Hollywood Sign California is a painting by Carlin Blahnik CarlinArtWatercolor which was uploaded on November 29th, 2014.
Hollywood Sign California
This impressionist watercolor painting captures the Hollywood Sign, a famous American Landmark in Los Angeles California.
The history of... more
Title
Hollywood Sign California
Artist
Carlin Blahnik CarlinArtWatercolor
Medium
Painting - Transparent Watercolor On Paper
Description
This impressionist watercolor painting captures the Hollywood Sign, a famous American Landmark in Los Angeles California.
The history of these huge letters reads like a movie script:
1923
"HOLLYWOODLAND" was 1st put on Mount Lee in the Hills of the Santa Monica Mountains to advertise a real estate development. Often in cinema, this temporary sign became an internationally recognized symbol & allowed to stay.
1940s
A caretaker lost control of his car, he survived but the letter "H" toppled. The "H" was replaced & "Land" was removed.
1970s
Pranksters altered the letters to "HOLLYWEED" (marijuana laws).
The aging wood & sheet metal sign lost some of the first & third “O” & all of the “D”. An arsonist set fire to the bottom of the second “L”. The old sign was replaced with a new steel & concrete sign.
1980s
For Pope John Paul II visit, letters were changed to "HOLYWOOD".
The sign was brightly lit for the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.
1990-2000s
To ring in the new millennium the sign hosted a light show & special effects.
This sign is a treasure to locals & visitors. The land around the sign was purchased with donations to preserve the iconic landmark view.
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Carlin Blahnik CarlinArtWatercolor
Many thanks to the Professional Designer from Olivette, MO for ordering a 30" x 22.5" print of my "Hollywood Sign California" & print of my "Lone Cypress California" watercolor painting. I appreciate you!
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Many thanks to the art collector in Studio City, CA for ordering a 40" x 30" print of my "Hollywood Sign California" watercolor painting. I appreciate you! Your Framed Canvas arrives Ready-to-Hang for your immediate enjoyment!
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Thank you to the art collector in Napa, CA for ordering a 10" x 7.5" print of my "Hollywood Sign California" watercolor painting. I appreciate you! Your matted & framed art piece arrives Ready-to-Hang for you to enjoy immediately!
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Many thanks to the art collector in Terre Haute, IN for ordering an 8" x 6" print of my "Hollywood Sign California" watercolor painting. I appreciate you! Your framed print arrives Ready-to-Hang for your immediate enjoyment!
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Thank you to the art enthusiast in Athens, AL for ordering 2 large 15oz Coffee Mugs. I appreciate you! Enjoy!
Debbie Portwood
Fantastic work Carlin! f/l
Carlin Blahnik CarlinArtWatercolor replied:
Debbie, thank you for your compliments and favorite/like votes!
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Thank you to the art collector in Mesa, AZ for ordering a 12" x 9" print of my "Hollywood Sign California" watercolor. I appreciate you!
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