Here is one of my most recent painted records, inspired by a Hawaiian plumeria. I've never been to Hawaii. One day. This record is SOLD and has gone to live with a very awesome person.
Showing posts with label rachro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rachro. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Monkey Etsy, Monkey do.
Guess what. I've been playing around with my Etsy shop that I started a few years back. I put a few listings up for sale and will gradually add more. You are cordially invited to take a look and make a purchase. Warning: There are things there besides records. Shhhhhhh.
Here is the link.
The Art by Rachro / Records by Rachro Etsy Shop
Here is the link.
The Art by Rachro / Records by Rachro Etsy Shop
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Designs to Color!
Normally, I just post my records.
But this is a special mention for Designs to Color! This psychedelic, abstract coloring book was *THE ORIGINAL*, created in 1965 by my beloved aunt, Betty Schaffner. She was an artistic pioneer, decades ahead of her time.
Coloring books with unusual subject matter are the current "zen" thing - but what you need to know is that the Betty Schaffner Designs to Color book was the first, created almost 50 years ago. She knew she had created a phenomenon then, and now it's back in full force.
My aunt believed that everyone had innate creativity, and in a time where she felt traditional coloring books for children lacked imagination, she boldly created and published designs that could be decorated in a unique way. No two people color the designs the same. Each design can be colored and interpreted differently, as many times as you like. The possibilities are endless, when you color in one of the Designs to Color books. Six books were published in the late 1960s.
They are for people of any age, any gender, any ability, and any lifestyle to enjoy. Use markers, crayons, watercolors, ink pens, or whatever you want to color the designs. No limits. Open your mind...
And you know what else? You can color within the lines --- or not! Your choice. The lines are only a suggestion of where to take your thoughts.
My aunt Betty and these books were an enormous influence on my life and creativity. I had the unique privilege of living with my aunt until her tragic death, and I am so happy to see that her spirit lives on with these magical designs.
Here is a link to the coloring books, available online:
http://www.tallfellow.com/default/tf-designs-to-color.html
You can also request them at your local bookstore or art supply store.
But this is a special mention for Designs to Color! This psychedelic, abstract coloring book was *THE ORIGINAL*, created in 1965 by my beloved aunt, Betty Schaffner. She was an artistic pioneer, decades ahead of her time.
Coloring books with unusual subject matter are the current "zen" thing - but what you need to know is that the Betty Schaffner Designs to Color book was the first, created almost 50 years ago. She knew she had created a phenomenon then, and now it's back in full force.
My aunt believed that everyone had innate creativity, and in a time where she felt traditional coloring books for children lacked imagination, she boldly created and published designs that could be decorated in a unique way. No two people color the designs the same. Each design can be colored and interpreted differently, as many times as you like. The possibilities are endless, when you color in one of the Designs to Color books. Six books were published in the late 1960s.
They are for people of any age, any gender, any ability, and any lifestyle to enjoy. Use markers, crayons, watercolors, ink pens, or whatever you want to color the designs. No limits. Open your mind...
And you know what else? You can color within the lines --- or not! Your choice. The lines are only a suggestion of where to take your thoughts.
My aunt Betty and these books were an enormous influence on my life and creativity. I had the unique privilege of living with my aunt until her tragic death, and I am so happy to see that her spirit lives on with these magical designs.
Here is a link to the coloring books, available online:
http://www.tallfellow.com/default/tf-designs-to-color.html
You can also request them at your local bookstore or art supply store.
HAPPY COLORING!
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Hawaii calls
The Best of Hawaii Calls.
I adore this record and it will be displayed at Jude's Old Town,
in the heart of beautiful Rainier Beach in Seattle.
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Say it correctly in Russian
Here, above, is the strange baby cousin to the other Russian language records. It is 7-inches in diameter, just like a regular 45 rpm record. But the inner label and spindle hole are the size of a 12-inch LP. Weird and neat! You don't see that everyday.
This was called "Say it Correctly in Russian." Well, okay.
Your lonesome nights are over
This record used to be Roger Williams' Songs of the Fabulous Fifties. It featured the songs: Mister Sandman, Mona Lisa, Goodnight Irene, and Love is a Many-Splendored Thing.
This teal and brown paisley record went to live, appropriately, with a man who really loves oldies radio.
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