Pareidolia
per-ˌī-ˈdōl-yəә
noun
“the tendency to perceive a specific,
often meaningful,
image in a random or ambiguous visual pattern.
The human brain is optimized to recognize faces,
which could also explain why we are so good
at picking out meaningful shapes
in random patterns.”
-Merriam Webster
And so…
I have a serious case of
Pareidolia!
Am I the only one that sees people in wood grain?
So glad Mr. Webster found some others who have the same quirky habit.
Finally had to paint what was coming out of the woodwork
…. a family of all ages and generations in worship!
If Walls Could Talk
12 x 12 mixed media on wood
That the generation to come might know, even the children yet to be born,
That they may arise and tell them to their children,
-Psalm 78:6
Wow! I wish I could have seen that piece of wood before you painted what you saw! Wonder if I would see them too? I wonder if seeing angels in the clouds is the same type of thing? I saw a beautiful one this morning! BTW, I love the way you pull me in with your clever emails. I can never resist seeing what hidden jewels you are going to share!
Should have taken a before pic… that would’ve been cool! I’m thinking you have a serious case of Pareidolia too Jenny! People like us need to stick together! And thank you … I am hoping people are nudged to wanting to discover more about JoJo’s world! Love you!
Wow! This image blew me away. Beautiful!
I love that Kim!!! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to see your sweet face when you come to visit!!!
I see people in woodwork, clouds and all sorts of places! Objects too! I love the creativity behind this! Thanks for sharing Kim!!! xo~D
It’s crazy to me … after all of these years of never telling anyone that this happens… so many people see the same things! I love it! I also had several ‘Unsubscribes’ after this post… Hehe… I think that may freak some people out a little bit! I’m loving who is coming out of the ‘woodwork’ and chiming in!!! Love you D!
Very creative Kim! I too see faces and sometimes animals in the clouds, trees, wood, etc. Love how you made it come to life my clever and amazing cousin!! Love you!!!
Yay! Love that you are part of the Pareidolia Club! I love that my sweet Linda!!!