Thursday 6 February 2020

The water's rising....

Hi Everybody!

Today we had another dry, cold day, with lots of opportunities for walking. The Rhine is rising rapidly after all the rainfall here in the past few days, Yesterday the water had risen up to the pathway along the river, but today the pathway was underwater, too. We are expecting a big storm with heavy winds from Sunday, so that should give us some excitement!

I made this A2 piece a couple of weeks back in art group. The background was gessoed and textured before I painted the circles. The little girl and peacock feathers were added with stencils and black acrylic paint using a sponge:





Then I made some digital alterations with hearts so it fits to Elizabeth's theme at AJJ and to TIOT, share the love:




I am also linking to Paint Party Friday

Wednesday was a cold but sunny day and I walked along the Rhine:


It is very full and has overflowed its banks:



The water fowl love the floods:




The water is up to the path:









The moon was beautiful:



Today (Thursday) the water was a lot higher, it's nearly up to the top:


The pathway is officially closed - not that it stops people walking there:


 One of the marks on the wall showing previous high water stands - this is nearly a meter over my head:


Some of the marks are higher than the wall, which is over 3 meters:



The little stream is now like a lake:







Water, water everywhere:



I'm wondering how high it will be tomorrow!

Have a great day, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!
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69 comments:

  1. Crafting QueenThursday, February 06, 2020

    Love your piece of art. That's a lot of water, hope that everyone will be safe. Love your photos they are beautiful. Hugs Anesha

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  2. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 06, 2020

    Thanks Anesha! Yes, it's a lot of water, and tomorrow it will be even more.

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  3. AnonymousThursday, February 06, 2020

    Hi Val, wow, what a lovely post, love your new art piece in both variations, great colours, too. The Rhine has really risen, it looks like it was 2 years back. Hope it doesn't get too high or the town will get wet feet! Look after yourself and please don't walk where it's dangerous, I know you!!! Hugs, Sarah

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 06, 2020

      Thanks Sarah. Now, would I do dangerous things?! I will be careful, pinky promise!

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  4. kathyinozarksThursday, February 06, 2020

    Your art page is sooooo cool Valerie-I love it so much, enjoyed all of your photos too

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  5. SueThursday, February 06, 2020

    I love this Valerie, especially now you've added the hearts. You really have had some water haven't you! We're expecting Storm Ciara on Sunday too, so a day to craft I think. Take care, Sue xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 06, 2020

      Thanks Sue. Sunday will definitely be a day to stay home!

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  6. CJ KennedyThursday, February 06, 2020

    I love the heart balloons blowing in the breeze. You might need a balloon to blow you over the walking path so your feet don't get wet! That is a lot of water. The water fowl look very happy with all that water.Hopefully no damage from the flooding. Beautiful moon pic, too.

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 06, 2020

      Funny you should say that because I dreamt I was floating over the Rhine on a kite!

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  7. David M. Gascoigne,Thursday, February 06, 2020

    The rising water may get to be too much even for the birds, Valerie, but obviously the Canada Geese will handle it best of all! I think you have to immediately stop being so creative (and this with sore fingers even) so the rest of us don't feel like clods. Maybe we need to drink more coffee!

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 06, 2020

      Yes David, more coffee is the solution! There were Canada geese in our back yard today, I've never seen them there before.

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  8. DVArtistThursday, February 06, 2020

    Storming here as well.Love the colorful balloons.

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  9. FlissThursday, February 06, 2020

    Gorgeous artwork Valerie and love that little girl - gotta love Banksy style. Great photos too and sorry to see the Rhine has risen so high. Hope it goes down soon.
    Have a great weekend.
    Fliss xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 06, 2020

      Thanks Fliss! The river will be even higher tomorrow.

