Sunday 27 March 2011

TAKE A WORD 22 - BLOOM


This week Marie has chosen the word BLOOM for our inspiration and that reminded me of the new turquoise roses I noticed in our local park.  They are very special,  not only are they a beautiful shade of turquoise but they also grow to a height of 10 feet and the children love to climb on them and play games ........ or they did until they were confronted by the giant beetle that has made its home in one of the blooms!

Credit to Marta Van Eck for the background whilst the Roses is a sculpture in New York!

Thank you for looking.
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21 comments:

  1. Ana Cristina CaldattoSunday 27 March 2011 at 19:39:00 BST

    lindo relato da imagem escolhida!

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  2. bluegiraffe (Sherry)Sunday 27 March 2011 at 21:01:00 BST

    You had me there for a minute! Gorgeous color and texture on the turquoise roses!

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  3. peggy gattoSunday 27 March 2011 at 23:47:00 BST

    Just the best bloom!!!!!!

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  4. KatieMonday 28 March 2011 at 00:38:00 BST

    love that bright turquoise color. very cool.

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  5. DragonMonday 28 March 2011 at 00:42:00 BST

    tee hee how clever.... NEARLY believed you there ha ha
    Frankie
    xx

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  6. JudyMonday 28 March 2011 at 00:43:00 BST

    I could tell it was your 'local park' as I spotted Yorkshire in the b/g where someone is puffing away on the rolled up turquoise rose petals - ha ha!! Once again Ann at her best, very cool entry!!

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  7. Terri KahrsMonday 28 March 2011 at 00:45:00 BST

    For a crazy moment I truly believed in the turquoise roses and coveted them for my garden!!! Awesome work, Ann! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  8. indybevMonday 28 March 2011 at 04:58:00 BST

    HA! I saw those rose sculptures in NY, and thought them quite something. You turned them turquoise, imported them to your local park, and made them even more quite something! Great job, Ann.

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  9. Anjas-ArtefaktotumMonday 28 March 2011 at 13:18:00 BST

    Unique surrealistic work. Love your inspiring art style!
    Have a nice week, Anja

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  10. FayeMonday 28 March 2011 at 13:35:00 BST

    Gorgeous contrast of colors, Ann.

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  11. DeannMonday 28 March 2011 at 16:07:00 BST

    I love this Ann I'm high on your whimsey...the turquoise roses are amazing and I'm in love with the beetle...I hope the kiddies and he learn to get along.

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  12. AnonymousMonday 28 March 2011 at 16:45:00 BST

    Surreal but happy and fills one with the hope of more blooms to come!

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  13. Lori SaulMonday 28 March 2011 at 19:57:00 BST

    a fabulous other-world of garden delight!

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  14. JayneMonday 28 March 2011 at 22:25:00 BST

    WOW Ann I'm lovin this,FANTASTIC!!!

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  15. Heather KiddTuesday 29 March 2011 at 01:24:00 BST

    love these colors!!

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  16. ElectraTuesday 29 March 2011 at 04:30:00 BST

    Lovely artwork and story!!

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  17. ClaudiaTuesday 29 March 2011 at 09:22:00 BST

    This is fabulous!

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  18. OzstuffTuesday 29 March 2011 at 14:35:00 BST

    In Oz, we would call you a bit of a bullduster, Ann. You can certainly tell a tall story, very straightfaced. Or I am imagining that you do have a straightface. Your turquoise (do you say Tur-koyz or the posher tur-kwarz?)roses are breathtaking. I hope the beetle is only looking and not munching.

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  19. Silvia(Barnie)Wednesday 30 March 2011 at 17:14:00 BST

    Wow, I'm missing words, the flowers are outstanding.

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  20. Dolly DaydreamsWednesday 30 March 2011 at 20:36:00 BST

    You nearly got me too you are naughty but nice. Beautiful piece.

    Marie

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  21. UnknownThursday 31 March 2011 at 12:37:00 BST

    Ann, you always make me smile with your stories and your pictures - just gourgeous!

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Thank you.