Or, at least I try to. I don't even realize I am doing it much of the time. I will see a pretty birdie and will find myself attempting to communicate with it. It makes me giggle to imagine what folks who randomly happen upon my "kaa ka kaaaaa!" are thinking.
I have always felt a bit connected to black birds and magpies everywhere. I am a scavenger who tends to be distracted easily by glittery, shiny things. My collection of found objects is tucked in various places throughout my nest.
Take a gander at a few little bits I have picked up recently....
I love cicadas. As an Oregonian, I had never seen a cicada until I moved to Texas. I was ecstatic to have found this one in perfect condition.
I was tickled when I saw this on the ground near my feet. Magnolia trees are another native Texan I didn't see much of in Oregon. Their seed pods are amazing, and look like something from a prehistoric garden, don't you think? I love the blooms on a magnolia tree, though I am not too fond of the trees. Texas trees are more like shrubbery than the gargantuan trees I grew up around.....
The nest is not a found object, but the wee butterfly is. Isn't she lovely? I am always mesmerized by butterflies. Just the other day I was chasing one in the playground with my children. We thought sure we could capture it, but alas, it was not meant to be....
Found this little eggie a while ago, in the beginning of Spring. I wanted to share it along with my other found objects, though, as it is so lovely. I appreciate its pale, pale blue accompanied by odd markings of a purpley black color.
I am currently working on some 3d collages that incorporate some of my precious found objects. As soon as they are finished, I will post photos here.
