Martes, Hulyo 16, 2013
Californian Orchids: Kalesa ti Vigan
Californian Orchids: Kalesa ti Vigan: KALESA (Acrylic on canvass 18' x 26') A kalesa or calesa (sometimes called a caritela/karitela) is a horse drawn calash (carriage) ...
Kalesa ti Vigan
KALESA (Acrylic on canvass 18' x 26')
A kalesa or calesa (sometimes called a caritela/karitela) is a horse drawn calash (carriage) used in Vigan. The word, also spelled calesa, predates the Spanish conquest and descends ultimately from an Old Church Slavonic word meaning "wheels." This was one of the modes of transportation introduced in the Philippines in the 18th century by the Spaniards that only nobles and high-ranked officials could afford. The calesa driver is commonly called as “Cochero” or “Kutsero”.
A kalesa or calesa (sometimes called a caritela/karitela) is a horse drawn calash (carriage) used in Vigan. The word, also spelled calesa, predates the Spanish conquest and descends ultimately from an Old Church Slavonic word meaning "wheels." This was one of the modes of transportation introduced in the Philippines in the 18th century by the Spaniards that only nobles and high-ranked officials could afford. The calesa driver is commonly called as “Cochero” or “Kutsero”.
Why buy Art?
Art is an excellent investment as it always appreciates in value. While it may be a good investment to purchase art works from masters or more established artists, most of them cost a fortune now. It would be better to invest in up-and-coming artists as they could potentially go up several times in value. An artwork worth a few thousands now could jump into the tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands in the future.
Art is an excellent investment as it always appreciates in value. While it may be a good investment to purchase art works from masters or more established artists, most of them cost a fortune now. It would be better to invest in up-and-coming artists as they could potentially go up several times in value. An artwork worth a few thousands now could jump into the tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands in the future.
Sabado, Hunyo 8, 2013
Why are people so fascinated with orchids?
The number of different kinds of orchids is vast, some 25,000 different species and more than 100,000 artificial hybrids! For many years, only the rich could acquire these beautiful plants.
People have admired orchids for centuries, cultivating these splendid but hard to please flowers was often more tedious than delightful. For instance, an orchid cultivator may choose the golden slipper orchid (Paphiopedilum armeniacum). That orchid was discovered in 1979. It often imparts a rich golden-yellow to its hybrid offspring, some of which are stunningly beautiful. Patience is a must. She keeps an eye on the seedlings, frequently watering them. At this point, patience is a true virtue. Orchids may take from a few years to over a decade to bloom. A grower may receive awards, and her beautiful plants will command high prices. But regardless of the monetary outcome, the pleasure of seeing a blossom on an orchid that he has crossed is a delight.
Now you know that it took much time and patience to produce the beautiful orchids that you admire. But in reality, God put the complex genetic code in each plant, allowing for such gorgeous blossoms. We are merely the recipients of his artistic love demonstrated among the fascinating variety of orchid hybrids. It is truly as the psalmist David wrote: “How many your works are, O God! All of them in wisdom you have made. The earth is full of your productions.”—Psalm 104:24.
The number of different kinds of orchids is vast, some 25,000 different species and more than 100,000 artificial hybrids! For many years, only the rich could acquire these beautiful plants.
People have admired orchids for centuries, cultivating these splendid but hard to please flowers was often more tedious than delightful. For instance, an orchid cultivator may choose the golden slipper orchid (Paphiopedilum armeniacum). That orchid was discovered in 1979. It often imparts a rich golden-yellow to its hybrid offspring, some of which are stunningly beautiful. Patience is a must. She keeps an eye on the seedlings, frequently watering them. At this point, patience is a true virtue. Orchids may take from a few years to over a decade to bloom. A grower may receive awards, and her beautiful plants will command high prices. But regardless of the monetary outcome, the pleasure of seeing a blossom on an orchid that he has crossed is a delight.
Now you know that it took much time and patience to produce the beautiful orchids that you admire. But in reality, God put the complex genetic code in each plant, allowing for such gorgeous blossoms. We are merely the recipients of his artistic love demonstrated among the fascinating variety of orchid hybrids. It is truly as the psalmist David wrote: “How many your works are, O God! All of them in wisdom you have made. The earth is full of your productions.”—Psalm 104:24.
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