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  10. Elkes LebensglückThursday, February 06, 2020

    Wie es weiter steigt das Wasser und es soll ja nochmal an steigen am Wochenende!
    Schöne Fotos von den Vögeln!
    Zu deinen Bildern sie sind allerliebst ach so schön an zusehen!!!
    Die Kunst egal ob von der Natur oder eine eigne Kreationen sind einmalig!
    Pass auf dich gut auf gerade wegen deine Finger und auch deiner Gesundheit!Du siehst wieviele Menschen sich gednaken machen und auch sorgen*zwinker* du bist ein besonderer Mensch den man ins Herz einfach nur schliessen kann,
    Lieben Gruss Elke
    Ich wüsnche dir eine schöne Rest

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 06, 2020

      Ja, die naechsten Tagen werden kritisch sein mit dem Hochwasser. Und danke fuer die lieben Woerter!

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  11. MeggymayThursday, February 06, 2020

    Fabulous art pages Valerie and I really like how you added the extra digital details and the image of the little girl with her balloons is so sweet.
    The Rhine looks so full and it must be quite a worry that it would flood.
    Have a good weekend.
    Yvonne xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 07, 2020

      Thanks Yvonne. Floods are always a risk near the Rhine.

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  12. kiwikidThursday, February 06, 2020

    Beautiful art piece Valerie. I hope the storm is not a bad one, it looks like you ha enough water already.

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 07, 2020

      Thanks. We do indeed. And last summer the Rhine was so low ....

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  13. Lisabella RussoThursday, February 06, 2020

    I love your painting, it's so beautiful! The birds look happy indeed with the bonus waters...

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  14. ChristineFriday, February 07, 2020

    Beautiful page! looking very wet and green over there.

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 07, 2020

      Thanks. Yes, wet and green is a good description!

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  15. aussie aNNieFriday, February 07, 2020

    BEAUTIFUL photos, just think your part of the world is amazing... love your painting,m so artistic and we have RAIN lots of it. Monte doesn't like it as he just wants to go for a walk and swim in the puddles.. silly monkey..xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 07, 2020

      Too funny, I would love to see Monty trying to swim in a puddle!

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  16. My name is Erika.Friday, February 07, 2020

    I just love the new header Valerie. That is a fantastic photo and you can really see the high water level. Does that affect your walking paths? And very cool art today. I like the texture of the white and how you turned circles into balloons. Very clever. Hope your week is going well. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 07, 2020

      Thanks. The paths along the river and through the fields are all under water, so I need to find other places to walk today!

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  17. My name is Erika.Friday, February 07, 2020

    Whoops-I forgot to say thanks for linking up to Art Journal Journey too!

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  18. My name is Erika.Friday, February 07, 2020

    And whoops again. Can you tell it is later in the evening after working all day? Thanks for linking up to try It On Tuesday also.

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  19. Only Yesterday BlogFriday, February 07, 2020

    Lovely photos, thank you for sharing!
    By the way, I followed you blog, I hope I can see you on mine too. Thank you.

    http://sarahrizaga.blogspot.com/

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  20. Bleubeard and ElizabethFriday, February 07, 2020

    Is it just me, or does that little girl with the hearts and the balloons remind you of a Banksy image? This is absolutely adorable and simply perfect for my theme at Art Journal Journey.

    You have gotten a LOT of water. Those Canadian geese aren't deterred, though. Amazing photos, especially of the wall and the moon, too.

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 07, 2020

      Thanks E - it is a Banksy image, so perhaps that's why! Yes, we have plenty of water now!

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  21. Sue (this n that)Friday, February 07, 2020

    Hi there Valerie, love your sweet little girl with the balloons and hearts - just lovely!
    My word there has been a change in scene with all that water now... it will flush out those drier waterways and give them a new lease on life won't it.
    Love the photos of your walks xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 07, 2020

      Thanks Sue! We will be enjoying puddles and rubber boots for some time now with all that water!

