Today, I share three images that intrigued me, and the theme is hands...
We spotted this tiny fragment of writing about hands among all the metal caps on one work. In what context is left to the imagination. I took Mac1's hand to give scale to the collage work, then caught the shadow of my hand as I expressed some thoughts to her about the metal pages on which we found this little mystery.
We both like to use our hands for creative works; in her case, it is embroidery, patchwork, quilting, etching, and printmaking. My part is mainly writing, photography, and crocheting. Then, there is the work of jigsaw puzzles! We each worked on both of these. The pieces, as you see, were challenging.
The turtle was the easier of the two insofar as it was completed in a little over an hour by myself and similar for Mac1. The fox, however, was an altogether more troublesome figure. Too many bits of the same(ish) colour. Mac1 completed in something of the order of four hours. I managed it in a little over three. Each was a delight and absorbing. Very different... and, I believe, being animals, perfectly suited to Nature Friday!
That only leaves me to remind you all that we are again facing the end of the month, and next week is also FFF!!!
I watched some of the International Jigsaw Puzzle Competition in Spain yesterday and today. I do jigsaws to relax. Some were completing 500 piece puzzles in 20 minutes. I got a bit stressed just watching them.
ReplyDeleteThe puzzles are just lovely! Do you frame them? Best, /Fay
ReplyDeleteHari Om
DeleteNo...we like to deconstruct and circulate around family and friends... And sometimes redo. Yxx
The puzzles are gorgeous and look very challenging!
ReplyDeleteA bit of sibling rivalry over jigsaw puzzles ...?
ReplyDeleteHari Om
DeleteNo rivalry. Sis not that interested in timings, I only check in a self-challenge... Part of that "is age affecting coordination" enquiry that tends to shadow one these days! Yxx
Love the turtle and the fox puzzles. Take care, have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteIt’s a long time since I did a jig saw puzzle. In fact, I doubt that I will ever do one again.
ReplyDeletethese are beautiful, I did not know they make wooden puzzles or that they came in shapes when completed. it would take me a year if it ever happens at all.... I am impressed
ReplyDeleteHands are interesting story tellers!
ReplyDeleteThe art alone, created with recycled products is nature alone....but those puzzles are also gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteAfternoon YAM and Mac 1 what a fun and beautiful post. the puzzles are spectacular....
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Jigsaw puzzles with no straight edges - that's hardly fair. How do you start without corners 🤔 😳
ReplyDeleteHari OM
DeleteWith some difficulty, it is to be admitted. One just formed clusters and then snapped them together. Eventually. Yxx
Wow! ~ amazing and stunning jigsaw puzzles ~ beautiful ~ namaste,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I have done several of those more intricate puzzles. They are quite difficult and challenging but I do enjoy them. But they are a bit pricey so they are a special treat.
ReplyDeleteThose puzzles sure look difficult but they are also beautiful. Our mom likes doing puzzles too, but has never tried one like that.
ReplyDeleteThese look really difficult! Such a lovely past time.
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