Category: art
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Taking Art One Step Further…
Anne crafted this bright flower mosaic. I put it outside under a tree and took a photo of tree branch shadows on the mosaic. New art!
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The Random Beauty of a Forest Floor
There is a random beauty in a forest floor covered with pine needles, fallen branches, some with lichen, spent pods, an occasional flower and filtered light. We walk on or by it, but often don’t notice how everything is arranged. This floor is in the woods overlooking the town of Truckee, California.
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Ceramic Face Surrounded by Abalone Shells
I have a collection of ceramic faces and abalone shells. Don’t know what to do with them other than to arrange them continually as shown above.
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UFO Art
Balanced ocean rocks pop up every now and then along the coast. This attempt was one of the better ones by an unidentified artist. The Pacific Ocean is a stone’s throw away.
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Worn Out “Art”
The walls of the historic Carmel Mission are looking good if you like the worn out look. I do.
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I Can’t Draw!!!
In my foray into water colors, I was careful to avoid “hands” as unlike Michelangelo, I can’t draw fingers. But I had fun–I did not suffer for my art. Here is Fred Piselli, star of my saga on clowns that smoke. Bottom line: Draw, don’t smoke!
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The Pedestal
A friend made a mosaic pedestal that we put in the backyard. Years passed. Storms. Beating sun. Regardless, the pedestal weathered it all. Took a photo of it this week to celebrate the enduring qualities of mosaic art. Point of interest: the dogs have left it alone.
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Carmel Mission Basilica Window
If you visit the Carmel Mission Basilica, spend some time examining the basilica window, especially the colors that only come with age. Clearly, there is a Moorish influence on the window design. During the pandemic there has been almost no access to this active church in its current location since 1771. Sunday Masses resumed June…