Random Acts of ART. Spreading the luvvvvvvv. One heart, one rock at a time.
Tokens to share with anyone who finds them.
First for friend and co-worker Christina. She’s on vacation and doesn’t know I, ahem… borrowed some rocks. Made them pretty. And put one back with the avocado tree. Where I got it in the first place.
First public drop…the gas station. Tucked away there next to the pump. Much harder than I thought. I stood there pumping gas, feeling the weight of all those rocks in my pocket and KNOWING everyone was looking at me. Which they weren’t, of course.
I felt like a criminal.
And really, it’s not like I was doing anything wrong. Just a little artistic littering. Spreading the luvvvvv with unexpected treasures found in unexpected places. I kept looking around in a most guilty manner. And when the coast was clear I made my move.
Whew…no sirens. Not a one.
Emboldened by my brazen actions I moved downtown. The PERFECT, I mean the most positively absolutely PERFECT drop spot manifested right there on the sidewalk.
A little hole..no,no, a nest… just begging to be prettied up. Which I did. Without a moment’s hesitation.
From there I went to the coffee shop. The table was too obvious.
But the window sill between the curtains was just right.
And the shelf with the Valentine cards…oh yeah, couldn’t pass that up now, could I?
I painted a total of twenty-something rocks. My original idea was to scatter them all at once. But what started out as a silly Valentine’s Day event became something…different.
It became a mission. Johnny Appleseed planted trees. I’m planting…well, I’m planting ROCKS. But they have hearts on them and good intentions. And maybe, just maybe, people will find them and smile. They can keep them or they can leave them for someone else to find later. Or they can find their own place to hide them. It doesn’t matter, I’m just passing them along.
And I’m going to keep on doing this. Because it FEELS SO GOOD. I’ll be hiding one or two of these heart rocks every day. Somewhere in the community. I’ll photograph them and post the photos here on a regular basis, say every Wednesday. Random Acts of Art Wednesday. Make it a regular thing until we get bored.
What do I mean, we?
‘We’ my sweetums, means YOU can do the same thing. Doesn’t have to be rocks. Could be little cards or bookmarks. A little piece of art in public places. Something that will make people smile and will do no harm. Something that will make you feel good. If you have a blog you can post the link here. And if you don’t have a blog you can send your photos to me and I’ll post them.
Changing the world one little piece of art at a time. Or at least having fun thinking we are.
Love the way you spread the love yesterday! I participated in an event in January – organized through fb – we had to leave a generic encouraging note in a random place – somewhere that you know someone would find it. Very fun!
Ohhh, encouraging notes…I like that. And I like the non-attachment to the outcome on the part of the giver. Leave it and move on, trusting the right person will find it at the right time. Fun indeed! xo
I really like this-especially the idea of doing it anonymously so the folks who find it will wonder who left it. And maybe it will brighten someone’s day!
That’s exactly how I feel, Rebecca. A little thing like this could help turn a day around. Or at least add a little mystery to it…
I love this! I’m in, for sure. Such a lovely idea.
YAY! Welcome Charlotte. I’ll get the linky thing set up by next week. The more the merrier! xo
I just love you to pieces! I am totally a rock person, and a heart person, and when I went to France with my sisters, we called it the “Oo La La Tour de France!” It’s great that you put the rocks out there, but I also love that you are taking photos of where you put them. Hooray! If I found a rock like that, I would be giddy with joy and moved to do something wonderful for someone else. Random Acts of Art — Yahoo! Yippee! Wowzers!
Well then join me, Carol! Join US, because I think this is going to take off one rock at a time. YAY!
Hi Susan, What a heart warming idea! I’d love to participate! Stephani
I’m counting on it, Stephanie. This is SO. MUCH. FUN!
I love this idea! I won’t be able to play for a few weeks, but I am putting this on my ‘to do’ list for sure…. thanks for the totally upbeat and uplifting idea, Susan. Did I mention I LOVE it????
Jump in whenever you’re ready, Margie!
