Monday, 20 July 2015

Energy in Everything!

Moo Mania & More are offering In the Garden as the theme this fortnight. When I lived in Helsinki, I discovered the Finnish artist Hugo Simberg. Among his awesomely different and haunting works is one called The Garden of Death. So that's what immediately came to mind. You should really check out this artist's other work.



Newsflash update! I have just visited my friend Shylaa's blog, which lead me to visit UnstampaBelles again. And I realised I can show my Moo there. Flowers are not normally my theme, but this Moo that was born on the weekend definitely fits, for the theme is a bunch of flowers with the twist of making a garden. For everyone at Unstampabelles, a Moo is 2.8cm x 7cm (1.1" x 2.8").



Every Inchie Monday has Energy, as the keyword, today. Wow, this was a tough one! Eventually I thought of spinach.


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  1. Trillian As20 July 2015 at 14:14

    Oh yes Popeye gets a lot of energy of spinach.
    Interesting garden, love it.

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  2. freebird710020 July 2015 at 16:18

    I really love the inchie, what a great idea! About 100 miles from me is a city that is known for spinach farms. They even have a huge statue of Popeye! The garden picture is really interesting. I love the details and the meaning behind it, I will be checking out the links you posted

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    1. MySpecialist20 July 2015 at 17:00

      I actually like spinach, never had to be talked into eating it. Yep, Simberg really is interesting.

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  3. froebelsternchen20 July 2015 at 16:39

    Fantastic idea with Popey and the garden Moo is really cool.. I have to check out this artist ! Thank you for sharing another fab Moo with us over at Moo Mania & More Zoe!
    Happy new week!
    xxx
    Susi

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    1. MySpecialist20 July 2015 at 17:00

      Thanks Susi. Do check him out, he is worth it.

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  4. chrissie20 July 2015 at 16:42

    Love the Moo and the wonderful idea for the inchie

    Chrissie xx

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  5. sally20 July 2015 at 17:30

    The inchie this week was a tough one for sure, Garden of death is a real break from conventional garden art too!

    Sally

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  6. Kia20 July 2015 at 18:29

    I loved Popeye cartoons on Saturday morning as a kid. Have never actually eaten spinach. Great idea for your inchie - I love outside of the box thinking.

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  7. Shylaashree20 July 2015 at 21:41

    very interesting Zoe

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  8. Valerie-Jael21 July 2015 at 00:21

    beautiful piece, thanks for joining us at Moo Mania and More, Valerie

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  9. jeanchaneyaz21 July 2015 at 02:25

    Now, that's some garden! Are they growing spinach? What a clever twist on the inchie!

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    1. MySpecialist21 July 2015 at 04:00

      In that garden, they probably grow everything.

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  10. Susan Hogan21 July 2015 at 11:38

    Amazing Zoe - you have a strange mind! I am drawn to the garden and repulsed by it at the same time - and am interested in Moo's! Like the humour in the inchie as well. Clever stuff. I smiled as soon as I saw it. Thanks for your entry this month at Unstampabelles - still two weeks to go!

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    1. MySpecialist21 July 2015 at 15:51

      Thank you so much for your sunny feedback, Susan!

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  11. Unknown22 July 2015 at 06:41

    Wow, missy,......You totally outdid yourself with both of these challenges!!! I can't believe you got so much detail in that Garden of Death. Just gorgeous!! And your depiction of energy is one that I wouldn't have thought of ! Incredibly creative!!

    hey I have a question for ya'. Does the word Moo have a meaning to it? I have seen it all over the web and a gal that I met at Seminar had cute lil' business cards made by a company called Moo. She is from the Netherlands. I'm just curious of the whole meaning around this Moo. :0)

    Thanks for the love on my blog post. I have tried submitting over 5 new tangles and have not gotten chosen yet. Hoping 'Quickzly' will. Hmmmmmmm never know!
    Have a great week! :0) (((hugs)))) Annette

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    1. MySpecialist22 July 2015 at 10:46

      I am answering you privately regarding the Moo. Thank you for all your awesome feedback!

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  12. Wynn23 July 2015 at 00:43

    Fascinating take on our theme Zoe at Unstampabelles. I've not come across Moo's before. Are they similar to ACTs just a different size? Thank you for sharing this with us at Unstampabelles. Wynn DT

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    1. MySpecialist23 July 2015 at 08:25

      Thank you for your feedback, Wynn! I only just discovered them recently myself. Smaller than ATC's, which are 2.5" x 3.5".

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  13. WendyK23 July 2015 at 02:23

    Great idea for your inchie and the Moo garden is very different.

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  14. Unknown27 July 2015 at 00:39

    Great moo and inchie! Very interesting artist of The Garden of Death. You did a fantastic job depicting the concept on your moo. Love Popeye! It is still one of my favorite cartoons.

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