Crazy Cobwebs

Early this week we had a very frosty morning which allowed some amazing cobwebs to be on display.

On the garden wall

Suspended from vegetation.

Beautiful patterns

Even the tables and chairs did not escape.

Intricate structures

A trip to Whinnlatter Forest where there was a metal bird.

Spread my wings and fly

Lots of lichen showing how clean the air is.

Beautiful patterns

I captured the sun's rays.

It moved like a search light

Paper Mache

There has been a lot of rain this week so not much chance of doing any gardening apart form some weeding.


This is my dog Jill on the allotment with the few remaining flowers.

A cold wet windy day

I have been making things from paper mache.
My restored snowman.

A new hen and a snowman

My restored rabbit.

I don't like the rain

I have been experimenting with birds. A Beano bird.

I love Beano

A bookish bird.

You can read me like a book

The new garland on the gate.

Pom poms and plant pots

Exciting Exhibitions

On Monday I visited the Biscuit Factory. An amazing gallery with some outstanding art. All very inspirational.

I loved this plaster sculpture of a lion. So realistic in it's movement. I might have a go at trying to make something similar. I have created a bird using a wire base which I hope to complete next week. 

Roar

There are some wonderful buildings in Newcastle.

A stunning clock

A statue in homage to street art.

Geordie man

I love the pattern on the bark.

Positive and negative spaces

These craggy rocks are in Coombes Wood where we take the dog for a walk.

Very crumbly

A very strange fungus attached to a tree.

Large and luminous

Vivid pink and acid green

An amazing sunrise.

Golden hues

I have I have submitted these two pictures to the EVAN gallery in Penrith where I am selling my pottery.

Indigo Hues

Summer Days

Winter Approaches

Winter is on its way. The nights are drawing in and we now have to walk the dog just after 4pm.

Look at the reflections in the River Eden

Most of the trees have shed their leaves.

The beech trees look beautiful.

Sheep in the auction field

This is my first attempt at pastel painting.

A mountain reflection

Halloween Happenings

Be prepared to be scared.
Halloween has arrived in the Artful Garden. The scarecrows are in fancy dress.

Bobby Barley creating mischief

The wedding couple now have Halloween bridesmaids

I have decorated a homegrown pumpkin.

Surrounded by orchard apples and cardoon flowers

I love this flamingo.

Rink a dink pink

We had a holiday in the Peak District. A view from the Roaches.

Lovely views

An unusual tree trunk.

Seeing double

A long and winding road.

A drunkards path

There were some very steep rocks.

Look at the layering of the rock formation

 More can people have arrived in the Artful Garden . 

Can people and a bird. I made these with some children

A close up of a snail.

Opalescent shell

 

If you can't move it. Build around it.

Rock of ages

Tatton Park and Beyond

I have been busy in my gardens trying to keep on top of the weeds and harvesting, peas, beans, turnips, potatoes and cabbage.

I visited the Tatton Park Flower Show. I always love the art work on display.

All made from chains

This is a metal fountain. Truly beautiful.

A floral peacock

Daisy the elephant

Crochet barrow

A metal horse

A view from Settle station. 

Looking northbound

The whole town was decorated with plantpots.

How tickled I am

Bee excited

Plant pot horse

I made this floral wreath for the Cumbria in Bloom visit.

A decoration for the gate into the Artful Garden

An Eden benchmark at Appleby.

A primrose

 A plague mask in Hexham jail.

They put herbs in the beak to try and disguise the smell of the plague