Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Water, water, everywhere!

I love the water, and was lucky enough to live on a small lake when I was a teenager.  My brother and I taught ourselves how to swim and spent every day possible in the water.  Even before we lived on the lake my big brother would take my younger brother and me down to the river, and we'd play for hours in the shallow water.  One memory really sticks in my mind.  We had found an inner tube from a big truck tire, took it down to the river, and spent hours taking turns "riding the rapids" in the tube.  I remember relaxing in the tube, gently bobbing in the water, the sun shining on my face.  The sense of peace and joy I felt at that moment is something I've never allowed myself to forget.  Being with my brothers and sharing that special time together still fills me with joy.  My older brother Jeff is gone now, so it's a bittersweet memory, but one I cherish. 
I also love water themed artwork as well.  And when I find something as awesome as this Water Dragon Necklace from WyvernDesigns on ArtFire.com, well, I've just got to share!


WATER DRAGON NECKLACE/KEY FOB 
And how cool is this?  It's called Neptunes Original Daughter and was sculpted by BlueJane on ArtFire.com.  The colors are just gorgeous, and those eyes are so intense!Neptunes Original Daughter Mask Face OOAK
And then of course there are mermaids!  You just can't have water without mermaids!  Although this beauty is perfectly happy to hang on your wall.  This mermaid wall hanging was sculpted by FantasyClay on ArtFire.com and is full of texture and detail.Polymer Clay Mermaid and Fish Wallhanging
And this Dragonfly Spirit Box from Into The Dawn on ArtFire.com reminds me of the dragonflies that used to hang out with my brothers and I while we were swimming.  If you stayed real still and held your finger out sometimes they'd perch there for a minute!Dragonfly Spirit Triangle Trinket Box 
All of these wonderful pieces were created by members of the Polymer Clay Smooshers Guild.  I thank them for creating such beautiful work and making me smile!  Be sure to visit their shops and see all the delightful items they've created!
-Michelle of CreativeCritters

11 comments:

  1. Lovely blog...nice way to remember your brother.

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  2. What wonderful memories!

    And artwork, I especially love that neptunes daughter, the eyes do draw you in don't they?

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  3. I love trips down memory lane! :-D

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  4. Nice blog! Some great memories of you and your brothers. You picked out some nice pictures to go along with your story.

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  5. Memories last a lifetime. I always say pictures can tell a thousand stories when we look at them but our memories let us relive those wonderful times with just a sight, a sound, a smell and like this blog, a theme.

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  6. Great post - what wonderful memories! And great pictures to re-live those cherished times.

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  7. Wonderful post, memories are so important.

    I'm so tickled you included dragonflies, because that is always what I think of when visiting the lake. I love watching them dart around!

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  8. What lovely pieces, I love the mermaid!

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  9. Yes spending the day on the lake or at the pool is still one of my favorite things to do! Thanks for the reminder! Beautiful post & pieces!

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  10. Hi, CreativeCritters! Wonderful blog post! Thank you for showcasing my sculpture!

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