My Monday Morning Creative Endeavor

When describing myself to others, I have never used the word "creative." Even in today's world with the help of Pinterest I struggle more than the average individual. I think that being creative is a wonderful quality to have, and I envy those who are constantly doing and creating unique things as if it were nothing to them. I recently went out on a limb and took a trip to Hobby Lobby, where I bought different size canvases, paint, and paintbrushes. When we were asked to wake up Monday and do something creative, it didn't take me long to decide that I was going to paint something. Although what did take me forever, was deciding exactly what I wanted to paint! I finally stuck with the idea of a street sign. Not just a regular street sign though; Telegraph Avenue, in Berkeley, California. At first this may sound bizarre, but my boyfriend, Campbell, just recently transferred to UC Berkeley to play tennis. I thought his new studio apartment needed a girl's touch, and what better way to touch it up with, than a personal piece of artwork from me. I chose this specific street because of it's historical significance and unique vibe that it gives to all who walk, shop, eat, work, and drive on it. Located in the bay, the entire city of Berkeley is known for its hippy vibe, especially Telegraph Avenue, where many 1960's and 1970's protest took place. For this reason, I painted the background of the canvas tie-dye. I attempted this by combining a series of different colors in a flowing flower like pattern. It isn't standard "tie-dye" but you get the picture. I then painted the street sign in blue and yellow, which is exactly how it appears  in person. The painting turned out exactly how I planned and I was ecstatic. I didn't have to make a second trip to Hobby Lobby, and instead made a trip to UPS!