A Coat of Many Colors

Posted on January 23, 2016 | 23 Comments

I was inspired by a beautiful photo of a sunrise that Debi Riley took to start my collage – be sure to check out Debi’s blog at:  http://debiriley.com/2016/01/21/wild-morning-sky/

Debi is a very talented watercolor artist!  She also has some excellent painting tips on her blog.

The cloud shapes in her photo reminded me a little of cotton candy.  So I started cutting out circles from my painted papers in blues, purples, pinks, oranges, reds and a touch of light blue and green.  Here is my result:

2016-1-22 Coat of Many Color Collage

The size is 9 x 12 inches.  As I was pasting my circles to my paper with a glue stick, I listened to the album, “Somewhere” by Eva Cassidy.

One of my favorite songs on that album is “A Coat of Many Colors.”  I like Dolly Parton singing it too but Eva is my favorite!

Check out this YouTube video with Eva Cassidy:

Enjoy your day!

Jill  🙂

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23 responses to “A Coat of Many Colors”

  1. Sand Salt Moon | January 23, 2016 at 5:19 am | Reply

    So pretty, your collage – and wonderful to hear your inspirational song and know Debi’s photo inspired you. Very enjoyable to be in tune with your art!

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  2. Jodi | January 23, 2016 at 5:38 am | Reply

    How beautifully and uniquely you were inspired and interpreted it. I admire that. You have your own very special star that is completely Jilly and wonderful 👍

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  3. Laura (Createarteveryday) | January 23, 2016 at 5:54 am | Reply

    Wow this is just what I needed this morning! Thank you so much, Jill! This is really gorgeous. 💜💜💜💜💜

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  4. Sharon Mann | January 23, 2016 at 6:51 am | Reply

    I love your sunrise if many colors. It’s wonderful how we all inspire each other. Debi will like your interpretation. Thank you for posting Eva Cassidy. ☀️✨

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  5. Carmel Campbell | January 23, 2016 at 7:05 am | Reply

    I love your use of colors. They are happy colors. Thank you for link to Debi Riley’s website.

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  6. memadtwo | January 23, 2016 at 1:32 pm | Reply

    Beautiful collage for a grey day! And I love Eva Cassidy too. (K)

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  7. Charlie O'Shields (doodlewash) | January 23, 2016 at 2:35 pm | Reply

    This is so lovely Jill! Those pops of color are wonderful!! Love it! ❤️😃

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  8. Mama Cormier | January 23, 2016 at 4:10 pm | Reply

    Unfortunately the video was blocked here in Canada. I love Eva Cassidy.

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  9. debiriley | January 24, 2016 at 5:18 pm | Reply

    hi Jill, I love your collage!! not only the glorious colors and the light and shade in the image, but also the imagination and inventive processes you went through to create this! Wow!
    the coat of many colors, has a very special meaning to me as well, so the message and ‘content’ of your artwork cements it as one of my favourites!
    cheers, Debi

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    • Jill Kuhn | January 24, 2016 at 8:00 pm | Reply

      I’m so happy you like it! 😍 Thanks again for inspiring me with your amazing sunrise photo! I really enjoy your blog and all the helpful tips you so freely give from your heART! 💖💕

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  10. suzink | January 26, 2016 at 12:27 pm | Reply

    Coat Of Many Colors was my daughters fave song. She sang it so much and played it so much I almost quit liking it lol. Love the piece! The colors are beautiful!

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