Post local art or artist you have seen, that you would like to share with others.
It doesn't matter if it is links or the actual image.

There was a discussion on fire hydrants on another thread that made me think of this, this and the fact that I posted some of my citys art on anther thread. I went in search of painted fire hydrants that our local mall has, but instead found many communitys that paint their fire hydrants. Here is a link to some that I found.Manitoba Photos - Fire Hydrants of St. James (http://www.manitobaphotos.com/fire.htm)

My daughter helped paint this
Unfortunately the plant is covering the part where she did her self portrait.

Here are some of the fire hydrants for people who can't use the links.

Dogs Love This Category....                         (http://www.gbkphoto.com/pages/hydrants.htm)

Nohelp... that mural is beautiful... thank you for posting the fire hydrants... I can't post the images only the links.

Goodness, the creativeness of some people just blow me out of the water. I look at a fire hydrant and I see a fire hydrant and seeing the fire hydrant, I then remember doing a cart wheel off the top of one and breaking both bones in my left arm. I just forgot to bend the elbow just a bit when I hit the ground! LOL

I love these! Thanks for posting them.

Bg, the link was great! Still just makes me wonder about all the creative people in this world of ours. Loved it!

my love for you is a stampede of horses.: su blackwell: beautiful paper art. (http://myloveforyou.typepad.com/my_love_for_you/2008/01/su-blackwell-an.html)




This artist sculpts from books... Her work is fantastic.

Sad to see books being cut into pieces,but love the paper art work.
Jan introduced me to it.Thank you both!

I loved these flowers,not sure if anyone of you have seen it in real life.:)

http://www.razorapple.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/flower-manhattan-bridge.jpg

EDIT:
My Sister's Garden photo - Lorrie Burroughs photos at pbase.com (http://www.pbase.com/ldb/image/66982631)
Flower Mural (http://hamptondailyphoto.hamptonroadsdailyphoto.com/2008/04/flower-mural.html?showComment=1208096880000)

Inspirational Firmy! Thanks for sharing. I have painted themes on inside walls but never on an outside wall but would love to be a part of such a project to bring beauty to a place, otherwise a little dreary.

I couldn't quite get a handle on the sculpting from books. It was interesting for sure but even reading about it, I couldn't get it in my head how she accomplished these. Do you understand it Firmy or Bg??

It would not be my forte, a bit too delicate for my bold art style but I do admire it.

I think it is somewhat similar to making paper bags or boxes or houses,the difference is that part of the box or bag is attached to the book.

For example if I were to make a paper tree,I can make the tree trunk from strip of paper, roll it and then add the branches and leaves,but the paper art artists seem to keep part of the tree anchored to the paper itself.
This commercial shows a bit of how it is done.
Su Blackwell (http://www.sublackwell.co.uk/films.php?id=2#2)

And these are some more of similar art.
Paper Art | Funny Pictures & Jokes Ranking (http://www.rankfunny.com/Creative/Paper_Art)

It is very intricate but I would love to try it.

Will let you know if I am able to create any.:)

Jrebel... I have no clue but it looks as though she starts them from actual cuts in the book , I would like to see more detail... I showed them to my daughter... she had already seen them in school, they have a very talented art teacher that exposes them to all types of art.

Firm... I know what you mean by thowing books away. I go to a second hand shop and they will sometimes have a crate full ready to go to the dump:( If she used old ones then it would be, even better. I highly doubt she does.. my thinking is her books probably has something to do with the theme of the sculpture.

