One of the most beautiful things I noticed when we were on holiday was the light on the water. Our cottage overlooked, Loch Carron, which was tidal, but very calm. Every morning we looked out of the window to a glorious view of the water. And many of our walks involved views of the loch. Capturing the atmosphere and beauty on camera proved difficult:
However, on our final full day we visited the Lochcarron Gallery and enjoyed seeing the different ways that local artists interpreted the area. One piece of work particularly gabbed our attention, seeming to capture perfectly the shimmering light and peaceful waters. And so Mr Snail bought it for me and we brought home the wonderful “Dispersing Sea Mists” by Helena Emmans:
The photographs don’t do it justice, but it really does shimmer like the water. It is made using hand dyed threads wrapped around wood. A lovely memento of our holiday.
The Snail of Happiness 
Laurie Graves
/ May 28, 2018Beautiful!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ May 28, 2018I know… and I can lie in bed and gaze at it!
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Laurie Graves
/ May 28, 2018Even better!
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deborah @ the magic jug
/ May 28, 2018We’ve also recently returned from a holiday in Scotland, and it was just magical. We spent a week walking the Great Glen Way, and then a week exploring the area around Inverness. Now we can’t wait to go back, and we were delighted to have been able to do the whole thing on public transport or on foot.
Your photos really do capture the kind of scenery we enjoyed.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ May 28, 2018I’m so impressed that you managed to use public transport. We are already thinking about another trip next year.
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deborah @ the magic jug
/ May 29, 2018It was actually surprisingly easy (though expensive!). We did last year’s trip to Scotland on the train too. And some of the train trips were just spectacular – eg Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh; Glasgow to Fort William; Fort William to Mallaig. Truly stunning.
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katechiconi
/ May 28, 2018How lovely, a beautiful artwork as a memento of your trip rather than the usual run of souvenirs.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ May 28, 2018We started buying pictures to remember our holidays quite some years ago. When we first started, we could only afford prints, but it’s lovely now to be able to buy original pieces and therefore also support local artists.
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indishe
/ May 28, 2018Beautiful pics
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tialys
/ May 28, 2018What a wonderful memento of your holiday.
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insearchofitall
/ May 28, 2018No photograph can really capture the magic of a place but that doesn’t stop us from trying. Beautiful. Deep envy here. 😉
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Going Batty in Wales
/ May 28, 2018Love it! What a fabulous place and a momento to treasure!
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wybrow1966
/ May 28, 2018Beautiful – I don’t think I got to Scotland until I was in my thirties and unfortunately have not had the opportunity to return. It was supposed to be a touring holiday but I got as far as Mull and refused to go any further – simply beautiful!
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thecontentedcrafter
/ May 28, 2018I am so happy to hear you not only found a unique piece of art but also supported the artist by purchasing her work. It looks as if it would be a mesmerising piece to stand in front of in the flesh! Your photos could have been taken around the area I live in – isn’t that amazing! It was settled by the emigrant Scots and it is said they chose this place for its similar weather and topography.
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nanacathy2
/ May 28, 2018I love the way light shimmers on water wnd the pciture you choose captures this beautifully. What a wonderful way to remember holidays.
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Ann Pole
/ May 29, 2018Beautiful. 🙂
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KerryCan
/ May 29, 2018I wish I could get an up-close look at your artwork! I loved Scotland and very much want to go back!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ May 29, 2018I think Helena’s own photos are better than mine at capturing her work (http://www.helenaemmansartist.com/hand-dyed-thread-pieces), but there is no substitute for seeing art for real. So, you need a trip to Skye, where she is based!
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Bethany-Jade
/ May 29, 2018Glad you had such a lovrly holiday. That thread painting is so lovely! I have always found reflections off water to be so romantic, wether its off the sea, a river or lake, or just the rainsoaked pavement.
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redappleyarn
/ May 29, 2018We also buy mementos of our holidays – not always wool related.
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iamsimplyhooked
/ May 29, 2018What a stunning piece of art work – and I can completely see why you chose it.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ May 30, 2018I liked lots of the pictures in the gallery, but this one really spoke to me.
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anne54
/ May 29, 2018“It is made using hand dyed threads wrapped around wood.” No wonder it sang to you! I think the artist created it with you in mind. Thanks for the link to her work…..I am off for a closer look now.
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anne54
/ May 29, 2018Oh wow! They are stunning. They do shimmer, just like reflections.
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TammiePainter
/ May 29, 2018What a gorgeous view! And now I’m on the hunt for the perfect wood pieces to try that art technique out on.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ May 30, 2018It really is an amazing technique and I reckon that you could achieve all sorts of different effects using different threads too.
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quietwatercraft
/ June 12, 2018Wow that’s beautiful, it looks just like ripples on the water.
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