I think my collage qualifies for “long ago and far away” The soldier is my father who was in a cavalry regiment fighting in the Middle East during WW1 (nothing has changed except they don’t use horses now). In the background is his discharge paper which declares that he was discharged as “medically unfit”. He had suffered injuries and spent time in a military hospital in Egypt. The paper is dated October 1919. It took almost a year to return soldiers to Australia after the end of the war. In spite of being” medically unfit” he lived another 77 years and died at the age of 102.
Photo and paper are from a family album. Background, clock and clock parts and tag are by Maya at Scrapbookgraphics.
Photo and paper are from a family album. Background, clock and clock parts and tag are by Maya at Scrapbookgraphics.
Oh Marie this is priceless. Beautiful, touching, and a wonderful record for your children's children when you father has passed from living memory. Simply exquisite.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute to your father, Marie, this will be a real treasure for your album of memories!
ReplyDeleteOh my...this is to nourish Marie.
ReplyDeleteSo personal and worthy ! What a handsome and brave man he was. And that you've kept all that time the papers !!
You've put so much HISTORY in one piece.
Thanks for sharing i realy respect this.
Your father was such a handsome young man, Marie. I am glad you chose to honor him for this challenge....and you did it beautifully, as always. He would be so proud.
ReplyDeleteMarie, this is a loving tribute to your handsome Father! An absolute stunning treasure! Hugs, Terri xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is a handsome tribute to your Father Marie and my he lived a long time! A beautiful collage full of memeories.
ReplyDeleteWow, Marie, what a story! I loved the part where your father lived to 102 after being declared years before as "medically unfit." Your tribute is beautiful. I love it.
ReplyDeletegreat piece and tribute to your father
ReplyDeleteMarie, this is OUTSTANDING!!!! I so love everything about it and especially the fact that you were able to use real artifacts. wow, he lived to be 102...may those genes have been passed on to you my friend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking fella..love the collage paper's!
ReplyDeleteWhat a tremendous tribute to your father! This is such an awesome art piece and your father was indeed a very, very handsome man. You must have been so proud of him. Outstanding, Marie!
ReplyDeleteWow this is perfect for the theme.
ReplyDeleteReally stunning work Marie. Love them.
This is so special!!! Its gorgeous.
ReplyDeletewhat a great tribute to your father Marie!!
ReplyDeletelove it!
Really love your piece, and the story behind it makes it even more beautiful. And the composition is great! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a complete treasure, Marie... and you've presented it all so very beautifully. Thanks for sharing... =)
ReplyDeleteMarie - this is absolutely stunning! I can't really find words to describe it but you have done your father proud and created a fabulous family keepsake into the bargain.
ReplyDeleteMarie, this must be my all time favourite piece!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning young fellow he must have been. He looks so determined and full of drive and energy, as if he had an aim in life and knew exactly what it was. I love the way also that you have used real old ephemera. Wonderful, wonderful collage. (Make sure you print it out and hang it somewhere...- I often wonder what happens to all your beautiful digital creations, - don't let them "gather dust" somewhere burried deep inside your computer...)
What a beautiful tribute to your father.
ReplyDeleteWOW, Marie, this is fantastic! You can see a twinkle in your father's eye. Thanks for sharing the story behind the picture.
ReplyDeleteI love the vintage feel of your work, Marie. Great job and wonderful tribute to your father!
ReplyDeleteYour work is so beautiful and the story so touching. What a great tribute to your father - and I'm so glad to hear that he lived such a long life after those terrible years in war. This piece really leaves one speechless.
ReplyDeleteMarie,this is a fantastic piece of work,a great tribute to your dad and what a grand old age he lived to!!
ReplyDeleteoo marie!! this is beautiful! and such a lovely tribute...i wish i could do digital like you do....it's really special
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous ! I love it when you use real relatives instead of borrowed ones, well done :D
ReplyDeleteExquisite, Marie! Your father was a handsome man.But the whole collage is simply superb! I think it is one of the finest pieces you've created. LynnF
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and touching tribute to your father, Marie. The image of your father is super and your collage is such a gorgeous piece!! love your composition and I loved reading your story, very special, and you've created a treasure!!! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Beautiful art and a moving family story. Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! Love the story behind it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome and thoughtful man your Father was...102 years old...that is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis piece is a real treasure Marie!
This collage is fantastic for the theme Marie! And your father was very handsome! This is a wonderful piece on so many levels.
ReplyDeleteYou've grabbed my attention with your beautiful and sensitive work. 102! Talented lady.
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