The side walk flowers were lovely... I wish my city had a few of those.
The mural was beautiful as well, I liked the woman standing with her child on her hip. I have a print where a little boy has jumped up in his mothers arms and has his legs straddled around her waist. She has her head nuzzled tenderly up to him. It is so sweet... I did research on the piece and the woman is a famous artist and that is self portrait... the child was killed in the war when he was 19, much to her dismay, because she was against war and the mal treatment of women and spoke out against it in her drawings.Google Image Result for http://www.prints.co.nz/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/188DR_Child_in_Arms_Kollwitz_Kathe.jpg (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.prints.co.nz/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/188DR_Child_in_Arms_Kollwitz_Kathe.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.prints.co.nz/page/fine-art/PROD/Drawings_Sketches/188DR&h=350&w=226&sz=20&hl=en&start=116&tbnid=Iy8M7Bi5GwAteM:&tbnh=120&tbnw=77&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dkathe%2Bkollwitz%2B%26start%3D100%26n dsp%3D20%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN)

I have it old in an old weathered frame... reminds me of how my babies used to jump in my arms when they were small.

Firm the site you posted has too many neat artsy things... The artistic flower urinal... doesn't sound like much but they were very pretty, the sugar cube art too cuter and the pencil art... barely even looks like penciles.. who would have thunk...

I found a very interesting site on wild flowers... I was surprised to learn that some are prohibited from being sold or grown in certain states. Wildflower pictures, wildflower gardening tips and flower folklore (http://www.wildflowerinformation.org/)

G,
I loved that wildflower site specially cause some are catagorised by color:).

I found this while googling..
http://www.huntinglodge.no/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/underfeet1.jpg

And this too..
Take Stock of This » Blog Archive » Awesome 3D Street Art Illusions (http://olesiafx.com/news/archives/973)

I would love to have that site in book form. I sit on my porch and look at those books overe and over... each time I see something new. I just bought a new gardening book, It's called 52 Weekened Garden projects. It gives the type of flowers to attract butterlfies. Next year I will have a butterfly garden... I have a few plants now that attract them... I hope I don't go over board and it looks like this Flickr: destin3g99's stuff tagged with krohnconservatory (http://www.flickr.com/photos/melissabrunke/tags/krohnconservatory/) They have this show each year.

The sidewalk art of the smoking character, I hope it was a part of a no smoking campaign.


The art of illusion, I especially loved the one of the church... my kids do this in a photography class that they took... I have a really nice picture of my son driving a speed boat:eek:

Lovely old window on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/poor_baby/2536504031/)


What a beautiful picture this is...

G,
Beautiful links.

I thought this one was something I would love to make with my family and have our own window painted art.
http://www.uwrf.edu/library/newsletter/images/window%20art%20slices.gif

This one is pretty.
http://www.oldwindowart.com/images/photos/big/016.jpg
WOW!
http://humanflowerproject.com/images/uploads/post-lubnas-pot.jpg



We could always have a seat here... isnt this setting just beautiful!
http://www.kemblemill.com/imageLibrary/DSCN0022.JPG

1st one would be a great project for a child's rooom... my daughter is so artsy she would love it her window. SHe painted her room yellow and took chalk and drew pictures over some of the wall, and for a border at the ceiling she wrote over and over 'If you can imagine it you can achieve it. If you can dream it you can become it." Dad was shocked... lol he couldn't understand why she would paint and then cover most of it up. Dad isn't into art.

The 2nd one made me gasp.. it is stunning... we are getting new windows in our house and I am going to save some of them... at least the ones with the old glass that hasn't been replaced over the years. I am going to find something to do with them.

Jrebel and start gave me some ideas... this one that you just showed me... my husband is building us a deck in the very back of our yard that is going to be enclosed in the back and on on side for privacy , one side is going to be exposed to our garage... which has a door much like the wood work on that window frame... he also built me a heart window box that is attached to a window on that side of the garage... I will find a way to paint some flowers on it or I will have a local art student paint if I can't paint something acceptable... Thank you so much I am so glad you posted that picture. Were there anymore on the site where you found that one?

The 3rd link said I was forbidden to look at it... lol don't know why though.

The last picture was very nice... I could see myself sitting there, of course I would want to wander out in those woods and see what was there... I bet there are tons of birds there.

Thank you Firmy for posting that lovely window.

