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CHASING THE NEXT CHAPTER is about change. The past few months I have been thinking about writing a new blog. My youngest son passed away 7/1/2015 and life will never be the same for us. He entered Heaven and we entered a new chapter in our lives. A very different chapter that is still unfolding.
We have always talked about moving back to Europe (or elsewhere). The talk continues but we are planning on making the dream our reality.
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Sunday, June 29, 2008
Just Amazing!
My Sweet DIL sent me an email that just had me floored. The art work is that of Julian Beever.
He is an Englishman that creates his work on the pavements of Europe and around the world.
He uses chalk and as you can see, his artwork jumps out at you. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
I've seen some of his work before and find it totally amazing too. How does one do that? Thank you for visiting today and I do hope you make a big pitcher full of cooling refreshing juice. It is wonderful. I drank most of my pitcher by myself and it's so easy. It isn't hot here today but it still tastes wonderful.
WOW ! WOW ! WOW ! That is just awesome Barb. I have never seen his work before.What an imagination he has. And thank you for the sweet comment on my blog.
Hi Barb! Totally awesome!! What an artist this guy is! He is so perfect with perspective. Thank you so much for sharing such interesting art. I loved it. Thank you for your prayers and good wishes on my mom. I am so relieved she's in a good place now! I can finally breathe for a change. You are so kind and sweet Barb. Hugs, Sherry
Barb, what a neat collection. That artist is great. I can't imagine how neat it must be to see in person. Thanks for dropping by. I loved the picture with Santa downstairs. Too cute! Trish
Un-REAL! I really don't have words... especially loved the photo of the one w/ the ladder and it looked like a girl was handing a drink to a miniature person! What did Jayde say about these? Very inspiring. And I was just looking at another artist who won some kind of award in Australia by creating art from crayons. It always puzzles me where people come up with these ideas... and what talent! Thanks for sharing... have a terrific week!
I think they are amazing. I really had to look at the Eiffel Tower to make sure it wasn't a 3-D model. In fact, I'm still not certain about that one...
Wow, those are amazing. I love all the poses done with the pictures. I always love looking at a sidewalk chalk artists work it's always so fascinating tome.
Oooh, I just love this guy and these are new ones that I haven't seen before either. Thanks for the wonderful "show". Have a fabulous day! Much love, xoxo-pm
Just amazing art on the pavement I have never seen the likes of it ~~SO glad you posted it~~I enjoyed it ..glad you came by too and thanks for the sweet words.. hugs Patty
Thanks for you comment on my blog post today -- I had a couple of bad years medically, too, as I had thyroid problems and surgery and now I'm on thyroid meds. But if it wasn't for exercise I'd be that much worse --it's good to keep moving! Glad you're joining in the challenge!
I must say I can't quite get over this guy's perspective...
He is amazing. I would love to see one of his pieces in person. As a bit of an artist myself, I can't even understand some of what he is doing. Very cool, thanks for sharing.
wow! i really enjoyed looking at these..he has some unbelievable talent! thanks so much for stopping by my blog, barb! i love meeting new people...and your blog is so interesting! what a full life you have..so blessed! i will be sure to check back and see what you are up to..feel free to stop by anytime!
Oh my gosh... that is way too cool! It's so realistic I would be afraid to walk there.... specially the last one... yikes, would have to call on Batman to rescue me... :)
Thanks for sharing those amazing photographs... It was fun seeing them.
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Just amazing is right, I had to look hard at those chalk drawings.
I can't believe those! They are truly incredible!!
Smoochies,
Connie
I have seen some of these before, and I always think they are phenomenal.
Thanks for posting them, and giving me a smile.
Thanks for your comment on my new background. A friend helped me to do it, using Laura Ashley fabric , the blue, which is so pretty.
I've seen his work in many e-mail forwards and I've always found him fascinating! You've shown some I've never seen --thanks Barb!
I've seen some of his work before and find it totally amazing too. How does one do that? Thank you for visiting today and I do hope you make a big pitcher full of cooling refreshing juice. It is wonderful. I drank most of my pitcher by myself and it's so easy. It isn't hot here today but it still tastes wonderful.
WOW ! WOW ! WOW ! That is just awesome Barb. I have never seen his work before.What an imagination he has.
And thank you for the sweet comment on my blog.
Hi Barb!
Totally awesome!! What an artist this guy is! He is so perfect with perspective. Thank you so much for sharing such interesting art. I loved it.
Thank you for your prayers and good wishes on my mom. I am so relieved she's in a good place now! I can finally breathe for a change. You are so kind and sweet Barb.
Hugs, Sherry
This is a trick to the eye. You really have to tell yourself it's not real. What a talented person.
Ciao
Glenda
Barb, what a neat collection. That artist is great. I can't imagine how neat it must be to see in person. Thanks for dropping by. I loved the picture with Santa downstairs. Too cute! Trish
Un-REAL! I really don't have words... especially loved the photo of the one w/ the ladder and it looked like a girl was handing a drink to a miniature person! What did Jayde say about these? Very inspiring. And I was just looking at another artist who won some kind of award in Australia by creating art from crayons. It always puzzles me where people come up with these ideas... and what talent! Thanks for sharing... have a terrific week!
Blessings,
Christi
WOW!!! these are incredible! i can't imagine how trippy it would be to see them in person!
That is quite amazing. I always marvel at the talents people have. Thank you for sharing.
I think they are amazing. I really had to look at the Eiffel Tower to make sure it wasn't a 3-D model. In fact, I'm still not certain about that one...
Lorrie
I have seen some of his work before. Most of these are new to me! He is just amazing. I would love to see them in person..
Penny
Wow, those are amazing. I love all the poses done with the pictures. I always love looking at a sidewalk chalk artists work it's always so fascinating tome.
Oooh, I just love this guy and these are new ones that I haven't seen before either. Thanks for the wonderful "show". Have a fabulous day! Much love, xoxo-pm
Just amazing art on the pavement I have never seen the likes of it ~~SO glad you posted it~~I enjoyed it ..glad you came by too and thanks for the sweet words..
hugs Patty
Hi Barb!
Thanks for you comment on my blog post today -- I had a couple of bad years medically, too, as I had thyroid problems and surgery and now I'm on thyroid meds. But if it wasn't for exercise I'd be that much worse --it's good to keep moving! Glad you're joining in the challenge!
Hugs, Pat
WOW!! Those are totally awesome! What a great artist!!
Thanks for dropping by today Barb.
I must say I can't quite get over this guy's perspective...
He is amazing. I would love to see one of his pieces in person. As a bit of an artist myself, I can't even understand some of what he is doing. Very cool, thanks for sharing.
Wow - these are absolutely incredible! The talent floored me!
Enjoyed visiting your blog ...
:)
Joy
wow! i really enjoyed looking at these..he has some unbelievable talent! thanks so much for stopping by my blog, barb! i love meeting new people...and your blog is so interesting! what a full life you have..so blessed! i will be sure to check back and see what you are up to..feel free to stop by anytime!
~Angie
I kept staring at them, that is unbelievable! What a talent that artist has! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my gosh... that is way too cool! It's so realistic I would be afraid to walk there.... specially the last one... yikes, would have to call on Batman to rescue me... :)
Thanks for sharing those amazing photographs... It was fun seeing them.
Have a lovely day, Barb...
Cielo
AMAZING!!!!!
Thank you so much for your prayers. Things are getting better but we're still working through a lot!
Simply wonderful Barb!
THANKS!!
Carolg
Wow, that is amazing and I am in total awe! Thanks for sharing! Jen R
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