Head in the clouds

Yes, it has been said, but then again the view's great from up here!

Inspired in the Avenue this week by the theme of clouds and one of my favourite songs. See if you can guess what it might be... take a look behind the rows and flows of my angel's hair and see if you can spot the ice cream castles.

This is the second piece I've done on this theme, the first was a good few months ago when I didn't feel confident enough to paint faces. She's not quite finished yet. Some purple eye lashes needed perhaps? I'm not quite sure.

It's interesting how these art prompts hone your observation skills. A couple of weeks ago I was finding paisley in the most unlikely of places and this week we've been blessed (if that's the right word!) with some serious storm clouds rolling over the hills and such variations in texture and colour. So many times when you wish you had a camera.

So much magic wrapped up in the down of a cloud too - the way the light filters through in holy streaks, the shifting colours as they obscure the sun. Personally I love when black thunder clouds are illuminated underneath by the sun's desperate attempts to keep them at bay and the whole world takes on a yellow glow. And, who can resist clouds from the top - fluffy cotton wool observed from a flying tin can!

Mixed media journal piece - coloured pencils, acrylics, water soluble crayons, angel hair and ice cream.