Wonderful G!Would love to see your family art work if possible.:)

My second link was actually a huge pot covered in real flowers,a beautiful work of art.

Some more ideas for you to work on.
http://www.prairieblossoms.com/images/antiquewindow.JPG
Miy Eco-Memo Board Decor on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://flickr.com/photos/78948648@N00/2416113534)
Portfolio of Old Window Art (http://www.oldwindowart.com/portfolio.htm)

This maybe the best link yet for window art though:)
DIY Craft Projects using Old Vintage Windows Doors - Trash to Treasure - Architectural Salvage (http://www.robomargo.com/windows.html)

BG and Firm, these are amazing links and idea. Love all of them! :)

1639 Marlowe Avenue shade garden on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47241502@N00/178368577/in/set-72157594184003559/)


I'm wowed again! Look how this person used windows in their garden.

Here are some gorgeous liquid sculpture (water drop art)...
Liquid Sculpture - Water Drop photo: BlueWall (http://www.liquidsculpture.com/fine_art/image.htm?title=BlueWall#)

Frang.. those are beautiful.
Kind of reminds me of some coffee art I will post them if she ( my daughter)can direct me to them.

here are some gorgeous liquid sculpture (water drop art)............
Liquid Sculpture - Water Drop photo: BlueWall (http://www.liquidsculpture.com/fine_art/image.htm?title=BlueWall#)


These were amazing! Thank you for sharing! It took looking at a few before I saw the little box and clicked on it to view a segment more detailed. I am so glad I didn't miss that. They were amazing just to view in their entirety but some of what you see in the detailed box blew me away! Great link. :p

You're welcome ladies :)... glad you liked them as much I did, and looking forward to seeing the coffee art bushg...

Ohh! Just saw what you meant by the detailed box jrebel... that is stunning. Thanks for pointing it out.

NOT an artist in any way...

So... I have no idea what looks good or not... but here we go

10890

I'm not much of an artist myself so not a reliable art critic at all... from what I can see though, it's a fascinating painting. Is it something you did? It's actually really good.

HAH! I couldn't pull that off with a gun to my head. I can't draw recognizable stick figures... it's awful.

No, it's something I got off a silent auction at a charity event... currently hanging on my wall...

I have a few other artworks that I acquired... as much as I'm not an artist, I like to make people believe I have artistic taste... heh.

I'll post the others soon.

LOL!. it is a good painting (good taste, eh). Let's see what else you have...

Sneezy If I say its art, in my mind its art and valuableto me so that's all that counts.

Lol, give us the name in the corner and we can figure out if maybe you have something really valuable or at least look at some of their other work.

Its not something I would buy but I did find it interesting how the little communities are circled and it looks like there are ladders to get there.

The little communities that are circled are actually newspaper cutouts of passport sized photos of past great artists... like bruce springsteen, abba, kiss, etc.

I haven't looked at every single one of them... so I'm not sure if there's a significance to certain groups... but one day.

The ladder... there are random sayings painted that says "What men are after" and the painting is actually called "Ladders of Ascension"

Frangi,
Lovvved the liquid art... so very beautiful.Thanks for the link.

Sneezy,
That is quite an interesting piece of artwork.

G,
Did you mean this coffee art?
Coffee Art | Coffee Art of Costa Rica (http://www.costaricacoffeeart.com/)

Or this coffee art?
Seattle Catering - Mobile Espresso Cart - Washington WA (http://www.myseattlecatering.com/espresso.html)

Firm.. the 2nd link... isn't that cute stuff... when I get a moment I will check out the 1st link.. it looks interesting.

G,
I think the latte art so beautiful and I could stare at it all day and not drink a sip:)
(I am not much of a coffee drinker;).. )

The first one Costa Rica coffee art is so fascinating and to be able to drink the art.. now that is called being creative in art.

The little communities that are circled are actually newspaper cutouts of passport sized photos of past great artists...like bruce springsteen, abba, kiss, etc.

I haven't looked at every single one of them...so I'm not sure if there's a significance to certain groups...but one day.

