Art Smorgasbord - International Women's Day

As some of you may know, my wife and I have two daughters, who are our pride and joy.  Although they are not perfect, they are loving, highly intelligent, and strong, just like the other two women in my  life… my mother and my wife.  In celebration of the International Women's Day, which took place on March 8th, I am dedicating this post to my daughters and all young women who are the future of the world.

2 Timothy 1:7
© Arnoldo L. Romero 2013
Art Journal Page
Sharpie Micron Pens, K&Company Smash Products, and Martha Stewart Flowers
Artist's Playroom #48 - International Women's Day
Artists in Blogland - Show and Tell Saturday
Order of the Opus Gluei #152 - Spring Has Sprung
Twenty Minute Challenge
Word Art Wednesday #71
Illustration Friday - Yesterday
Sunday Sketches
He is the Key to Life Everlasting
© Arnoldo L. Romero 2013
Tag
Tag, Various Papers, Vintage Rick-Rack, Ribbon, Linen, Rhinestone Brad, as well as Various Tim Holtz Products and Tools
Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2013 - March
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - A Bit O' Green
Simon Says Stamp & Show - Chic to be Shabby
May you know that the Lord has given you a spirit of power, love and discipline, as well as being the key to everlasting life.

Guiding Light
© Arnoldo L. Romero 2013
Digital Photography
Cropped and Enhanced
52 Photos Project - Gallery 47 {Light}
Water of Life
© Arnoldo L. Romero 2013
Digital Photography
Cropped and Altered to Enhance Warm Tones
Crazy Amigo Challenge - Orange, Red, Yellow, Black & White
Mandarin Monday 32
Orange You Glad It's Friday #29
May you be mindful of others by being a guiding light and providing for their needs regardless of their differences, just like Jesus taught in the parable of the good Samaritan.

Relax
© Arnoldo L. Romero 2013
Greeting Card
Various Cardstock, TreiC Bautista Print, Markers, Scissors, Rick-Rack, Martha Stewart Paper Border & Border Punch, K&Company Word Tag, EK Success Border and Corner Punches, Making Memories Stapler, Assorted Adhesives, and Tim Holtz Embossing Folder
The Play Date Cafe Challenge 172 - Hollyhock, Spring Bud, Azure
Blog Dos Desafios #10 - Livre
What's On Your Workdesk? - Wednesday #197
May you remember to relax, so you can enjoy life's sweet moments with family and friends, as well as when you are alone.

Blessings to all the women of the world!

Comments

I love your March tag! It's very peaceful and creative! Thanks for sharing it!
Lorraine A said…
Fabulous creations :-) I love the tag and how you presented it ! the artist model looks FAB :-)

thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge
luv
Lols x x x
Jennifer McLean said…
beautifully said Arnoldo, those girls are lucky to have such a loving and talented father. I love your drawing.
Jez said…
A lovely image for the Artist's Play Room challenge, and I enjoyed and appreciated all the other artwork of various kinds.
Leovi said…
Excelentes composiciones con exquisita creatividad. Saludos.
Jo Nevill said…
Super ! Fantastic !

Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Challenge this week

Hugs

Jo x
Currie Silver said…
so BEautiful, Arnoldo!! I love how you have woven this through and made it sink in deeply.
Adri Munhoz said…
Arnoldo, lovely card! Great combination of colors.
What pretty fantastic ice cream: loved it!
Thanks for being with us at Blog dos Desafios, hugs
Borqna said…
Excellent post, Arnoldo! So much beauty in one place!
Very nice tag! I really like and the page of your art journal!
Your photos are just gorgeous - you've had a great time!
Wish you strength and inspiration for artistic activity / work!
Anonymous said…
Lovely post. I especially like the dripping icecream cone! God bless you.
Winnie said…
Such a lovely post. I love how you weave so much into each one. Your sketch is just lovely. I love your March tag (and how you staged the photo!). Thanks for the reminder about the Good Samaritan and for the fun way to Relax! Enjoy the week!
Wonderful projects in such a range of different styles.
I love each piece, but this week your Guiding Light photo really stood out to me. It is a beautiful photo :)
Happy WOYWW Heather #46
Wonderful created projects and photos, thanks for sharing.
Hugs Anja
Faye said…
Beautiful art works with such wonderful scripture.
Teen Queen said…
What a cool Tag and I like the way you photographed it too. Those girls are cute and happy looking. Great work! TFS
Ann said…
Beautiful creations and photos. Thanks for joining us this week at WAW.
anya said…
Fantastic card! Love the drippy ice cream cone and the texture on your hot pink background. So fun! So glad you could join us for this week's Play Date Cafe Challenge!
Faye said…
Arnoldo, your drawings are so beautiful. This is a wonderful tribute to the women of your life and a lesson in faith (not fear) for all of us. Thanks for visiting my blog.
okienurse said…
Awesome post Arnoldo! Love the tag! Thanks for sharing. Have a great week. Vickie #1
Francesca said…
Love your arch tag, haven't done mine yet as have been away. Blessings to you. Francesca #41
Lindo cartão! Gostei muito das cores.
Obrigada pela participação no Blog dos Desafios.
beijos
Priscila
Candy C said…
Arnoldo...I really like your Tim style tag that you've entered in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Shabby Chic Challenge. It's very nicely done. I love the colors, the simulated grass and the beautiful cross cut out that you have centered on the tag. I love the ribbon and the "Life" key as well! It certainly is fitting key to be on the same tag with the cross! Thanks for sharing your art with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy
Katie said…
Very sweet to honor your daughters :) They must be very blessed to have you as a dad!

