jones and Flora Bella.

Credits The backgr. sxc.hu / girl = deliciarum /
and a lot of my own stash.
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My apologies that I didn't visit your blogs past week but my mother was very seriously ill again so I had to be with her.

2011-05-25T00:42:00.005+02:00

Theme ; Challenge TheThreeMuses / BLUE

It's a bit early for Halloween but there are days that I can't control to make a dark and spooky picture. I know that not everyone does like it and thats okay but with this kind of "Art" I had a great challenge this week :)

Credits photo creepy girl = W.Blum
Old postcard girl backgr. = personal

2011-05-17T21:55:00.004+02:00

Theme; Challenge TheThreeMuses / EGGS

A photomanipulation.
I can't help it but every time I saw my entry after it was ready,
I tended to add a spoon above the head with a lot of splatters !
SPLASSSSHHHHH :)

Credits; Baby= W.Blum / Egg= Freakingnews / Backgr.= Selfmade

2011-05-16T00:02:00.001+02:00

Theme; Challenge TakeAWord / ORIENTAL

There are days that my fantasy or imagination lets me down. In some strange way I couldn't decide what I wanted to make and if this happens to me I often start to look for inspiration in my sidebar with all my favorites.
(And there are quite a few links saved! LOL)
Through this way I 'met' Eduardo again.
Eduardo Recife (you can read all about him HERE) is my favorite collage artist, illustrator, graphic designer, and typographer from Brazil
and also known as Misprinted Type.
He was my 'Oriental' collage inspiration this week :)

Hmzzzz It's not quite become what I hoped to achieve :(
It wasn't my day today and realy...
I think it's more a bit like kindergarten work
and Eduardo would probably agree ! whaha

Credits; Portrait old man = Screwy media / fabric pieces = fabricandart.com / brushes = Bslivia / font = Monbijoux / further google and personal images.

2011-05-11T00:02:00.002+02:00

Theme; Challenge TheThreeMuses / ALTERING MONA

For this weeks theme I used one of my favorite photoshop tutorials. "Creating an Abstract Watercolor Wallpaper" which you can find at 10steps.sg
I don't now how many of you work with photoshop, but if you do I recommend this lesson. I'ts a fun one and at the end you can choose to change blending options to receive a totaly different result. (As you can see on my entries)

Mona ONE, after following the regular tutorial.
Click to enlarge for a closer view.

Mona TWO, alla "Freubel". I've just changed the blendingmode into 'Exclusion' and add a few more effects.

2011-05-09T00:01:00.007+02:00

Theme: Challenge TakeAWord / CHOCOLATE

You probably will not believe me but I realy don't like chocolate.
I'm not fond of sugar, candy, and sweet food at all !
The only time I drank hot chocolate milk was when I was pregnant with my children ! I can assure you that hormones were quite confused !! LOL

A few printscreens "Work in Progress" Part 1

A few printscreens "Work in Progress" Part 2

And finaly, the important Credits !

2011-05-04T00:02:00.003+02:00

Theme; Challenge The Three Muses / STRIPES
It's been a while since I've made a 'messy' grunge portrait.
For this weeks challenge I've used a lot of diagonal striped images which I've download at CGtextures.com (one of my favorite websites)

Credits vintage woman = Angela Kennedy at Creative Souls.

2011-05-02T00:49:00.002+02:00

Today I finished another project that kept me busy a few days.
Call me mad, but I'm a little crazy about Abandoned Dolls !
In some strange way they speak to me and if I discover new stock photos, I can barely control myself.
The only disadvantage of the stock photos is that they are so expensive !

For quite some time I walked around with the idea to shoot these dirty dolls with my own camera and today we finaly had the perfect weather to drive to my favorite places in my hometown. The "Schaapsloop" and "Brugven".

A dear friend let me borrow two old dolls and together with a few other things Johan and I crossed the woods, mud and swamp.
(with boots because of the thorny nettles) LOL
Bullfrogs and ducks provide the background music !!

Anyway, the project could begin !! With mud and muck I 'washed' the dolls and placed them in different positions. It was so hilarious and you would almost have to pity the dolls.

One of the images I would gladly share with you as a
FREEBIE
SO FEEL FREE TO GRAB THIS PHOTO !!!
To download...
Click on the picture to get a larger image.
Right click and "save to" your computer.

PLEASE NOTE MY TERMS; For personal use ONLY !!
You may not use this abandoned doll in any other branches -
business or selfmade products to sell.
You may not publish it FULL SIZED on your website/blog.
You may alter it with respect to the designer. ENJOY !

Other photos which I've made, I used for a collage sheet and It's soon available in my shop at riandesign.eu (for an appropriate price !!)
(click to enlarge the sample)

Collage Sheet Abandoned Dolls

2011-05-01T21:31:00.005+02:00

Theme Challenge TakeAWord / EXPOSED
I had a hard time coming up with an idea for this theme but this is what I finally got made :)

Credits for the original black/white photo = W. Blum
Font = Retro Rock Dafont.com
Texture = Jerry Jones
Brushes = Asunderstock.DeviantArt

2011-04-25T20:22:00.004+02:00

Theme ; Challenge TakeAWord / MEMORY

This time a personal
" SHORT TERM MEMORY "
Once a year, mostly in April, we celebrate our annual family Jansen day and last sunday we all met again.
I used a photo of the "het Sint Jans-kapelleke in Leenderstrijp".
(Little St. John's Chapel) which I took that day.
While we celebrate together, we often visit a (little) church for a short moment, to lightning a candle to our father who died years ago.
In memory of him.