The ladder...there are random sayings painted that says "What men are after" and the painting is actually called "Ladders of Ascension"


You reminded me of a Chinese poem I love that I can't find at the moment... went searching and found this instead, which is just as good (what a find). I'm looking forward to reading through the poetry...
http://www.thedrunkenboat.com/chinafeature.html


LOL! Somehow downloaded a Holden car website.. have replaced it lol

Dare I post one of my pics? Dare I? Okay, I will.

This is the best picture I can take. Unfortunately there is a spray that I put on my oil paintings that doesn't do well when taking photographs, sorry. In real life the painting isn't glossy and it's much sharper than this.

10920

I can't see it only a box with a x in it :(

Alty, have you gotten started back painting yet... I believe I recall you were going to do that sooooooooooonnn!! You really should! :)

Well alty it is absoultely beautiful... is that snow falling?

Rebbie, soon. :)

Bushg, no, not snow, that's the spray I use. When looking at it in person you can't see the gloss of the spray, but the camera picks it up, I've tried everything. The spray protects the painting, so it's necessary, and like I said, not noticeable in person.

There is snow on the ground, three wolves, and tracks in the snow leading away from the wolves. What could it be that made those tracks? Perhaps a rabbit? ;)

Dare I post one of my pics? Dare I? Okay, I will.

This is the best picture I can take. Unfortunately there is a spray that I put on my oil paintings that doesn't do well when taking photographs, sorry. In real life the painting isn't glossy and it's much sharper than this.

10920

Alty,
Beautiful painting...
Thanks for posting... If you have anymore we would love to see it.

Did you do it from an original?
I remember seeing a painting exactly like this.. I think it was someone called Frank something.Frank B. or B Frank.

This girl was part of a community garden show in Ohio they were having a garden viewing walk in the neighborhood... notice all of her friendship bracelets on her left arm.1639 Marlowe Avenue violinist on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47241502@N00/178368578/in/set-72157594184003559/)

Alty,
Beautiful painting...
Thanks for posting...If you have anymore we would love to see it.

Did you do it from an original?
I remember seeing a painting exactly like this..I think it was someone called Frank something.Frank B. or B Frank.

Firmy, it is based on an original, I changed a few things, but wow, B Frank? Really? When I painted it I was not yet married, signed the painting with my maiden name and first initial, A. Frank, yes, that's right, A. Frank. :)

Weird coincidence as I never did see the original painters name, it was a poor photocopy of the painting and the name wasn't visible. Hmmmm, very interesting. :)

HEY! Where did this thread come from? I just noticed it a day ago! :(
Guess I had better pay better attention, huh? :confused:

Clough,I started it because I did not want to put others peoples art work on the "artist in you thread" I wanted to leave that thread for our members artwork, yet I wanted to show others some things I had seen.:)

Firmy, it is based on an original, I changed a few things, but wow, B Frank? Really? When I painted it I was not yet married, signed the painting with my maiden name and first initial, A. Frank, yes, that's right, A. Frank. :)

Weird coincidence as I never did see the original painters name, it was a poor photocopy of the painting and the name wasn't visible. Hmmmm, very interesting. :)

It is weird... I think it was months ago that I saw it,while searching for paintings to answer a question here,but then I never did pay much attention to the site as it wasn't the one I was looking for.I do remember thinking "Wolfs in a Blizzard",which I am sure is not the name of the painting.

When I have the time,I will search and post it here... that will be wonderful to have the original and your painting side by side.

