Toni's Art Blog: Altered Photos

Monday, October 5, 2009

Altered Photos

So far, these altered photos are what I'm most proud of. I have several more left to do, and I can't wait to finish them. (Tonight!!)

The process is quite simple, it's just something no one other than Sarah W. would ever think of! I can't wait to give these for Christmas presents in lovely frames!!

1 comment:

teri said...: Wow Toni...Your photos look so colorful and happy! I've only done one so far and haven't had a chance to scan it yet, but I'm looking forward to doing many more.; October 7, 2009 at 2:54 PM

You are Strength

Courage, strength, fortitude. Power not arrested in the act of judgement, but passing on to further action, sometimes obstinacy.

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