Sunday, January 13, 2008

WS-Fortuna

Found a new  3X5 card surface from which to embellish upon last evening at R. O'Sullivans Irish Pub and Steakhouse in Escondido, CA... known to me for the longest time as the NIB (Neighborhood Irish Bar) long story for another day.

The waitress came to the table and threw down a slew of these sturdy 3x5 coasters that had really neat photos of California surfers and on the backside they were postcards, ready for mailing.   They were actually made to support a Fat Tire Beer.   My mind was reeling...while everyone was placing their drink orders I was calculating how I could abscond a few of these for the sake of art without looking too obvious.  I'll take a Grey Goose Lemon drop martini, please... before she returned I started to slowly shuffle a few of these in my direction leaving behind a token few.

Now mind you in addition to drink coasters, this place has wonderful Shepard's Pie, Bangers and Mash, Guinness Stew and plenty of good 'ole Guinness Stout.   It's 9p.m.-- no cover charge- Andy Walo Blues/Rock guitarist.  We had seen this guy here before and he is one talented guitarist he can play a mean Stevie Ray Vaughn, Johnny Cash, John Lee Hooker, J.J. Cale to name a few.   I'll have another Grey Goose Lemon Drop Martini, please...   

So here is my reincarnated coaster titled "Fortuna" il "Patrono San di acquisto  domestico" "The Patron Saint of Homebuyers"   My contribution to this weeks Wednesday Stamper challenge

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18 comments:

Anonymous said...

really a great FORTUNA! absolute gorgeous work!!!

Emma said...

beautiful.. and what a fab story to go with it lol... really love it! :o)

Sandy said...

Wow this is a great collage. Very beautiful. Love it.

Hermine said...

Its beautiful!!

K Hutchinson said...

WOW this is a wonderful collage! Love the story about it too! Sounds like a fun place!

Anonymous said...

lol I'm starting a novena right now!

Paula J Atkinson said...

Gorgeous composition & colours.
Thank you for your kind words.

Kaz said...

wow, this is really stunning, the composition is lovely, the colours are gorgeous and warm. love it. :))

Debby said...

This is a gorgeous piece of art..Great work.

Debby

Rebecca E. Parsons/Cre8Tiva said...

i will have to stop by when i am in ca the next time...i have a son and studio in murietta...blessings today, rebecca

John M. Mora said...

Borrowed a blurred screenshot of this collage - if you mind I will delete it. No commercial intent.

http://starsandprayers.blogspot.com/2008/01/m.html

Wonderful work on both blogs. I miss CA.

moi said...

great use of a key. Nice composition.

Irene said...

I am new to both your blogs, but I am enjoying myself tremendously. You are doing some fabulous artwork. I think your gourd turned out great and you are only a beginner. You must have lots of natural talent. Be proud of that!

Christine LeFever said...

Dear Jesus, er I mean Andrea,

You did NOTHING wrong; I did. I was previewing my comment when I decided to edit it and forgot that one needs to scroll down to the black and white, and for some reason, first cup of coffee and all,I just blathered away. Sorry to have confused you!

Andrea is a lovely pink name. I see names in color.

Christine (aka ~ Zwee!!!)

Sanja said...

great work.love it!!!

Mim said...

Lovely, I love your coppers and a ouch of blue!
New to your blog, but will re visit!

Karen Cole said...

Coasters!!!

What a great idea. Nice way to "re decorate" it as well.

Thanks for your visit!

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