I have to share this it looks so yummy.
Farmgirl Fare: Strawberries in the Garden & an Orange Yogurt Cake Recipe in the Kitchen (http://foodiefarmgirl.blogspot.com/2008/06/strawberries-in-garden-orange-yogurt.html)

I've been looking at these garden blogs for the past few days... some of them are great and have great flower combinations and gardening ideas. I'm smitten.
Notes from a Cottage Garden (http://rosecottagegarden.blogspot.com/)

Today I took my dogs on a car ride and I saw some yellow flowers growing beside of a utlity pole and I thought hmm nice way to detract from that ugly pole... I may have to try planting something there. Well today I'm browsing garden blogs and lo and behold what do I find.
What the hell strip! (http://web.mac.com/charlierj/ArtOfGardening/Home/Entries/2008/8/6_What_the_hell_strip!.html)


May as well throw in this interesting page from that blogWhimsy? Not me. (http://web.mac.com/charlierj/ArtOfGardening/Home/Entries/2008/7/31_Whimsy_not_me..html)

That's gorgeous, bushg. I love that idea and have often had the same thought. Once or twice I've seen people working on prettying up areas near their homes and I imagine how satisfying it must feel. It's not uncommon in Japan where there are small shrines dotted everywhere, usually strewn with flowers and sometimes in the oddest places, like a footbridge or at the bottom of a waterfall in the middle of nowhere. We have a small round-about in our small street with its own patch of ground - I'm fairly sure the few flowers I've seen there are planted by a woman who lives in one of the opposite houses who spends a lot of time in her garden. Cute touch with the dog statue by the way :-)

Oh, frang I wish you could post some of those pictures. Japan wow!
The dog with his tail in the air is cute isn't it... in my neighboorhood there is a house with a the same statue in her yard with the exception he is a beagle... I think it is so cute.

Who would have thunk... I was searching for evening/night blooming flowers... as I have four O'clocks that only bloom in the evening and I am going to add more evening bloomers.. Look what an interesting plant I found... It only blooms once per year!Tohono Chul Park, Queen of the Night: Night-Blooming Cereus (http://www.tohonochulpark.org/Art/NBC.html)

G,
That was a beautiful flower..

Okay, two more of mine;

11156

11157

Okay, two more of mine;

11156

11157
Great work Alty, thanks for sharing! You're too good to be hiding your talent.
Instead of posting your amazing paintings in a thread dedicated to stuff we've seen on the internet,
You should have your work indexed with the other artists of this site.
Clough would be more than happy to do this for you:) Go for it girly!

Thanks AkaeTrue, I'm still a bit reluctant to post with the other artists on this site. I enjoy painting and I do hang my work in my house and show it to friends and family, but I've seen the work of other artists on this site, I'm a bit shy to post my pictures among theirs, don't think I quite measure up.

Thanks for saying that you like them, I do too, and that's enough for me. :)

Go, Go, Go, Alty!! Post that Art on the art threads!! Do you think any of us feel worthy of posting our work? I know I don't. I enjoy sharing my work and the questions about technique and such but feel worthy to post~~~~Not me but I did anyway. Please do, seriously. Your work should be seen on the Art Threads!! :)

Timing is everything, right? There was not a post under you post with images and I posted on "Rate this Answer" on your work about hiding your talent, clicked and AkaeTrue's post was there and mentions you should not hide your talent. I think that should confirm you should not be hiding it, don't you? Hmmmm??

Gosh, thanks you two, I really appreciate what you said. Okay, I'll think about posting on the art threads, okay? :)

Some other amazing stuff that I LOVE, hand paintings (http://freshpics.blogspot.com/2007/01/amazing-hand-painting-art.html).
I'm really in to unique and weird stuff!

Gosh, thanks you two, I really appreciate what you said. Okay, I'll think about posting on the art threads, okay? :)

I am NOT saying this just because you are my friend. You aren't giving yourself enough credit girl! Those painting are beautiful! Do what everyone said, and post them on the art thread.

Geez, I wish I had some good pics of my floral designs, and all of the weddings, ballrooms, and show homes, etc. that I have done. I am going to see if I can get some of those pics and post them. Unfortunately, most of them are polaroids, or pics I would have to scan, and figure out how to print them. :(

Okay, I'll do it. Thanks everyone for your kind words, they mean allot to me.

