Took a stroll around the perimeter and something colorful caught my eye. There – discretely propped against a generator close to the community garden – was this little gem.
A slate grey chip – about four inches across painted with flowers. Someone went to the trouble of making this and planting it in the wild. And now I am curious.
So channeling my inner Claudia McGill*, I went out yesterday and put this in its place which of course I just happened to have sitting in a box waiting for deployment.
Will keep you informed of any breathless developments on the walking rock exchange front.
*Claudia is a most prolific and endlessly creative poet, artist, blogger who has a habit of creating little tiles that she plants when out walking. See here and here.
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Hello Josie Thanks for sharing this idea about rock.
This is so lovable! You are as brave as whimsical. I do hope the first artist didn't just plant the rock and keep on going. I'm hoping for a return, the surprised and delighted discovery, the ensuing conversation. Shall be watching this spot for developments! -- Elizabeth
I found another one yesterday! A round gray stone with a light grey peace sign cunningly tucked into the mulch around a newly planted tree. I shall replace that one too. The game's afoot!
Hi Josie,
Love these painted rocks... You may be interested in Rocks of Swindon (home town does good). I was last there in 2018, and kept seeing painted rocks wherever we walked. Charming designs. Here's the Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/339042903257404/
Cheers
Martin
Thanks for the link Martin. And Lydiard Park as well. Back in the day - when it was a wild and untamed place - it was my personal adventure playground.
And cheers to you.
Thanks for the mention. I love hearing about these exchanges whenever and wherever they happen and your rock will catch someone's eye and make them happy, whether they pick it up or not, I know it!
What a great idea! It's like a big secret, something we all want to follow!
It's a lovely thing to do.