Biking then and now

Although Bleubeard and I are hosting Art Journal Journey this month, I'm also joining Moo-Mania and More with their theme of wheels this fortnight.

I also want to pay homage to the Tour de France, which started in my friend Valerie's town of Düsseldorf. 

You have to admit biking has certainly changed in the past 60 years.  Not sure that is the era this little boy is from, but it seemed to be a good year from a mathematic standpoint.

This tape transfer was not the best in the world, and it was even harder to photograph.

I added the heart to the back of the bike in lieu of a light and to show my love of summer.

It's now time to fast forward to 2017.

Times have certainly changed.  Bicycles have changed,

safety equipment has changed, and we are more conscious of hydration.

While 1957 is transparent, 2017 is quite dimensional.

Materials used include handmade shimmering mists, clear tape (similar to packing tape, but on a sheet), an image from a child's book, sticker letters, a heart, and dimensional bicycle related scrapbook images.

Bleubeard and I are honored you joined us today at Art Journal Journey, where my theme is Summertime Love, as well as Moo-Mania and More whose theme this fortnight is Wheels.  We'll meet you at both sites today.