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Leaning towards the far side of the spectrum, we dive into the briny deep that is violet. This series came out just in time for the holidays, so each painting came with and extra special present!
VIOLET = MYSTERY
Definitely a bit tricky to come up with this one. So many sketches and ideas chucked to the waste bin until this little guy came along. I fell in love. However, I did not love how many colors that I chose... with 3 coats of most colors, this one certainly took a long time to paint. Oh yeah, times 5. Pretty darn happy with how this one turned out and equally excited to release for hunting season.
There were a few of you treasure hunters that have been sending me messages from the beginning that VIOLET was the one you'll want the most because it's your favorite color. That put a smile on my face, but a bit extra pressure knowing that I'd better make something good if you've waited for nearly a year to get one.
The extra special holiday surprise ($20!) :
Being the holiday season, creating a painting for you and hiding it just wasn't enough. I had a bit of extra dough in my pockets and I thought I'd sweeten the deal for you even more by throwing some monies in there too. How it all ended up being used, I have yet to find out, but my hopes were to have the finders use it to spread the love in anyway that they see fit. I'll have to check in with them and see if they did anything with it...
The letter:
Let's get down to the hunt shall we?
PAINTING #1
This one was put out during Hannukkah near the ice rink downtown on 16th street. I found a few trees and some pretty lights, plus a landmark for the background. Perfect.
The clue:
"Look up in the trees! Stop by the menorah off 16th. Then head north past people falling on their butts. #VIOLET painting 1 of 3 is there for you. Happy Hanukkah!"
It was SOOOOO cold out that night, and as I waited across the street to snag a video of the finder, I couldn't take the cold anymore. Running to my car around the corner as fast as possible I came back to a perfectly located spot where I had just been standing. Ahhh... warmth. Per usual, I don't even get sad anymore (it's just funny now), I was somehow distracted the exact SECOND the finder came waltzing up to it. Grabbed my phone to record, and hit the wrong app button. The moment to be captured was toast.
Congratulations to Mary B. for asking a passing by couple to help her reach this treasure down from its hiding spot! Though she tried, she wasn't able to post a photo due to phone issues, but here she is. YAY!
Well, another successful treasure hunt! All 3 paintings were found and responded to, which makes me oh so happy. Although the PonderMonster Rainbow Collection is nearing the end, the hunt will continue indefinitely.
Congratulations to Mary B. for asking a passing by couple to help her reach this treasure down from its hiding spot! Though she tried, she wasn't able to post a photo due to phone issues, but here she is. YAY!
Mary B. found this delightful little treasure while in Denver from out of town. Visitng all the way from Eugene, OR, these paintings are really making their way to every corner of the country! Continues to show the magic of being in the right place at the right time. Hope the monies inside went to something awesome for the holidays, even a warm cocoa treat for yourself. Congrats!
Next!
PAINTING #2
The clue: " Painting of 3 dropped! The mystery is where am I? Clue: I'm along side a gross alternative to pecans. You'll Triumph when you find me, and think its amazing, but if you think its Epic, you've gone too far."
Left upon some steps across from a Truimph motorcycle shop on Walnut St., Epic Brewing company was the point at which you've gone too far.
Congratulations to @lilpanda317 and her lovely family for taking such a wonderful group adventure to solve and find this mystery! You've been one of the most diehard treasure hunters in the PonderMonster hunts, foiled at so many turns and obsticales and countless near misses, you FINALLY have one to call your own! Hope the gift inside went to something good. :)
Another victory photo!
Onward!
PAINTING #3
Moving closer to the Xmas, I decided that thelast painting should truly look like a gift. So, I wrapped it in shiny rainbow glitter paper, naturally!
The Clue: "GO! painting 3 of 3 is yours if you know where I am. Good luck, be safe and MERRY XMAS! (Get me before the storm rolls in. "
The hiding spot.
For those who recognize the background, you'll know that it's placed on the corner of 6th and Kalamath. However, there's a crazy storm rolling in, hope it gets found fast!
Congratulations @laurenaflores and friends for knowing just where to go to find this lovely gift! I'm always surprised when I see just how many people that I'm unaware of looking for my sweet little treasures. Great to see such happy faces, and a furry little friend! Hope the extra holiday cash was helpful and went to something wonderful! Happy holidays!!!
Well, another successful treasure hunt! All 3 paintings were found and responded to, which makes me oh so happy. Although the PonderMonster Rainbow Collection is nearing the end, the hunt will continue indefinitely.
Next stop is BLACK and WHITE. Yep, you read that correctly! 2 paintings will be put out each time, but it's up to you which path to choose. Good Vs. Evil is underway and has one more pair to be released. Currently waiting for the weather to clear up and for work to settle down a bit before the VERY last 2 in the Rainbow Collection are released.
Oh, it may help get you excited to mention that I will PERSONALLY give the last two paintings in the colleciton to the treasure hunter that can find me! (Follow me on instagram for this amazing chance to collect these and meet me, PonderMonster!)
I can't believe it's been 1 whole year since this all began. So proud of how far it's come in such a short amount of time. The stories that have compiled with each color will last forever and I couldn't be happier. As soon as the colleciton is through, something very special will be up for sale! 5 of each painting was created every time. 3 to give away, 1 for me to keep and 1 to sell in a complete collection.
Want the complete collection original duplicates on canvas? Your chance will come.
Affordable prints available of the colleciton will be on my Esty page throughout the year! They will be numbered and signed. Now everyone can have their very own PonderMonster Rainbow Collection!
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Blogs to come include the everlasting #MuchLoVEtreasureHunt
Some Much LoVE pictures:
That's all for now! I can't thank you enough for all the love, support, excitement and wonder that you all bring me.
Until next time, good luck and as always...
Much LoVE!
-PonderMonster
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