...It's the all-weather fiber!
Playing (Which is the MMM theme for the week)...
By now it should be no secret that I like to mix things up a bit, then make them come out right in the end. Hence, sheep from Ireland in front of haunted house from somewhere else, flowers from yet another source, plus a banner from a car advert that I wrote on top of. Mix them up, set them right, and you have a story...
Click the picture to enlarge it, and it should be big enough for you to read the words. The story is as old as rock concerts and hauntings, which means that it has been around the block for centuries, or at least since the 1960s. You've heard it all before. Sheep want tickets, stand in line all night to get them, line wraps around buildings, and even towns, scary things happen after dark, sheep don't care 'cuz they loves their music and they loves their wool!
Heat...
Basically, anything exceeding body temperature has the potential to mutate brain cells. That's why a cooling, loosely woven wool something-or-other is a good choice in hot temperatures. The holes in the weave breathe, and so does the natural fiber. It is obvious that I was wearing something synthetic when I wrote this. The oddness of the story times the 115 degree outdoor temperatures directly correlate with the number of synthetic polymers per square inch of my clothing. But then again, had I been wearing wool, the story might not have been as interesting. Sometimes in artwork, as in life, a mutation of brain cells can substantially reduce the boredom factor.
In my attempt to stay cool, I am
Going to drive an air-conditioned car to run errands in air-conditioned buildings
Planning to drink copious amounts of iced tea along the way and
Listen to some cool tunes while I'm at it, then come home and
Paint with colors in the cooler range before
Acquiring and drawing some cool images for future collage
And finally when it's too late to work, I'll flip my pillow to the cooler side and drift off into peaceful slumber, dreaming of ice, ice cream, ice bergs...
Have a great day, Everyone!
Do you think all the sheep are in line tonight to see Harry Potter? lol This is such a creative and unique entry, Barbara. Thanks for bringing your talent to our challenge. I'm adding you to the blog roll right now.
Posted by: Bev | July 15, 2009 at 06:48 PM
Wonderful....Wonderful....and Wonderful!!!
Posted by: ~*~ Patty Szymkowicz | July 15, 2009 at 06:50 PM
This is a fascinating post ! Wonderful collage for both challenges and I love reading your words and thoughts behind the work!
Posted by: Lori Saul | July 15, 2009 at 07:30 PM
I have to say that seeing your interesting, spot-on article and enjoyable,clever work, and the dyslexic-influenced one just under it sufficiently intrigued me enough to check out your musings on your other blog- and though I just scanned, will be coming back to read more fully-...as some of your thoughts seemed to concretise ( is this a word )? my own...
2 questions, though...do you live in an exceedingly warm clime; and what say you to Regards,
Chris aka WildGoose
Posted by: WildGoose | July 15, 2009 at 08:50 PM
Wow this is fabulous.
Brilliant work.
Posted by: Sandy | July 15, 2009 at 09:48 PM
Its gorgeous.
Posted by: Hermine | July 15, 2009 at 10:20 PM
What a fascinating and original take on the theme Barbara. I sincerely hope we do see you again. Thanks for joining in.
Posted by: taluula | July 16, 2009 at 01:13 AM
We are so pleased to see you at The Three Muses, Barbara. I love your fabulous story about the sheep lining up to see a rock concert!! I see a metaphor there. The illustration is stunning - great artwork. Most of all I love the way your mind works, or should I say I am not sure HOW it works. I am just glad that it does and that you share it with your blog friends. Hope to see you back next week!
Posted by: Marie aka Ozstuff | July 16, 2009 at 02:11 AM
This is marvellous! I so enjoy following your blog x
Posted by: Lumilyon | July 16, 2009 at 02:39 AM
Great post today, Barbara! I just love sheep AND this new journal page. The midnight blue and gold are very beautiful. Is there anyting better than the underside of a pillow? Stay cool!
Posted by: Alberta | July 17, 2009 at 04:15 AM
Cool!!!
Have a nice weekend!
Posted by: Tant C | July 17, 2009 at 11:25 AM
This is wonderful! What a great idea. Hope the weather cools down.
Posted by: Mary | July 17, 2009 at 06:29 PM
i think i will try to sleep with visions of ice bergs this nite and not of sheep at the haunted house
Posted by: Lady P | July 17, 2009 at 07:15 PM
Brilliant!
Posted by: NatashaMay | July 18, 2009 at 04:04 AM
I wish I could send you our wet summer days to help you cool down!
Love your pages; you always have something interesting to say! Hope you manage to cool down a bit, although secretly, it sounds wonderful to be so hot! xoxoxo
Posted by: Rosie | July 21, 2009 at 04:13 AM
enjoyed my visit today; wishing I could stick to a journal like this! and i love green guy below!
Posted by: AscenderRisesAbove | July 25, 2009 at 05:46 PM