No heavy quantum mechanics, philosophy, or national tragedies this Friday.
Today I'm sharing some Pretty in Pink photos for my friend Rain's Thursday Art Date.
Today I'm sharing some Pretty in Pink photos for my friend Rain's Thursday Art Date.
Her theme is Colourful June: Pink for June 2, 2022.
And, thanks to Valery-Jael, one of the very talented TAD regulars,
jogging my brain with her vibrant piece Dance to the Song of the Sea,
I remembered that I have one framed piece of my art hung in my home,
and it has pink in it.
I'm excited to share it!
I'll start with my photos which were taken during two trips to Honolulu this winter.
Anthurium
International Market Place
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
March 6, 2022
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Snoopy and Lucy
International Market Place
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
February 2, 2022
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A Standout in Pink!
Waikiki Aquarium
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
February 2, 2022
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Another Standout in Pink!
Royal Hawaiian Center
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
February 2, 2022
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And Another!
Store Window on Waikiki
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
January 19, 2022
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Pretty in Pink
Store Window on Waikiki
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
January 29, 2022
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NOT So Pretty in Pink!
(But Strutting with Attitude)
Outdoor Restaurant on Waikiki
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
February 1, 2022
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Sunset Over Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
February 2, 2022
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Pretty in Pink
Royal Hawaiian
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
January 29, 2022
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Pretty in Pink
Siam Square Restaurant on Waikiki
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
January 29, 2022
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So here's my art piece. I've always thought of it as Fish and Coral.
It doesn't have an official name.
Fish and Coral by Louise MacBeath Barbour ~ 1986
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This is a piece of Scratch Art which I created
during a required course for my elementary teaching degree.
I remember doing scratch art as a child.
I loved the elements of mystery and surprise as I scratched the black paper
and revealed the vibrant colors under the black wash.
Scratch Art was the inspiration behind the black background on my blog,
because I love the pop that a black background gives to displayed photographs.
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I usually had my school kiddos do a scratch art project every year.
It's fun for Halloween, and it's awesome if you're teaching students
about Southwest Native Americans and petroglyphs.
An idea would pop in my head,
and I'd race to the art room and ask our fabulous art teacher Preston,
"What's that recipe for scratch art again?"
He'd patiently say, "A few drops of liquid dish soap in a quart of black tempera paint.
Remember, have the kids press their crayons hard as they apply them to the paper."
Then he'd usually give me a bottle of the paint, and I'd dash back to my classroom.
Away we'd go!
At the end of the day 25 or 30 drying blank black pieces festooned the classroom.
The next morning I'd arrive with a big box of toothpicks for the kiddos to scratch with,
and soon delighted squeals broke around the room as wonders emerged.
I still have those sponge wash brushes I bought for my classroom.
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Modern scratch art, more formally known as Scratchboard or Scraperboard,
originated in 19th century Britain and France.
It became a popular medium for reproduction in engraving,
because it replaced wood, metal, and linoleum engraving.
If you're interested, you can find more information here: Wikipedia.
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Rain's Thursday Art Date is all about creating.
She invites artists to showcase their paintings, drawings,
photography, sculpting, baking, poetry...whatever they like!
Artists can follow the weekly themes or post any art they like!
Stay colorful and creative!
Till next time ~
Fundy Blue
My next post will be on
Friday, June 30, 2022
On the Bay of Fundy
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