Unitarian Universalist Flaming chalice: https://www.uua.org/beliefs/who-we-are/chaliceany idea where their church image comes from?
I see a whale's tail above the surface of the ocean. Guess my mind is always on the islands, ha!Jerry, non-uke question, hoping I don’t derail the board with a “religious” question… any idea where their church image comes from? I’m assuming it’s a Christian church, and looks like an altar with a leaf on top maybe. Altars a pretty common in the Old Testament but am curious which altar is being depicted here. This sort of thing is a general curiosity to me… and I don’t intend to turn this into a religious debate lol. I simply wish to understand the symbol, read the story behind it, and never bring it up in this thread again lol.
That's a gorgeous piece of art! I've had success with acrylic paint pens which I've sprayed with a fixer after it's dried. Here's an old blog post I did showing a couple of ukes I painted: https://www.ningthing.com/art-music-painting-ukuleles/What kind of paint "sticks" well to abs/polycarbonate?
Given its from a church I'd say the design is a flame, not a leaf. The painting looks closer to the logo here- https://www.uucatskills.org/
Jerry, non-uke question, hoping I don’t derail the board with a “religious” question… any idea where their church image comes from? I’m assuming it’s a Christian church, and looks like an altar with a leaf on top maybe. Altars a pretty common in the Old Testament but am curious which altar is being depicted here. This sort of thing is a general curiosity to me… and I don’t intend to turn this into a religious debate lol. I simply wish to understand the symbol, read the story behind it, and never bring it up in this thread again lol.
Yes, I hope this doesn't get moved. : )
Actually, this is a "non-religious" church. I'll try to recall the name. People of all denominations attend, and the emphasis is basically on being a good, tolerant person. They have an annual ukulele open house with people performing, ukes for sale - and food!
I don't recall the exact name, but it has "Congregational" in its name. I'll see if I can find the origin of that picture.
now that you mention it, I can see that... looking back at the west Maui mtns. not sure what the flame/leaf thing could be- fishing gear entanglement being dragged by the whale?I see a whale's tail above the surface of the ocean. Guess my mind is always on the islands, ha!
Looks like Unitarian Universalist to me...Jerry, non-uke question, hoping I don’t derail the board with a “religious” question… any idea where their church image comes from? I’m assuming it’s a Christian church, and looks like an altar with a leaf on top maybe. Altars a pretty common in the Old Testament but am curious which altar is being depicted here. This sort of thing is a general curiosity to me… and I don’t intend to turn this into a religious debate lol. I simply wish to understand the symbol, read the story behind it, and never bring it up in this thread again lol.
That's a gorgeous piece of art! I've had success with acrylic paint pens which I've sprayed with a fixer after it's dried. Here's an old blog post I did showing a couple of ukes I painted: https://www.ningthing.com/art-music-painting-ukuleles/
Try it... it's fun!
Thanks Jerry I received a few messages after my post, asking if I'd sell my painted ukes but it's really just a fun pastime for me. About what you said though, have you tried using paint pens instead of brushes? Do give it a go on a test subject before painting on your nice Fleas and Flukes!Beautiful ukes! That wave turned out very nice. I thought it was one that they sell.
That note from George Harrison was written to Jim Beloff for a book on ukes he was writing.
I like painting/decorating Fleas and Flukes, but my painting skills are lacking. I want to paint a Winter Uke, but it's gotten nowhere.
Thanks Jerry I received a few messages after my post, asking if I'd sell my painted ukes but it's really just a fun pastime for me. About what you said though, have you tried using paint pens instead of brushes? Do give it a go on a test subject before painting on your nice Fleas and Flukes!