Cartoon Horses with Hat-titude
Hello, and happy Monday. It is time for a classic hat, and this one . . . . is a new one. Vivian named the hat Daisy, and you are about to see why.
We were not too sure about the black, but it turned out lovely. The blue and green are so fresh and fun. But the peach! We are all in love with it here. How about you? Which one do you love most?
by ©Vivian J Grant
Updated 09.22.22 at 12.20 am & 09.15.25 am.
Hello there. Vivian whipped up a new classic hat design and called it Splash. It is inspired by the work of renown creative artist Jackson Pollock. She recently renamed the design Jackie Splash in honour of Mr Pollock. You can use either one.
Vivian has always been a huge Pollock fan. Take a look at some of the the work of this fascinating artist.
Jackson Pollock was an influential American painter, and the leading force behind the abstract expressionist movement in the art world. During his lifetime, Pollock enjoyed considerable fame and notoriety.
Jackson Pollock’s greatness lies in developing one of the most radical abstract styles in the history of modern art, detaching line from color, redefining the categories of drawing and painting, and finding new means to describe pictorial space.
Even more than a century since his birth, American “splatter artist” Jackson Pollock still provokes heated debate about the very definition of art. Was a man who placed a canvas on the floor and dripped paint straight from the can actually creating a work of art? Watch WBUR.org »
Here are a few examples from this exciting, groundbreaking artist. The first is Vivian’s all-time favourite.
He worked in black and white as well.
Wonderful. By the way . . . have some fun creating something of your own. Go to Interactive Paint-Drop Animation at http://www.jacksonpollock.org/»
Happy Classic Hat Monday.
Greetings and salutations! Happy 1st of August. And another Classic Hat Monday. Let’s go!
This hat is one of the very first classic hats ever made. Vivian named the design “Katie”.
The dome features polka dots in fuchsia pink, aqua blue, creamy yellow and pea green. The hat is banded in aqua blue. The brim and “nosebobs” are in fuchsia pink. It is bright and cheery and just what we need to brighten our Monday.
See you again here soon, on August 3rd for National Watermelon Day. Yes, Hattingdon has a hat for that. It was made for her years ago to wear to picnics and barbecues. Can you guess which one it is?
Bye for now.
P.S. Thank you everyone who wrote us saying how much you enjoyed the yellow hat parade, and for being part of the Hattingdon family. We will have some good news for you very soon about something you have long been waiting for. —HH
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Good day to all you Hattingdon fans. For classic hat fans — Monday is your day.
Without further ado, we present this Monday’s selection: Deidre.
There is something so chic about the combination of black and white with a touch of red for drama. And the houndstooth on the brim . . . . rather unexpected and oh so handsome.
Just in case you are curious about houndstooth like we were, here is just a bit of background.
“Houndstooth check is a two-toned textile pattern. At its beginnings it was a wool cloth weaving white sheep wool for the lighter checks and a darker wool for the contrasting black ones, usually from a naturally tinted wool weaving or simply from a black sheep.”
“Houndstooth, or as the French say pied de poule, is one of the most recognizable iconic prints.” writes SeeRoseGo. Houndstooth is right up there with Prince of Wales plaid, stripes and polka dots, and known for its black and white timeless appeal.
“It is made with alternating bands of four dark and four light threads in both warp and weft – two over and two under the warp created a sort of broken check or jagged shape giving the woven its name.”
“Because of the abstract four-pointed shape the pattern was referred to as “shepherd’s check,” ‘dogtooth’ and ‘puppytooth’, eventually being called, as it is today: houndstooth.”
According to “The Costume of Scotland” by John Telfer Dunbar it was worn by Scottish shepherd’s for protection, because from a distance, the pattern colors blend together making the figure appear afar. Chic camouflage!
See you again soon.
© Vivian J Grant
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