I don't know how big, or little, this series might be,or indeed how soon the next one will appear. But this is the first, a remarkable find pointed out to me on the 30mph sign painted last year on an approach road into Hallaton in Leicestershire. A stray leaf from a nearby ash tree had obviously landed on the road, and the sign maker just covered it over with his thick white paint. Rain, salt and tyre scuffing did the rest, until the leaf finally disappeared, leaving its ghost made from the tarred surface. So of course I'm now out there seeing if it's happened elsewhere, dodging the traffic and not for the first time on my hands and knees in the middle of the road.
How wonderful. Doulton did a series of pots decorated a bit like this, by applying real leaves, which were then removed, leaving an impression in the soft clay. Natural Foliage Ware it was called, and had a very autumnal feel.
Be careful Mr.A! I know they're not 'found art' but seaweed jugs and pots in pubs are wonderful; they're getting rare and it's safer in there than getting down to it on the highway...on second thoughts - as you were.
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Ooh, I'll keep my eyes peeled too. What a delightful thing to find!
Enjoyed the stirring stick lion too.
How wonderful. Doulton did a series of pots decorated a bit like this, by applying real leaves, which were then removed, leaving an impression in the soft clay. Natural Foliage Ware it was called, and had a very autumnal feel.
Very classy! Where I live, there are some chips petrified in the pavement...
Quick, photograph them Caroline!
Gorgeous - nature triumphs over man.
I was interested to see this - and hear about the Doulton series as I used this technique for my pottery A-Level many moons ago with apple leaves.
Almost on topic...
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentonline/news/2010/september/24/line-marking_crew_paint_over_d.aspx
Blimey Gawain. But thankyou.
Be careful Mr.A! I know they're not 'found art' but seaweed jugs and pots in pubs are wonderful; they're getting rare and it's safer in there than getting down to it on the highway...on second thoughts - as you were.
Thankyou Jon, but seaweed jugs and pots? That's something I know nothing about, so please do tell.
The leaf ghost. I love the sound of that.
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