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Virginia Wolf's avatar

Laura, I think the front page is appropriate considering Art and Love - seems to fit both, i think. Though i would have loved to see the more modern versions you have. I do not know much about Egg Tempera, which seems not to be used a lot anymore, but has a wonderful long life.

Looking forward to see the book. A lot of work you have done! Congratulations my Friend.

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Lora Arbrador's avatar

Thank you dear P, actually there are quite a few more people working in ET but not compared to oil, watercolor, acrylic etc. I tried to find the other cover designs but they are buried in my email. Thank you for your support!

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Gabriele Hoff's avatar

Beautiful design, I love it 🩷

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Lora Arbrador's avatar

Thank you Gabriele! I think you may have liked some of her wilder designs but I think the book is wild enough without a crazy cover ha ha!

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Laurie Rosencranz's avatar

I love the colors and design! Mazel tov!

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Lora Arbrador's avatar

Thank you so much Laurie! Still so much to do but this is a big milestone. No more fussing with the manuscript! Thanks for all your support along the way!

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Elaine Drew's avatar

Beautiful!

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Lora Arbrador's avatar

Thank you Elaine, you were one of the first to get a sneak peak of the cover months ago. And one of the very first to read the early drafts years ago! Thank you for being there all along!

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Kathy Friedman's avatar

LOVE the book cover! You know that’s my favorite painting and one I cherish on my wall!!! A very hearty CONGRATULATIONS on seeing this dream come to fruition. xoxo

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Lora Arbrador's avatar

Thank you so so much Kathy! Well it's not actually a book yet but at least the manuscript is out of my hands. When the books arrive it will warrant a trip to Ashland!

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Rebecca Guyver's avatar

A dream come true! The process of getting to this stage has mirrored the way you coax your paintings to their glory. Hooray👏🏼! You must be delighted and it’s perfect. Xx

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Lora Arbrador's avatar

Aw thanks so much Rebecca! And you're right it does mimic the sometimes years it takes for me to complete even one painting. You were a big part of this as you generously reviewed the manuscript maybe 2 or 3 years ago and contributed important insights!

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Renne Proulx's avatar

Sweet, Lora! Congratulations!

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Lora Arbrador's avatar

Thanks so much Ren! You've been watching this unfold for quite a while!

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Lora Arbrador's avatar

Mark writes via email:

LOVE the cover and the blurb on the back cover is riveting!! hoping your final laps to the finish line aren't wearing you down and you remain creative and enthusiastic

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An Artist's avatar

I love your cover design! The image from your painting is an excellent and exquisite detail!

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Lora Arbrador's avatar

Thanks so much dear Claire. You have been so supportive!!

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Carol Cruickshank's avatar

Spectacular! I can’t wait to purchase my copy.

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Lora Arbrador's avatar

Thank you dear Carol What a support and cheerleader you have been!

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