Everything in life—colours, animals, flowers—has a meaning, and often we’re unaware of it. Why some people prefer cats to dogs, or pink to purple, or perhaps why some prefer roses to orchids… it all has a meaning. Nothing is by chance.
A while ago, a Hive user posted about flowers, and in that post, the tulips stood out, or rather, they caught my eye, and some in particular called crocuses. Until then, I didn’t know what they were called, as in Argentina we call them double tulips. They are truly beautiful and come in a variety of colours, just like the single ones.
I always mention Ivo in my posts about gardening or nature; he was like a grandfather to me. He knew a great deal about plants; he was the gardener at the rose garden in the town where I used to live, and he’d been the gardener at my grandparents’ garden when they were young. We met up with him again a few years before he passed away; he was 80, but he taught me so much about plants.
When I was a child, I was passionate about roses, perhaps because they had thorns or seemed perfect. Everything has its meaning, but by the time I became an adult, I no longer liked them. Now my favourite flower or one of my favourites is the tulip: simple, delicate, unpretentious, cheerful in its colours, requiring care and love. At least that’s how it seems to me. It’s a symbol of rebirth and love, and also of affection. And my favourites are the pink tulips. Of course, I like all flowers, but I find their simplicity so beautiful.
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And when I saw that post, that person said they’d love to paint them, and I said: I’m going to paint tulips of both kinds. So last Friday, I was on a mission to find rocks, whilst strolling along the beach drinking some mate. Yes, an Argentine drinks mate anywhere.
I wanted to paint one similar to the one I’d seen in the post, a purple one. Then a red and yellow one popped into my mind, like the Spanish flag, and because the contrast is lovely; and what a coincidence that I chose the other two in shades of pink, although one of them is almost white.
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Crocuses are harder to draw because their petals aren’t smooth or regular, but I sketched them very quickly. These petals have fringed edges, giving the impression of a dress skirt, but turned inside out. And I liken the simple tulips to a ballet dancer’s costume, the skirt part, but also turned inside out. In my view, they are very feminine, delicate, elegant, and their simplicity is full of magic.
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To paint the different flowers, unlike what I usually do, I first applied the light colours—white, yellow—and in this way outlined the flower against the background, which I had already decided should be black. The flowers had to stand out against the darkness, to be light. Those who always read my work will understand.
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After the light colours, I applied red, purple or pink as appropriate, creating that striped effect between the colours, as if they were intermingling in lines. And finally, I painted the background black.
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It’s not so much about the science of painting, but rather that these ‘rocks of kindness’ aim to convey a message to everyone: one of affection, universal love, and simplicity—a message that often the most beautiful things are the simplest and most unassuming aspects of life, and that they stand out against the darkness.
It also speaks of the rebirth of spring and the hope of life. These days, we really need that positive thinking in the face of current events. That, or those, are the messages of these rocks of kindness.
Thank you very much for joining me today; I send you my warmest regards. See you soon.
Amonet.
All photographs are my own.
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Good morning, I was the first to arrive here and it looks like today is going to be wonderful, judging by this 😛 flowery sign from the Universe.
Your rocks of kindness are absolutely beautiful. 🤗
The messages reach those who need them. I'm so glad! Have a great day!!🤗
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Good morning, dear friend @avdesing.
It's wonderful that you met this person who shared so much knowledge about plants with you.
I love tulips; they're so striking and beautiful. I didn't know double tulips existed.
As always, your kind requests turned out absolutely beautiful.
I'm taking this opportunity to wish you a wonderful day.
Sending lots of love to the whole family.
They’re simple but wonderful flowers!!! Thank you so much, Luis, for your kind words!! Best wishes to the whole family!
Hello Amonet, good day.
What a beautiful work of art! I love everything you do, and these stones look truly lovely.
Beautiful flower; the colors you chose make it look wonderful.
Have a wonderful afternoon.
I've been really looking forward to painting rocks... I didn't have any rocks, but here they are. Thanks so much, Abi!
Good morning, @avdesing—you’re back with another powerful idea. It is often in simplicity that the most important things lie. I loved how you depicted the cycle of those tulips—or of the tuliapan—and the theme of rebirth. And it is truly beautiful how these tulips connect with emotions and memories... with Ivo.
Thank you very much.
I hope you enjoy a wonderful Thursday.
I really love what they symbolize and the message they convey, even if the person doesn't realize it, and I absolutely loved painting them. Thank you so much!!!
Have a wonderful day!
Messages always get through... Thank you!! 😊
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Gracias a vos! Feliz día!!🤗
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Absolutely wonderful, it makes you want to try! When I was in Spain, I had overdone my luggage because of the stones I picked. Maybe I'll try.
That would be awesome!!! I'm sure they'd turn out to be beautiful paintings in your style, which I love!
Beautiful and crafty art. I enjoy the contrast of the delicate flowers against the hardness of the rock.
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Your message through these kindness rocks indeed bring beauty and light ✨️ The black background in this case is my Hive absence 🙈😂
Gracias, muchas gracias @avdesing for painting these tulips and crocuses 🧡
Hi there!!!! It’s been ages!!! I absolutely loved painting these tulips and now... I’ve got rocks!!! Don’t say a word! I think flowers bring life and joy. Thank you so much, I hope you’re doing really well! Hugs!🤗💗
I will ask mipiano of she is doing well when I meet her in a mirror 😆🤪
Un abrazo and I hope you are doing well also 😊🫂
I'll wait for a reply from mipiano del espejo! Hahaha
I'm fine, looking after my mum who's just had cataract surgery. She's doing well, thank you!!
I have seen her today, she sends her regards to you ;)
And to your mom too!
I wish her a quick recovery from the surgery 🙏
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He's behaving himself!!! And I'm acting as his nurse and full-time carer!😆 Thank you!!
This is an activity I haven't tried out yet, bit someone made me a nice one and it's waiting for me.
I'd pick the orange tulip from all. That's my color :)
I knew it!!! It was the first one I painted! Give painting rocks a try, it’s really relaxing and fun, and it doesn’t take much time. Thank you so much!💗💗💗