Happy WOYWW!

Katie 125
Alicia said…
What a fantastic collection of work you'v got this week... The tag is my favorite! So glad to have your project at The Play Date Cafe this week, thanks. :)
Gorgeous post! You and I have similar Easter tag idea...love your Cross here on yours...FABULOUS!!! Love to see it! I didn't even know about IWD...thanks for informing me. Fab sketches too!
Barbara said…
Love that candle reflected in the mirror - such great tones.
Marit said…
I LOVE your post today - so much to see and all equaly beautiful! Happy belated woyww, Marit #79
Nivia Pitzer said…
Beautiful work, very authentic! Thanks for been with us, kisses and good luck!
Loved the card and tag, thanks for playing along with us at Blog dos Desafios! Hugs
Paula (PEP) said…
I just kept coming back to your photo of the tag being held by your mannequin - it's just a delight to see & to ponder over - the whole photo. I particularly like your staging of the little scene.
Paula (PEP)
Linda Kunsman said…
great variety of good things to look at and read. I'm really drawn especially today to the candle reflected in the mirror. Loving light to you and yours.
Barb Cady said…
Love all your items on this post, but especially how you have done Tims tag, brilliant! X
Anonymous said…
What a great tribute to women. Thank You for sharing it with us.
Unknown said…
Lovely drawing of your daughters, what a wonderful tribute to them!!
Electra said…
It's a visual feast again, Arnoldo! Thank you for joining in with us at Opus Gluei with your magic and thank you for bringing me over so I could see all your wonderful work!
maria said…
Beautiful work Arnoldo. I have two favorites; The Key and the Water of Life.

Thanks for joining us at OYGIF.
Anonymous said…
Thanks A.L ~ lovely tribute to women and very creative work as always ~ you are blessed ~ ^_^

Thanks, also for 'visiting'.
Vilt og vakkert said…
Heisann!

Thanks for visiting my blog, I have read some of your posts with interest.Have a nice weekend ;:OD)
Great post, Arnoldo!

Stopping from Mandarin Orange Monday- hope you can stop by.

http://www.cassandrasminicorner.com/2013/03/the-three-gold-fish.html
Solange Barreto said…
Arnoldo, linda homenagem as mulheres de sua vida, parabéns.
Obrigada por participar do Blog dos Desafios, lindo cartão. Boa sorte.
peggy aplSEEDS said…
great sketch and sentiments, and a lovely tag!
Ana K. said…
I love yours daughter page and take on Tim’s tag is fantastic..very unique!
Hugs from Slovenia
Anna-Karin said…
Gorgeous projects this week and a great theme. Love your take of Tim's tag. Thank you for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show!
All photos are beautiful but I like the guiding light most! I would like to invite you in my Alexa group. E-mail me if you're interested! :)

Stopping by from Orange You Glad It'd Friday- hope you can stop by.

http://www.cassandrasminicorner.com/2013/03/two-kids-are-better-than-one.html
Unknown said…
great artwork this week :)
These are great. I love the eyes on the first sketch and just LOVE the yummy ice cream cone, too. :)

Happy SS!
Victoria said…
Wow..all so beautiful and brilliant! Love that gorgeous key..so symbolic and deeply powerful..just beautiful! I also love the watering can and that magnificent candlelight glowing! You are an amazing soul in all your create and share!Wonderful tribute to I-women's Day too!
Happy Creating
Victoria
PS; thank you for what you said about wolves, that touched me deeply! I agree.
April said…
Our children are our future. I like the sketch you did of yours. :-)
April #108
Unknown said…
Arnoldo,
Thank you for sharing this very beautiful tribute to your daughters , mother and wife.
I am so thankful to finally have a computer even tho’ it has Windows 8 and a bilingual keyboard. It has been a very long three weeks and I have missed seeing all your beautiful work.
God Bless you and yours,
Carole Robb Bisson
Word Art Wednesday
Unknown said…
I love the drawing of your daughters! It's quite good! Thank you for sharing your artworks this week! :)
Morph Waffle said…
A lovely post and great sketch! Cool tag and card!
Tracey said…
Awesome post Arnoldo! Thanks so much for honouring us woman with your beautiful work!Thanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show :)
PaintingWrite said…
Thank you for the lovely comment on my blog. This is a lovely tribute to the women in your life and to women internationally. Gorgeous sketches of the ladies in the first picture.
Tracey FK said…
seriously late getting here this week but I am laying the blame at the feet of my wonderful girl who is madly spreading her wings and doing a million exciting things... wonderful to watch and cheer on... love that drawing... sure they treasure it...xx
Bella Cirovic said…
I love your submission to Light.
It's beautiful.
Thank you for sharing.
Rosemary said…
What beautiful work you do, I always love seeing your projects! Your daughters, like all the ladies in your life, have a great man who honors and appreciates them! Thank you for sharing your talent with us at Opus Gluei!