PPF: Cairns in the Field
As I posted yesterday, I'm very much drawn to the idea of cairns. I was thrilled to read the personal, reflective comments left by others who are also drawn to the special meanings held in a simple pile of stones. So, I thought I would share, as well. One of the most affecting books I have ever read is Stones for Ibarra by Harriet Doerr, which ends with the construction of a cairn. I'm sure that's one reason I find cairns so meaningful.
This is the first art journal page I've made incorporating cairns. It was a bit of a struggle, and it feels a little overworked, but, in the end, I'm okay with the arts and crafts vibe. I'm sure you'll see more cairns from me in the future!
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beautiful painting! this is interesting - I live by various rivers - hiking swimming rafting spots - and I always see these piles or rocks - I mean, EVERYWHERE - and I had no idea they had a name until I read this post! cool
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours, it is full of energy yet calming. I've seen these piles of stones a lot up in the mountains, but never knew they had a name or what they meant, I just liked how they looked and that people took the time to create them. Looking forward to see and learn more about them.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing these piles of stones as well....and never knew they were called cairns.A lovely page,Rinda.
ReplyDeleteThis is is a very lovely journal page, delicate and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTHank you for sharing your thoughts & talents. :]
Lovely journal page! And I love your quote from Frank Lloyd Wright ( side bar) one of my all time favourite architects!
ReplyDeleteNot overworked at all! I'm very interested in the book you mentioned & am now off to check the link! TFS! :D
ReplyDeleteI'm almost always ok with an arts and crafts vibe myself. I like the movement in the stems and flowers against the stones.
ReplyDeleteI really like this - the shape of the flower stems suggests movement and the cairns add stillness :)
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Love the warm colors in the background. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the way you've shown your cairns. Hope to see lots more. Happy PPF.
ReplyDeleteI love how you have tucked the cairns in there. I am excited any time I find one and have such respect for people who can build them more than 2 high- that would be me. But I did get a 3 rock one to stay once....
ReplyDeleteWonderful and interesting, love this pretty piece! HPPF!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the explanation. The picture is interesting and wondrous. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteI thought you were talking about Cairns in Australia ☺ Obviously, I'm not familiar with piling stones... But I do like the pictures you took, and your journalpage.
ReplyDeleteCairns are such magical things. I can't think of a better way to leave a mark of your passing through a place.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see you do a whole series of Cairn paintings.
That book was wonderful and love your depictions of cairns ~ well done journal page ~ (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteYour colors here are so beautiful. I haven't thought about cairns much before, honestly, but it's an interesting theme.
ReplyDeleteI love finding little stacks of rocks left by fellow travellers. They seem so mysterious. Your painting is lovely. Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteInteresting and love the colors.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting with such soothing colors.
ReplyDeleteCairns? What's that I thought? Then I realized: ah, know them as Inukshuk. Thanks for sharing. Wonderful art. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous art journal page!
ReplyDeleteI am so drawn to cairns, too. :)
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
such a sweet piece
ReplyDeleteit feels a little zen to me
Lovely painting! I don't know much about cairns, I think I should read up on them. :) HPPF!
ReplyDeletelovely piece!
ReplyDeleteWe saw the rocks piled this way at the Medicine Wheel when we visited last week. Was that in Wyoming? I think so. We went so many places.
ReplyDeleteNative Americans use them in their sacred places.
Your art piece is truly lovely.
I was going to say "it rocks" but thought better of that pun.
This painting is beautiful, Rinda. We have seen many of these cairns, especially in the Southwest. They often mark a way over rocky ground there so that you don't get lost. We also saw quite a few of them along the beaches in the Pacific Northwest. I will check out the book you mentioned in your post.
ReplyDeleteyour journal page is lovely...I too connect with rocks and stacking them is something I find pleasing
ReplyDeleteseveral years ago we came upon a guy by the water is Sausilito ... watching him create and balance rocks was mesmerizing...I did a bbb (blogblogblog) post
here
can't believe it was four years ago already!
Happy Weekend dear Rinda
oxo
Very pretty work!!
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oh this is so pretty!!! wonderful work!!!
ReplyDeleteas you pass by add another rock, beautiful
ReplyDeleteI would absolutely love to see your PPF pieces on a huge wall... I just love how you create a visual theme around just a few words... it just pulls the eye right in and makes me want to know more about your theme. Thanks for the book recommendation -- it sounds terrific!
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