Do you ever realise that you’ve walked past something a thousand times and never noticed it? It happened to me recently, on Exmouth seafront. I was sitting at a bench eating fish and chips, as you know I will at any opportunity, and attached to the wall in front of me there were probably thirty pottery tiles. One of them had a date,
I’ve since found out that they were made at an event called ‘Clay in the Park’, part of the annual festival in the town. Here are a few more that I’ve put into collages.
Some look like they were made by children, no doubt they’re all grown up now. Aren’t their creations fab? I thought I was observant but apparently not!
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What an enchanting discovery!
Thank you my dear 🙂 I’m glad you like them.
They’re all so lovely. I especially love the ice cream cone, the little sailboat riding the waves, and the little white fish blowing bubbles. Thanks for sharing these.
Very creative young people weren’t they?
Aren’t these tiles just wonderful! And yes, Gilly, pay attention at the back there 😉
You sussed me 🙂
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A teacher at school used to say ‘It’s easy to look – but harder to see’. Years later a tutor would suddenly fire questions like ‘how many windows in the top deck of a double-decker bus’. These tiles are lovely – well worth a second and third look, as it were. I’m still learning to ”see. Don’t think I’ll ever be as observant as I would like!
I’m actually not as bad as I make out, I habitually look in every direction, up is very often rewarding!
Judging by your photos you are very observant 😉 You often notice things others would miss…..
These are all so delightful, Gilly. Of course, I love the palm trees and the ice cream the most. 🙂
I can see they would match your personality 🙂
You’ve got to save something to see on another day! A great post, and a good lesson.
(PS You might be interested in this which has absolutely no connection to your post!
http://sageproject.org.au/2015/08/07/deep-winter-agrarian-gathering-in-daylesford/)
Thanks Meg and for the link, it’s good to see his lovely smile!
Every time Exmouth is mentioned it brings back a memory of the men calling “… and you pay on the boooooaaaaat”!
They’re still at it, cruising the Jurassic coast! By the way what is water soluble stabiliser?
Love them Gilly! It’s magical when you discover something quirky that you’ve not noticed before! 🙂
I thought so too 🙂
Love the seaside theme to those tiles … Speaks of happy memories.
and long sunny days!
Really cool find. Love the light on them creating shadow and definition. Wow!
Individually they are simple and sweet but together wow is the word!
Serendipity… 😀
Yep, spot on 🙂
Something we all need to do more often Gilly…open our eyes.
Yes Jo I totally agree, how are you sweetie? 🙂
I love how you have displayed them for us Gilly, they just say sun, summer and down on the beach. What fun people must’ve had creating them…
Wouldn’t it have been lovely to make one? 🙂
Very unique! I love working with clay. It’s relaxing.
wonderful – and yes I think it happens to all of us, you walk past something and realize it must have been there forever but you never saw it – happens to me with ancient houses with wonderful statues on them – usually I am just looking straight ahead hurrying to my next appointment! thanks fro the reminder – oh and thx for stopping by my blog, much appreciated Poli
so different, each! Thank you for your gallery!
Thank you for your visit Frizz 🙂
Love the new theme and layout of your blog Gilly. Just beautiful! 😀
Great post and photos as usual. Sometimes we look without seeing. Just as we would hear without listening. But I am glad you saw this and took shots so you can share it with us. It’s just gorgeous! The one with the hand/fingers is my favourite. Clearly talented kids that made this. A pity they don’t do it every year 😀
Ahh I like the hand, but the round bottomed person with the fishing rod wins, thanks for visiting Sonel 🙂
So glad you did open your eyes Gilly. These are lovely!
Thanks Julia, they are lovely all together!
Those photogarphy are really amazing Gilly wow !
Bless you Jake 🙂
It’s amazing what we see when we do. Honestly Gilly, I must open my eyes to my WP Blog friends again. I’ve been caught up in so much else that I’m often too exhausted to even approve comments… Cheers!