While still a recent memory, I find it in two ways, quite appropriate for this challenge.

Credits and a few printscreens "Work in Progress"

2011-04-21T22:38:00.003+02:00

I've scored a few new postcards at a antiquemarket in Belgium YEAHHHH.
Scanned - restored and hoppa, saved on my pc to play along.
This is the first one :)
Praying little Child

HAPPY EASTER days !!!!

2011-04-17T00:21:00.002+02:00

YEP !!!
Like I haven't got enough to do !!!

→ CLICK HERE ←

2011-04-16T21:38:00.005+02:00

Theme: Challenge Take A Word / TRAVEL
My apologies because I'm a bit early but I'm gone all day tomorrow. Johan an I want to visit some flea markets to score new postcards :)

My entry; traveling with a DESTIONATION UNKNOWN.
I wonder what you think of when you see this picture ?
(Feel free to enlarge for a closer look)

Credits and a few printscreens "Work in Progress"

Have a Nice Sunday !!

2011-04-14T01:38:00.003+02:00

Playing around with a old postcard that I bought recently.
I DO love coloring this old photo's with photoshop and for this piece I used spiderweb brushes which I found at design-warez.ru

2011-04-13T23:14:00.004+02:00

Theme; Challenge TheThreeMuses / KEYS
My entry for this week.

Credits ;
The key is a stock photo which I purchased at istock.com
The baby (original a black&white photo which I colored) W.Blum
Backgroud: selfmade.
Thank you kindly for looking.

2011-04-09T17:04:00.025+02:00

First my apologies to the generous participants of OWOH that it took so long before I published this post !! I wanted to give you ALL the necessary credits for your wonderful gifts and each gift is separately photographed ! I hope you can appreciate it that I've did it on this manner.
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With rosy cheeks, I've won 14 prizes from all over the world!
(one hasn't arrived yet but I didn't want to wait any longer)
It was so enjoyable to open each package with wonderful gifts ! It was touching and heartwarming to partcipate at this event and I would realy like to thank Lisa again but also special....
YOU who send me such beautiful presents !!!
In the meantime they all have a prominent place in my PC-room and my promise to you that I'll treasure your gifts, I'll keep !!
Thank you all VERY VERY MUCH !!
(Feel free to ENLARGE the coming images for a closer view.)

13 postal packets from around the world.

Rein's place on the WWW can be found HERE and more of here creative projects HERE on flickr.

Teresa's place on the WWW can be found HERE

Petra's place on the WWW can be found HERE

Ludgera's place on the WWW can be found HERE

Laura's place on the WWW can be found HERE

Joyce's place on the WWW can be found HERE and her shop HERE.

Amber's place on the WWW can be found HERE and more work HERE at YouTube.

Rita's place on the WWW can be found HERE and her shop HERE.

Peggy's place on the WWW can be found HERE

Kamila's place on the WWW can be found HERE and her website/shop HERE

Lorri's place on the WWW can be found HERE and here shop HERE.

Pauline's place on te WWW can be found HERE

Ros's place on the WWW can be found HERE
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Well, wasn't this surprising and MIND BLOWING !!! ???
I think you can imagine that I feel BLESSED and
I DO hope our paths cross again in the future !!!
Hearty greetings and xxx from me, Rian

2011-04-06T23:05:00.009+02:00

Personal news....Missions accomplished :)
(One of the reasons for my absence)

Two weeks ago I was approached by riandesign.eu to create two major designs for a customer. This customer then let my designs printed on canvas and then used them for a busy exhibition here in Holland.
In itself not very spectacular but the fun part of this assignment was that this customer is a owner from a Home Autotaimentshop.
At the back from these large canvassen he hid two flat music-boxes in !!
Isn't that a smart idea ??
Now it seemed as though my art was playing the music !! LOL.
He called it "Musical art" on his exhibition booth.

Anyway, what I also did was creating my first ART BOOK
(and new businnes cards :)
This book went also to this exhibition so that eventual customers could see more of my art. Ahum immodesty to top whahaaa. I'm Dutch hè !! Overhere in Holland people say "just act normal, that's crazy enough !!"

Honest ??
Usually I am restrained, cautious, modest and I DO NOT boast about successes !!! I detest arrogance!
But this time.....there was one exception that I took !
I hope that the casual reader who comes by here on my blog, just enjoy my book. That's all :)
Rian xxx

Collage; a few pages of my first book riandesign.eu
As you wish you can enlarge this image for a closer look.

Exposed during the exhibition in Utrecht, (jaarbeurs) Holland

2011-04-05T23:07:00.005+02:00

Theme; Challenge TheThreeMuses / Victorian Elegance

My interpretation (with a thick wink) of Victorian "Elegance"
Entertaining the naughty, snobbish and well-fed social class.

Credits and a few printscreens "WORK IN PROGRESS"