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  22. Iris FlaviaFriday, February 07, 2020

    Wunderschöne Arbeit!
    Auch wenn Hochwasser dafür gesorgt hat dass wir zusammenleben, ich hoffe, der Rhein beruhigt sich wieder.
    Hochwasser zerstört, stinkt und erzeugt Stress, Wut, Verzweiflung und kostet Geld.
    Auch mein Bruder lebt in Wassernähe und ist schon mehrfach abgesoffen. Ich bin froh, dass die Oker nicht zu nah an uns ist.

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 07, 2020

      Ja. Ich bin ca 800 Meter vom Rhein entfernt, also im sicheren Bereich, möchte aber nicht näher sein!

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  23. Tarang SinhaFriday, February 07, 2020

    Nice artwork and lovely photos!

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  24. Rain Friday, February 07, 2020

    Hi Valerie :) Despite the danger, that river looks so beautiful. I love all of the photos that you shared with us! Your piece is so creative and brilliant! :)

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  25. SandyFriday, February 07, 2020

    Loved your pictures today - the colors are so clean, crisp and clear. I almost feel as if I am walking along with you.
    Sandy xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 07, 2020

      Thanks Sweetie, good to see you around again!

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  26. https://decorcraftdesign.wordpress.comFriday, February 07, 2020

    Wonderful colors, very cheerful! Beautiful shots too!

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  27. Divers and SundryFriday, February 07, 2020

    Wow! That's a high flood! I hope the waters recede soon. Flooding can be destructive, though it looks like y'all have land reserved in preparation for high water. That moon photo is gorgeous!

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 07, 2020

      Yes, it's high indeed. We have wide 'flood-meadows' on both sides of the Rhine to take up the floods. But it is a bit scary!

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  28. NataliaFriday, February 07, 2020

    I love those colors once again and the sky on your photos looks perfect blue ☺

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  29. carol l mckennaFriday, February 07, 2020

    Amazing overflowing Rhine River photos and your take on Banksy's street art creation is lovely ~

    Happy Moments to You,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  30. pinkyFriday, February 07, 2020

    Your piece is very uplifting and colourful Valerie! I just love it. Thanks for all the beautiful photos too. We are awaiting storm Ciara's arrival this evening!!

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 07, 2020

      Thanks. The storm will be coming to us, too! Stay safe!

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  31. craftytrogFriday, February 07, 2020

    Lovely art Valerie, the little girl is very sweet. I hope the Rhine doesn't rise too much more when the storm hits. I think we're in for the same storm this weekend.
    Alison xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 07, 2020

      On yes, we all need to batten down the hatches! Stay safe!

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  32. ashokFriday, February 07, 2020

    Lovely art piece! And beautiful sceneries ...

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  33. Linda KunsmanFriday, February 07, 2020

    I adore that little girl image! Beautiful art page Valerie. Lovely scenery as usual-a pleasure to see. Happy PPF!

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  34. AnonymousFriday, February 07, 2020

    so lovely this post! so much to read and see :))
    fiftyshadesfashion.com

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  35. Lowcarb team memberFriday, February 07, 2020

    Lovely colourful art.

    I think most of our rivers/streams are running high at the moment, we've had so much rain.

    Stay safe in the storm they are talking about.

    All the best Jan

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  36. FelicitySaturday, February 08, 2020

    what a good idea to be inspired by such a great artist! nice work :)

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  37. Words and PicturesSaturday, February 08, 2020

    I love those rainbow balloons and how the translucent colours overlap to create new tones. It's good to see that at least the animals and birds are enjoying the high water levels!
    Alison x

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  38. Gillena CoxSunday, February 09, 2020

    Luv how you readapted that piece with baloons and feathers.
    Thank for dropping by my blog

    Much🎨love

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  39. pearshapedcraftingSunday, February 09, 2020

    Oooh! That wonderful brightness is just what I need today! A great way to 'Share the Love' at TIOT, great to see this being entered- Thank you! Fabulous photos, we have had such changeable weather of late! Hugs, Chrisx

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