Looking out for that Starry Starry Night
I’m posting early, so you won’t miss something at the end. When you think if VanGogh, you might think of this one painting, Starry Night. It’s iconic. It’s the one that pops up first in Wikipedia. I is a masterpiece too. It’s also interesting to see how it can be used in other ways — to educate, for other artists, public art…
I know we’re still in summer and have a lot of enjoyment of it to do — before we get back to school and/ or work (although I haven’t stopped), but I though this was interesting. The Camp Ernst Middle School in Cincinnati has painted a version of VanGogh’s Mural as a math project. Who says learning can’t be fun.
Like my previous post, Kristen Dillenbeck-Anderson has painted a subject inside a mural of VanGogh’s painting, creating a “living” piece of public art.
This painting’s subject is actually a Cafe Terrace at Night that VanGogh painted from a street scene in Arles, which I have also reproduced, many moons ago and have it on my website. I did this after I took a pastel painting course while traveling in France and I was taken with the town of St. Remy. Van Gogh’s painting, although of Arles, could have been exactly where we enjoyed a midday lunch.
Speaking of stars, this is the time to be looking for them. It’s around this time every year that the Perseid meteor shower happens — around my oldest son’s birthday. Piers turns 25 today, when this year’s meteor shower is at its peak. I can’t believe he’s this old!! What a milestone, especially considering his birth was surrounded by many health concerns and so much uncertainty. It’s amazing how he’s grown into a responsible, independent adult with his own career path, domicile and girlfriend. He seems happy and enjoying life. That’s the most a mom could wish for but I’m also very proud of him and couldn’t even imagine my life now without his existence. I’ll be thanking my lucky stars as I make note of all the many blessings with each falling star. I already have this wish granted.
Here’s a great explanation of what to expect and you can even get the free Meteor Counter app for counting all those meteors!
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I'm an artist, wife and mother of two boys. I started my illustration business, The Occasional Palette over 35 years ago, when my oldest son was an infant. Once my children were in school, I began painting decorative, faux finishes and murals through my second business, Casart, now over 30 years old. My third business, Casart Coverings, is a springboard from my second. Click on the link on the sidebar to see innovative, custom, designer wallcovering, removable and reusable wallpaper and coordinating decor.
