I cannot remember how many years ago I painted this plaque. It was during my folk art painting era. For years it hung on the back gate, exposed to all the weather could throw at it.
It seems I did not do a very good job of weather proofing it and slowly it disintegrated. The paint became crackled and flaky. The rain soaked into the layers. I thought it was ready to be dumped.
But Jack would not hear of it being thrown away. “It is wabi sabi” he said. “I am going to resurrect it”.
So it lay on the top shelf with all the other things waiting to be repaired.
When I told Jack the WP photo challengeΒ this week was “weathered”, he said “I know exactly what you can use”…. I had forgotten I had ever painted this….
Perfect! Has great character!
Bless Jack for his excellent timing!
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Thanks Del
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I am not Humpty Dumpty but when I say a word it means exactly what I want it to mean.
When I say.the Japanese word wabi sarbi it is like the Velverteen Rabbit or faded old blue jeans frayed here and there, something that time has touched. It reminds me of the universal truth that every thing is subject to change and to cling to things only causes us grief. Wu wei go with the flow of nature, accepting the inavatable.
Besides all that woffeling your folk art is so good Any excuse is good to allow me to keep it.
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and maybe one day renovate it???
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Well worth some rescuing tlc. Good on you, both – creator and conserver.
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More like hoarder than conserver. Jack has been meaning to do it up for about 3 years now!!!
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I am a problem, please practice patience Pauline.
I plan to preserve, it just as it is, with a coat of clear Estapol.
It will then go, not to the pool room, but to a sheltered place the β Serenity Seatβ.
Holding and collecting possessing and loving their is a difference.
We do not have to be perfect it is what I like about The Velverteen Rabbit, π¨πππΏ
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I will wait patiently…
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You found the perfect weathered thing; I actually like it just as it is! π
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Thanks Cathy. It is pretty close to completely disintegrating at the moment
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Most certainly weathered. And definitely worth hanging onto those dear frogs π
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Maybe I will get around to painting another one…
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One with king parrots π
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Thatβs a good suggestion…
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Oh, what delightful Wabi Sabi frogs, Pauline!! Well done Jack for saving them ππ
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Jack loves wabi sabi (maybe that is why he loves me!!!)
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Well, you might have sussed I am all for Wabi Sabi!
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Thank you π¨π
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It is like those old Christmas ornaments that come out only once a year to remind us of when we made them decades earlier.
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Excep I forgot to take mine down!!!
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Love those frogs.. and I am certain you will do an excellent job of restoring it to its former glory Pauline.. Enjoy your weekend my friend xx
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Thanks Sue. I’m not sure how Jack plans to restore it, it is very crumbly. Keep warm over there.
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Oh I am sure he will come up with a great plan.. π
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Gβday Sue, I am not posting as I was neglecting my restoration work.
I still visit some of my favourite inspirational blog posts.
Kind regards Jack.π¨πππΏ
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Wonderful to see you Jack.. and i know the feeling, I spend far too long in WP. But I am limiting my own time here this year. And being more Nurturing of my own projects π All the very best my friend.. So good to see your smiles. π and yes we have our praying hands now no longer any need for _/\_ when we have π in all shades.. π β€
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Sweet – and still a treat I think. Good memory that man of yours…!
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I had certainly forgotten all about it. It has been stored away, waiting, for about 3 years…
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Mmm. Many old things come in handy…if you have not thrown them away…
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I tend to be a minimalist. My mantra is “if you don’t use it, bin it…” so it is good to have Jack ferret some things away
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I see – my husband has filled our basement and every corner of the old garage with old electric gadgets and stoves and lamps and…
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But what about you Leya?
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Well…when he is away I try to …lose some of them…
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Haha I like it…π
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They do have charm, Pauline. Reminds me of the frog song π π
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Frog song???
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The McCartney one? I’m never sure what it’s called. π
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Good morning Jo. I will have to Google it, but that could be a mistake because then It will be going round in my head all day…
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here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcDVH8DiBnM never heard it before, my education is now complete for the morning….
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Yep, that’s it! I can’t for the life of me think which but I have featured this video in one of my posts this year π π It’s a favourite.
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Love it…
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Those frogs survived splendidly, although surrounded by the results of extreme weathering. I can see how it was a beauty in the past. Enjoyed your offering for the challenge, Pauline. π
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Thanks Olga. Time to paint another one πΈπ¨
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It’s perfect right now, no longer shiny and new so if Jack could do it soon . . .
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Well you can’t rush these things Gilly, he’s been pondering it for about 3 years…
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