Love this!!!! I would be so made up if I found a little love token left to be found. I’m so going to do this. Just need to think of what I’m going to make. Your post really made me feel heart-warmed today. Thank you, Susan. x
Emma, your reaction is exactly what I’m hoping for from the finders. Don’t worry too much about what you make, hearts on rocks is about as simples it gets. xo
I love the idea. These love”ly rocks are beautiful and a gift to the world.
Love Rose
Thanks Rose. Are you going to join us?
Love this idea and post!
Can’t believe we painted on rocks the same week!
Great artistic minds must think alike. 😉
So glad I am following your inspiring blog.
♥♥♥
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Mary, I thought the same thing when I saw your blog this morning. What’s that they say about great minds….
I love this! It would have made my day to find one of these beauties!
If I get enough people doing this maybe some day you will find one, Michelle.
dear ♥Susan Sweetums,
You’re not only a Fairy God Mother you are a Kindred Spirit – ♥LOVE what you’ve done – you delight me and inspire me…OK!!! – how to work out to do it in India, maybe tomorrow at the wedding :)….and YES to Random Acts of Art Wednesday…… Such Great Fun – I’m also smiling thinking about watching people find them…wouldn’t they be lovely photos…..
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FGM Susie♥
Whoa, Susie….if you manage to get photos of the people in the act of discovery YOU WILL MOVE TO THE TOP OF THE CLASS! You will be Fairy Godmother QUEEN!!!
xoxoxoxo
what bright bold beautiful BRILLIANCE!!!!!!!!!!
LOOOOOOOOOVE this!
And you:)
-Jennifer
I am blushing beneath my brilliance, Jennifer. : ) back atcha!
So awesome! I’m thinking about doing this with my kids. Thanks!
Oh yes, do it with your kids, Kathy Anne. I’m thinking of doing it with my students.
Love this idea Susan. I have been thinking about doing this (it’s been on my ‘Round-to-it” list). I came across a similar idea a few months ago, leaving ATC’s for people to find. Time to stop thinking and just do it. You’re a wonderful lady.
blessings
sue:)
Just. Do. It. And when you do Sue, be sure to take photos and send me the link. I LOVE how this is going international! xo
This is fabulous!! (and I don’t use that word very often!) And I love how you told the story of feeling so sneaky : ) Count me in for next Wednesday!
YAY Jen! Yes, I will count on you next Wednesday. Most definitely.
Oh, I adore this! I would do it! You need to whip up some Artsy token cards to sell and help those of us who are not artistically inclined spread the love. I really would like the rocks but shipping would costs me a bundle!!
Karen, you CAN make something. It can even be an encouraging note. Or something printed up like the message in a fortune cookie. Oh, imagine that…finding a tiny strip of paper (maybe rolled and tied with a ribbon) that says something nice. Wouldn’t that be fun to find?
I’m a little late but this is marveleous! What a creative idea. I would love to incorporate the thought with my watercolors, I will have to think on that one!
Sue, how about little watercolor bookmarks tucked away in books at the library?
LOVE this – – – so adorable. I hope you brought smiles to all who discovered your heARTs!
I hope so too, Lori. I put one in a bus stop shelter the other day and when I checked back later on it was gone. Which is the whole idea.
I am late to the party (as usual). Thanks for spreading a little love 🙂
It’s an on-going party Maureen. Join us anytime!
love this idea, gonna try it, somewhere
Anywhere, Jackie! And take pictures. Be forewarned…it’s addicting!
I think this looks interesting. I’d like to do it. Just do it and post?
Hi Laura! Love to have you on board. Just hide some little arty thing, photograph it , stick it in a post and join the linky list. To do that you need to go to my most recent Wednesday post (not this one). The linky part is just below the post and just above the comment section. It says ‘you are next…click here to enter’. The link is open until Saturday night. Repeats every week. Can’t wait to see what you do!
What a beautiful practice 🙂
Thank you. Christine. It’s expanded to a facebook group now. Come on over and check it out! You can find us here.