Tripping with an Artist's Eye

Last week I went on vacation to Florida,

and here is what caught my eye in terms of artistic inspiration:

Aerial views of sinuous rivers and snowy fields

begging to be turned into quilt designs.

Strong lines:



Sunset colors

with bonus design lines:

Unusual view points:

Dave and me (with camera) reflected in glass of an outdoor aquarium.

African mask in hotel lobby:



This is one mask, 16 feet high and 240 pounds, and is worn by one dancer.


 

Here's the story behind the giant mask.

(Click for a bigger view.)



A smaller African mask.

Animals as life and as art,

in Disney's Animal Kingdom:

I hope you're inspired!