For me, well, I look at those pictures and see all the mistakes, all the flaws, the things I wanted to do differently but didn't know how.

I thank you, I really do. :)

Starby, you have been holding out on us or I have just missed out. I didn't know you created floral designs. PLEASE post them. After you scan them and save to a file, if you need help posting them, let us know. Floral designs set the mood of the room. I have zilch talent in that area. I am so anxious to see some of your creations!! I can't believe I haven't seen some of them before.

Rebbie, Starby's a pro, used to own her own floral shop. I haven't seen any of her creations either, but I'm very sure that she's great at what she does. In fact, and I hope she doesn't mind me telling anyone, she just got a contract to do floral arrangements, I can tell she's very excited about it. This isn't her first contract, but I'm hoping, for her, that this one will be the beginning of an at home business with many contracts coming her way. :)

I'm not goo with flower arrangements either, I've tried, but it always looks like a 5 year old put it together, sad. ;)

Alty, how did little Starby keep this a secret for so long?? LOL I am so ready to see some of her creations.

Starby is deep, we'll never know everything. ;) No, I don't think it ever really came up, that's why she's never mentioned it. I hope she's not mad that I told.

Starby, sweetie, forgive me? ;)

Haha! You're reasonably safe Alty! ;) I thought I had brought it up that I'm a floral designer, and used to have my own shop and stuff. I think Firmy and Clough and a few others knew for sure, because we were all having a conversation one day. I think it was on the "these are amazing" thread.

I got a job as a receptionist/gopher, at a flower shop when I was really young, and after awhile, the owner started to let me make little things. I loved it, so I stuck with it.

Betcha all didn't know that I've been skydiving too did you! LOL! (I missed my mark, and almost landed on a cow once... hahaha!)

Okay, two more of mine;

11156

11157

Those are terrific, Alty. They're so light and delicate. You're very artistic.

I've always been amazed at the Talent of this guy , he draws 3D crayon drawings on sidewalks. I'll see if I can find some more.

11303

11304

11305

I've seen a lot of his work M, and they are incredible sidewalk paintings!

I've seen some of his work before too, he's great. It does make me sad though, first rainfall and bye bye art. :(

Friend!

Here is a thread you might be interested in:)
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/other-arts-leisure/julian-beever-132512.html#post711531

What a great video , at one point it looked like he was going to fall in the water :eek:

Thanks firmy (and rebby for posting it)

How awe-inspiringly life-like and beautiful is that (could almost dip your toe in the water)! Thanks firmbeliever (& reb)...

OK here's a few more , the 3rd one is the one from the video... amazing stuff!

11318

11319

11320

Those are incredible. Can't believe they're all done in chalk. :)

He's dipping, how amazing! It's just so incredible... the kids look like they're having a great time and are about to be swallowed by a crocodile.

Was searching for painted windows and found this one... I love how the light and reflections from the outside show on it.in through the windows on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nuanc/594621731/)
And

Very nice G! I really liked that, and the others on the right that I clicked on.

I just love this photo. The boat on the right is my Uncle's sailboat, FreeWind. This is my grandparent's front yard in Maine. Oh, to be in Maine today! :)

HC that is beautiful... I love the reflections in the water!

Hi bushg et al,
Here's something unimagined before... Japanese water fountain:
YouTube - japanese water fountain. amazing! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5rCANeKSl0)

Beautiful, just beautiful!

While looking at Frangi's video, I saw this, and although not breathtakingly beautiful, lol, you guys all know I can't resist watching dogs having a great time! :D What a lucky dog this guy is!

YouTube - home alone (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOqa9X-0qAA&NR=1)

I also came across this... just beautiful. The things they can do with water!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9loUk3BTK7Y&feature=related

Looks like a heap of fun!! A chase would be hilarious... he's probably too fast though and would bowl everyone over on the slide!

