POM POMS IN SPRING
Hens & chicks jumping out of a broken pot ...Riding the weather rollercoaster here in Ohio is never dull. We have had heavy rain with high winds and cold temperatures. Now we are experiencing hot, dry days of 86 degrees. All the trees are spouting leaves and the bulbs are proudly displaying their brilliant blooms. Everyone's lawns are greening up, and the first sounds of lawnmowers has filled the air. Inspiration for art is everywhere. My neighbor's tree has always made me want to create a mixed media piece entitled POM POMS IN SPRING. When the leaf buds begin to explode in their chartreuse green, they look like bright green pom poms scattered along the tree branches. This is the year I am creating that piece of art. It is no wonder that the creative urges begin to stir as the sunlight finally bursts forth with the ushering in of springtime promise. All of nature has been eager to get on with the program after the grayness and dreary half-light of winter. This p