my thoughts have been full of all things willow
whilst i finished my may day painting . . . 
the celtic tree calendar for which willow represents the fifth month
as the tree of enchantment & moon magic
remembering that in celtic lore the willow's stone is moonstone
i love my moonstone & the colour that shimmers in the light
reminded of my lovely, talented friend Ray 
one of my old favourites
loving the humour & mischief in this
loving the humour & mischief in this
wonderful adaptation of the "wind in the willows "
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such a huge thank you to all those comments & suggestions for my shoulder!!
great news -finally after 3yrs, lots of physio, injections etc i am a step closer - CAT scan coming up
if that doesn't work - it seems like acupuncture is the next step!
have a grand weekend all x x
16 comments:
I love your May Day painting :-) And thanks for all the fun willow links. Willow is also the Spirit name of my babe in waiting ;-).
beautiful piece Ruth!
I loved that production of Wind in the Willows!! One of my favourite stories. I so identify with all those little house proud creatures.
Lovely weekend to you!
Wonderfully detailed painting! I didn't know that about willow and moonstone - I bought a pair of moonstone earrings the other day. Those are lovely big slices of it in yours jewellery! If you're ever in Edinburgh (and don't already know about them) there is a lovely "chunky-stone" jewellery shop in Cockburn St, and another (called "The Cat's Miaow") on Leith Walk.
I love how you've illustrated your thought process and one pretty thing begets another. Willow is beautiful - lovely details. I want her dress!
Thanks for the movie info. I've not seen that one.
I really ie this image, so colourful. I found this blogger that I thought you may like - check out Two Left Hands. I'm following Two Left Hands and think you'll be interested in it as well. To check it out, follow the link below: http://twolefthands-twolefthands.blogspot.com/
Beautiful painting Ruthie :) I love the willow tree and the enchanted willow moon's associated colour - purple!
Ruthie, when I wrote about willows the other day I did not know they were the tree for the fifth month. Love your gorgeous painting. I collect blue and white china but I have only one blue willow plate. There is a children's book called "Blue Willow" that I just love. And Kristen so loved the movie "Willow".
Jumbleberryjam - wilow is such an enchanting name for a babe in waiting x Kimberley - thank you!!
Pamela - me too!! Kitty - i cant wait to visit edinburgh now!!! Medieval muse - thank you, i would love to wear clothes like this all the time. Hi Han, that link sounds intriguing thanks toots x x Jessie - i didn't know about the purple!! thank you . Julie - how amazing you blogged about willow too! i adore collecting blue & white x
Lovely work, you have a designer's eye for composition and an illustrator's eye for detail.
acornmoon, thank you! that is a compliment indeed x
I have always loved the graceful willow, with all it's mystical, medicinal, and creative uses.
Your illustrations is a very lovely tribute to the willow.
Good luck with the CAT scan
Sending healey thoughts x
Hugs
Sumea
Well, I thoroughly enjoyed this willowy post! :^)
Your May Day painting is beautiful. Oddly enough I caught a re-run of the Wind in the Willows film the other week, it's the first time I've seen it and I enjoyed it very much. Have always loved the book.
Sumea thank you for those lovely healy thoughts ( i have to wait for 8wks 1st!!).
Willow - so lovely to see you here, and on such an aptly named post too!
Rowan, how amazing that you just got to see the film! i haven't watched it in ages! mmm now ther is a thought x
When I was holidaying in Ireland, I loved the gorse around us.
The willow pattern reminds me of the legend,of the lovers chased by the maiden's mandarin father.
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