It's a difficult summer to grow things and my little vegetable patch is struggling with the cold conditions. Indoors, out of the rain, it's also dark and cold. I have been painting watercolours every day but felt the need for substance and weight: something substantial to feed my dampened spirit.
I discovered an old bag of ready mix concrete in the garage. Mud pies!
My first experiment crumbled but it was just what I needed. i bought some better concrete mixes and played some more. I have more idea of the materials that could make this venture more successful so I might do some shopping today but meanwhile I have some picking out of organic matter to do. If the rain will give me a break it's quite therapeutic. The physical work required of mixing and making is the best cure for the wet blues.
My first experiment crumbled but it was just what I needed. i bought some better concrete mixes and played some more. I have more idea of the materials that could make this venture more successful so I might do some shopping today but meanwhile I have some picking out of organic matter to do. If the rain will give me a break it's quite therapeutic. The physical work required of mixing and making is the best cure for the wet blues.
My first effort was a rhubarb leaf. The next a gunnera manicata. The gunnera is spiky but such a wonderful shape.
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