Collage of six paintings: A cute teddy bear with fluffy brown fur holds a bright red heart in its paws watercolor painting and five colorful and expressive acrylic paintings of heart shapes. All paintings by Karen Kaspar.
A lucky day is a watercolor painting in landscape format painted by artist Karen Kaspar
The watercolor painting is built up of many layers of different bright fresh green tones and shows the abstracted detail of a wildflower meadow with many four-leaf clovers. On one of the clovers sits a red ladybird with black dots. Due to the strong complementary contrast between red and green, this little lucky ladybird is the focus of the picture and attracts attention. The four-leaf clovers and the ladybird are symbols of luck. I wish you that this picture brings a lot of luck and joy into your home.
Smiling Robin is a watercolor painting in portrait format hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar.
A small European Robin with a bright orange breast stands on a light blue shadow. The background is minimalist and emphasises the colorful presence of the bird. The little bird looks towards the viewer and seems to smile at him in a friendly manner.
Like other songbirds, the robin is a welcome guest in my garden and always inspires me to create new paintings.
Lovely heart on a colorful background is an acrylic painting in landscape format hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar.
A white heart shape is painted on a background filled with vibrant colors. The abstract background is painted with loose, spontaneous brushstrokes in all the colors of the rainbow: red, yellow, orange, green, blue and purple. The simple heart shape in white and the colorful background as well as the loose, lively painting style create a cheerful atmosphere.
Think of the last person you interacted with. How happy do you think you are relative to them? (I ask this question every day to gauge how happy the Fediverse is.) #happiness#poll#mentalhealth#askfedi
Green Pear with Leaves is a hand-painted painting by artist Karen Kaspar, combining watercolour with pencil.
A ripe pear in shades of yellow and green hangs from a branch and is surrounded by lush green leaves. The background is abstract. The warm and structured yellow and ochre tones in the background emphasise the natural effect.
Red heart on rainbow colours is a watercolor painting in portrait format hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar.
A red heart glows on a colorful, diverse background of rainbow colors. The colors flow smoothly into one another and create a dreamy and emotive atmosphere.
Pink love is a colourful abstract acrylic painting in portrait format painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A heart in bright pinks, reds, purples and yellows dances on an abstract background that mirrors the hues of the heart shape and is painted in loose brushstrokes.
Many thanks to the art lover from Connecticut for purchasing a Greeting card of my hand painted acrylic painting Big red heart. May it bring you and the recipient much joy and love.
Big red heart is an expressive abstract acrylic painting by artist Karen Kaspar in vertical format of a big red heart shape on a colorful textured background. It is expressing love, passion and positive energy.
Here on the #Fediverse, now more than ever -- if you're willing and able -- we need you to share the things that lift you up and help you keep going.
If it sparks #joy, please, PLEASE share and continue sharing with the class in the coming weeks and months.
Is it #pretty, but you're lacking #spoons? Be sure to follow @altbot so you can still share it.
If it brings a #smile to your face, consider sharing it no matter how small.
If you chuckle at something in your daily life and tell yourself "oh that's so dumb, I better not post it", that's exactly when you SHOULD post it.
If you think of a #DadJoke that could win awards for being so corny, it is your fiduciary duty as a #Fedizen to attempt to make us all groan at your #silliness.
Some of my most popular toots were my most flippant #shitposts (in contrast to ones I've poured hours into crafting, that get a sympathy fav or two and then vanish into the ether..). It might feel awkward at first, but if you keep #shitposting it's like exercising muscles; it gets easier the more you do it. Consider exercising your big brain muscle and then barf the results here for all the world to see.
I know #hashtags aren't as big here, and a lot of people are against them but I find them invaluable. (I do wish we had a bot that auto-generated a reply to posts with socially/contemporarily relevant hashtags.) Consider adding a contribution to #3GoodThings, or tuck a silly #shitpost in a bottle and toss it into the great and fascinating sea called the Fediverse. You might be surprised who might find it interesting.
We need to flood the zone with #kindness and #happiness because I believe that's how we recharge our emotional reserves.
In doing so, it helps us fortify ourselves against the onslaught of stormy weather that is our real-life world. (Or at least that's how I usually do it. [I recommend augmenting with generous doses of cannabis as needed. {consult your doctor first}])
Having said all of this, it's important to remember we must strive to provide #empathy to our fellow passengers. For some of us, this is the closest we can get to #therapy. If people share their struggles and challenges, I implore all of us to remember that #kindness and understanding are radical acts of decency.
Above all, protect yourself by blocking "early and often". You aren't obligated to continue hosting a visitor on your digital "porch". You can simply close the door. You don't even need to have a reason. It's your fucking door and there's nothing that says you're required to buy what they're selling -- especially if it feels like negativity. I can tell you with absolute certainty that I've never blocked someone and later thought, "oh gee, I shouldn't have blocked them so fast." It's generally the opposite.
Alright, my friends. Today your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to brainstorm the corniest damned joke you can think of, and post it. Don't mull it over, don't worry about if it makes sense -- post it. Toot it. Bop it. Shake it. Twist it.
Bring forth the moments and shitposts you wish to see in the world, each one a candle that lights our way on this long journey we call life.
Many thanks to the art lover from Lousiana for purchasing a Greeting card of my hand painted acrylic painting "Red White Blue Heart" . May it bring you and the recipient much joy and love.
Red white blue heart is a contemporary abstract acrylic painting in landscape format hand-painted by artist Karen Kaspar. It depicts a heart shape on an abstracted background in the colors red, white and blue.
Teddy Bear Holding a Red Heart is a hand-painted watercolor in portrait format by the artist Karen Kaspar.
A cute teddy bear with fluffy brown fur holds a bright red heart in its paws. The heart is a symbol of warmth and affection. The playful design and simple background enhance its charm.
(ORIGINAL 18x24 PAINTING AVAILABLE) It is painted over recycled canvas with solid wood stretcher bars. I left some of the wording on the canvas to show through. I feel it adds interest to the piece. My paintings are meant to make you smile.:)