Love of clouds and cloud formations

 

It's time once again to join Chris of Pearshapedcrafting, this month's host at Art Journal Journey.  She has chosen All Kinds of Weather as her theme this month.

My friend Mae often leaves me thought provoking comments.  She did just that a few days ago when I shared an image that was all about clouds I found on the internet, then colored and turned into an art journal page.  Here is the comment she left: 

You didn't mention lenticular clouds (which can be stratocumulus, altocumulus, or cirrocumulus) -- they are unusual and very impressive.

That's when I went looking for these types of clouds.  I was on a mission to find cloud formations.  And found them I did.

 

"This mass of cumulonimbus clouds explodes with little notice."

These are the types of clouds that can cause thunderstorms, lightening, hail, and tornadoes.  They can reach to heights of about 40,000 feet.  When well developed they have an anvil dome.

The clouds Mae was referring to include these lenticular, altocumulus clouds that are often known as flying saucer clouds.  I can see why Mae is so mesmerized by them. 

Lenticular clouds are often lens shape.  These are middle or altocumulus standing lenticular clouds.

 

I started this journal page by dry brushing blue and green watercolors onto a sheet of 110 lb cardstock.  I raided my meteorology books and cut these images from the pages.  I computer generated the sentiments, cut them using deckle edge scissors, then sewed everything in place using blue variegated thread.

Bleubeard and I would like to thank you for dropping by today.  We also hope to see you at Art Journal Journey with your own take on All Kinds of Weather.

 

I am also joining Leah at Art Every Day Month or AEDM for Day 17 with a journal page about clouds.