MY ETHEREAL BEAUTY, FIONA

 

fiona ethereal

 

Today’s subject for my art undertaking is Fiona. I created the entire project using piZap. I like the photo for the cute look Fiona has on her face; though, I have obscured it some here. The photo, however, was fuzzy. So after cropping and brightening it slightly, I added the “Smudger” effect. This gave the image the ripply look. I then added an overlay consisting of the hot pink and black with twinkly stars. Finally, I added the lacy, semi-transparent frame. I think it looks both wintery and ethereal.

 

fiona etherealHere’s the original photo.

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January 2, 2015 by Caturday Art Blog Hop 28

28 Responses

  1. Bailey Boat Cat says:
    January 26, 2015 at 11:37 pm

    I LOVE that photo effect!

    Reply
  2. Canadian Cats says:
    January 4, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous! What more can I say.

    Kitty Kisses,

    Kali

    Reply
  3. Cathy Keisha says:
    January 3, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    Cute Fiona. Good art. Sorry TW is so lame letting me visit.

    Reply
  4. The Florida Furkids says:
    January 3, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    Lovely!!

    The Florida Furkids with special smoochies and nose kisses to Mau from Allie

    Reply
  5. Ellen Pilch says:
    January 3, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    Very beautiful!

    Reply
  6. Kitty Cat Chronicles says:
    January 3, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    Gorgeous! Love the smudgey effect. It makes it look like a water color painting or something. Fiona is looking beautiful as always.
    We send lots of love and hugs, and Sampy sends 4737362829304826173538393 kisses to Astrid!

    Reply
  7. Melissa & Truffles says:
    January 3, 2015 at 6:07 pm

    That is just gorgeous! So creative.

    Reply
  8. Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal says:
    January 3, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    Me think it looks furry good !

    Se you tomorrow on Sunday Selfie 🙂

    XOXO

    Reply
  9. Raven says:
    January 3, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    Lots of creativity went into creating that dreamy look.

    Reply
  10. Dezi and Lexi says:
    January 3, 2015 at 5:03 pm

    Dat be a pawsumly bootyful foto. she looks just luvly.

    Luv ya’

    Dezi and Lexi

    Reply
  11. Flynn says:
    January 3, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    That is very pretty.

    Reply
  12. The Swiss Cats says:
    January 3, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    Very nice effect ! Purrs

    Reply
  13. The Island Cats says:
    January 3, 2015 at 2:55 pm

    That’s very nice!

    Reply
  14. BeadedTail says:
    January 3, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    Very purrty Fiona!

    Reply
  15. Penelope says:
    January 3, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    Gosh thats GORGEOUS!!! Mes loves your artwork!
    Kisses
    Nellie

    Reply
  16. Annabelle says:
    January 3, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    Fiona you look magical!

    Reply
  17. Katie isabella says:
    January 3, 2015 at 10:40 am

    Fiona! You are a class act.

    Reply
  18. Athena says:
    January 3, 2015 at 9:23 am

    This is really pretty!

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

    Reply
  19. Brian says:
    January 3, 2015 at 9:06 am

    Very pretty, pretty, pretty!

    Reply
  20. Sammy says:
    January 3, 2015 at 5:54 am

    When you’re as pretty as Fiona, there’s no effect that could do anything BUT enhance her……..she’s a cutie alright!

    Hugs, Sammy

    Reply
  21. Mariodacat says:
    January 3, 2015 at 5:37 am

    Wow! That is gorgeous. You are really god at the art projects.

    Reply
  22. Austin Towers says:
    January 3, 2015 at 5:31 am

    MOL there’s The Real and then there’s Ethereal!! Excellent arty adaptation! 🙂

    Reply
  23. Bev Green says:
    January 3, 2015 at 5:18 am

    What a dreamy picture of Fiona indeed 🙂 very artsy and very sweet..purrfect..lives Fozziemum xxxx

    Reply
  24. Pipo &Minko ~ WeBeesSiameezers says:
    January 3, 2015 at 1:31 am

    It sure is beautiful!

    Reply
  25. Clooney says:
    January 3, 2015 at 12:45 am

    Beautiful artwork of Fiona…kisses to her…

    Reply
  26. Summer says:
    January 3, 2015 at 12:39 am

    How cool – your art is always so creative!

    Reply
  27. Marty the Manx says:
    January 3, 2015 at 12:13 am

    I think it is quite pretty 🙂

    Reply
  28. McGuffy Ann Morris says:
    January 2, 2015 at 11:39 pm

    She is like a dream. You do beautiful artwork. ~xoxo~

    Reply

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For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.

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For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

Kitty Couples

Angels
Allie & Mau
Married: July 23, 2016

Astrid & Sampson
Married: June 23, 2016

Lisbeth & Angel Charles

Noelle & Sawyer

Tyebe & Snap aka Cooper Murphy