... and he didn't even have to pay admission to go on the waterslide! LOL! The dogs will play when mommies away! :D

Both links were great Starby!! The first one reminded me so much of Emily, our Lab. We had one Lab, our first when the kids were little. We would go on a river that had rapids and when my niece would jump in on a rope swing in the deep part, Buck would jump in and she would get his tail as he swam out of the water, being her hero. How precious.

I wish I had a source of water in our front lawn, a little pond or such and could do the lights and play Christmas Carols as the water kept rhythm with the tunes. :)

Both links were great Starby!!! The first one reminded me so much of Emily, our Lab. We had one Lab, our first when the kids were little. We would go on a river that had rapids and when my niece would jump in on a rope swing in the deep part, Buck would jump in and she would get his tail as he swam out of the water, being her hero. How precious.

I wish I had a source of water in our front lawn, a little pond or such and could do the lights and play Christmas Carols as the water kept rhythm with the tunes. :)

I know!! Wouldn't that be so cooollll to have a mini version of something like that in the front yard for C'mas? Mind you, here the water might freeze mid air! LOL!

(I'm watching the CMA awards right now... lovin it! :D)... Rebby our numbers are off... quick... answer 700 questions or so! LOL! ;)

Very happy penguin!
YouTube - Very happy Gentoo penguin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJaMtBKnN-I)

I think they were screwing with the penguins head! They just wanted to play! LOL! That was cool to watch.

Sweet hey, starby.

Another christmas light show

Little drummer boy.. Bob Seger
YouTube - Christmas Lights - Bob Seger - Little Drummer Boy - 2006 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S50cf3xIb50&feature=related)

The Thinker Statue by Auguste Rodin (http://www.garden-fountains.com/famous-statues/thinker.htm)

This is on the University of Louisville campus. Students used to put a roll of
Toilet paper in his folded arm.

'The Thinker' is one of those classics we all love.

Here's a favourite statue of mine from the grounds of The Australian National University. She is the goddess Saraswati. The statue was a gift from the Indonesian government in 1969.

'The Thinker' is one of those classics we all love.

Here's a favourite statue of mine from the grounds of The Australian National University. She is the godess Saraswati. The statue was a gift from the Indonesian government in 1969.

Much prettier than "The Thinker." I tried to attach the image like you
Just did, but I didn't have any luck. I've visited Cairns, Melbourne and
Sydney.

It's gorgeous Couchcarrot, and not a statue you ever tire of seeing. I'm from Sydney originally... did you have a chance to see the harbour? My sister and her husband are visiting their daughter in Cairns this Christmas. Do you work at the University in Louisville?

The image needs to be attached saved as a gif... if that helps.

No. I don't work there. My late dad graduated from there.

I did see the harbor in Sydney, but I was afraid to climb the bridge
Like some of the other tour members paid to do. I spent a lot
Of time at the Circle Quay. Which I pronounced K-W-A-Y
Until the concierge at the Wentworth Hotel corrected me and
Said it's pronounced KEY. :confused:

Circular Quay is nice for a stroll.. haven't been there in years. When my mum lived in Sydney we would always take the kids to Luna Park and eat lunch under the Harbour Bridge. Loved doing that. I haven't climbed the Harbour Bridge either... although I'd like do one day. My boyfriend has a real fear of heights, so I'll probably have to take my son with me.

Sorry to hear about your father passing. What did he graduate in?

I have a few things to organise (and remember) before leaving here in around an hour's time... enjoyed chatting with you. Hope you have a lovely Christmas day.

YouTube - Christmas (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLazKA9KTYk&feature=related)

The year 2008 in photographs (part 1 of 3) - The Big Picture - Boston.com (http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/12/the_year_2008_in_photographs_p.html)

Warning: some images are graphic and can be considered offensive.

The art thread led to an eBay link that led to look what's selling on eBay for $46,000 at the moment... this artist is amazing, hey.
VladimirKush.com : To the Top (http://www.vladimirkush.com/popup.php?id=256&category=Originals/Sold)

hands towards the sun and snowbells.....

Frangi!! oooh.. me likey.