Fun With Pebbles
Jul 21, 2018 10:27:26 #
Here at the retirement community where I live, the grounds are 'decorated' with pebbles. They are around tree trunks and along sides of the building (images 1 & 2) so I have an unlimited supply. I've had fun creating these pebble still-life's. I'm eager to hear what you think of these and I appreciate your criticisms.
Jul 21, 2018 10:29:48 #
Jul 21, 2018 10:34:28 #
rdfarr wrote:
Very creative! Why can't I think of stuff like that.
What he said! Finding opportunities in unexpected places is awesome.
Andy
Jul 21, 2018 10:37:06 #
rdfarr wrote:
Very creative! Why can't I think of stuff like that.
Thank you for your comment. rdfarr. You probably have more important things on your mind than playing with pebbles. 😊
Jul 21, 2018 10:42:53 #
Good morning my BC friend! I think you are very creative in doing that. Again, I would have seen stones and never thought of anything more. I think you did great.
Jul 21, 2018 10:46:42 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
Our kind of Gal!!!! Good stuff! (and I thought I was goofy for taking pics of rocks, esp. ones with specs or flakes that shine or glisten).
Jul 21, 2018 10:47:26 #
Jul 21, 2018 10:54:05 #
Annie-Get-Your-Gun wrote:
Here at the retirement community where I live, the grounds are 'decorated' with pebbles. They are around tree trunks and along sides of the building (images 1 & 2) so I have an unlimited supply. I've had fun creating these pebble still-life's. I'm eager to hear what you think of these and I appreciate your criticisms.
Outstanding! Clever, imaginative and beautiful. Very nice work.
Of course, we all like the hedgehog the best... /Ralph
Jul 21, 2018 13:49:25 #
Annie-Get-Your-Gun wrote:
Super Creative. Glue them down to a black mat board and frame them and sell them.Here at the retirement community where I live, the grounds are 'decorated' with pebbles. They are around tree trunks and along sides of the building (images 1 & 2) so I have an unlimited supply. I've had fun creating these pebble still-life's. I'm eager to hear what you think of these and I appreciate your criticisms.
Jul 21, 2018 14:00:58 #
An excellent creative way to take advantage of what is at hand! I love the flower pot with the pretty blue flowers and the mini scape of pebble at the base of a tree. Well done.
Jul 21, 2018 16:57:06 #
I find pebbles on the beach that have been pierced by the Nautilus Worm (ships worm on wooden boats) I thread them on wire or balance them as standing stones. Often I see mussel shells with holes in them placed upon driftwood (as leaves on a tree). It seems that a few of us are facinated with the intracasies of natural stone.
My father used to polish pebbles using carbarundum powder in water inside a revolving drum, it creates a shine. He would mount the smaller pieces to make tie pins or cuff links. The larger pieces simply made paperweights. (there was a phase in the 1970's of having 'pet rocks' too.....
Sometimes the small things make us happy - hence Macro...
Have fun
My father used to polish pebbles using carbarundum powder in water inside a revolving drum, it creates a shine. He would mount the smaller pieces to make tie pins or cuff links. The larger pieces simply made paperweights. (there was a phase in the 1970's of having 'pet rocks' too.....
Sometimes the small things make us happy - hence Macro...
Have fun
Jul 21, 2018 22:43:35 #
Hey, Annie! Great imagination and good sense of humor, especially since you're using only what's at hand. You're obviously not a grumpy person! I think that you might drop a hint for a birthday present--have someone buy you a rock tumbler! It takes a while but the rocks will be polished and the colors a little more pronounced. Then your flowers and vases would be very "pretty". By the way--the turtle is great (he needs a name painted on his back) but the hedgehog is really cute. What did you use for his "face"? -- Jackie
Jul 22, 2018 07:05:58 #
Nothing boring about Byron Center. My wife is in a memory center and they post pictures of art the residents have created. I hope they honor yours in Minnesota.
Jul 22, 2018 07:09:17 #
Try wetting them down and bringing out their colors, sort them and then try to create an image.
Jul 22, 2018 07:13:53 #
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.