Beach Art

The rock formations on the Washington Coast are spectacular.
I shared some photos from my recent coastal trek in the last blog.

Now, rock formations on a smaller scale. Beach art!

Fascination With Rocks

My grandson, Haeden, came to visit me the other day, and he was fascinated with the pile of river rocks boarding the deck.



What is it about rocks that is so fascinating?

The colors and shapes attract me. When I was in Greece not only did I take photographs of rocks, but also brought some home from various locations, especially beaches. I have these small piles on a counter and not sure what to do with them.

Rekindling my love of rocks with Haeden, I began a watercolor painting from photographs of one of the beaches on the island of Antiparos in Greece.

This is just the first day painting:


A close up:




To be continued.......

Need A Friend

The other day I posted my newest arrival to my landscaping endeavors, a dinosaur egg created by artist, Joyce Hawkins.

I have chosen an area in my yard for the dinosaur egg. It sits surrounded by weeds at the moment in a rather bare spot, but I like its location.



When I posted these photos I receive a comment from DJ that the dinosaur egg looked lonely and maybe it needed a friend.....to talk to?

Today as I was transplanting a fig tree, I was thinking about a friend for the dinosaur egg. Being the rock nut I am, I decided to befriend the dinosaur egg with a few rocks.


I do believe the dinosaur egg looks happier thanks to DJ.

Maybe its friends will change over time?

Land Art Continues.....

I received a comment from DJ in regards to yesterday's blog with a great idea for my Land Art creation. Today, I returned to the art and am very pleased with the results.



DJ suggested adding a design which definitely gives it a much more finished look than previously. I used pine cones as a path through the rock gravel. The rocks define the edge. I have not decided which size rocks I like best or to keep both. Comments? It was raining today so some of the gravel is dark gray instead of the light blue-grey when it is dry.

It will change over time...as does life and Land Art.

DJ also suggested Richard Shilling's, a land artist, blog. I like his "Laurel Reflections" and "May Day Colour Totem."

THANKS DJ!