Alright, let’s talk about this here… uh… constellation artwork, yeah, that’s what the young folks call it.
What in the world is constellation artwork anyway?
Now, you see, I ain’t no fancy artist or nothin’, but from what I gather, it’s like makin’ pictures of them stars up in the sky. You know, the ones that look like dippers and bears and such. Only, you ain’t gotta go outside and freeze your butt off to do it. You can make ’em right here in your own house! Sounds a whole lot warmer to me, that’s for sure.
How do you make this here star stuff?
Well, from what I hear, it ain’t too hard. You get yourself some paper, maybe some black paper, ’cause the sky’s dark at night, right? Then you gotta poke some holes in it. Sounds like somethin’ my old hens would do peckin’ at the feed sack, but hey, whatever works. Them holes, they’re the stars, see? And you can make ’em look like whatever shapes you want.
- First, get some paper, maybe black.
- Then, poke holes in it. Them’s the stars!
- You can make any shape you want. Like a dipper, or a… I don’t know… a chicken!
Some folks, they use fancy tools, like them “punches” they talk about. Sounds complicated. I say, just grab a needle or a pencil, somethin’ sharp, and poke away! And if you wanna get real fancy, you can write the names of them star pictures on the paper too. But honestly, I can barely read my own grocery list, so I ain’t gonna bother with that.
Why would anyone wanna do this?
Well, I reckon it’s just for fun. Kids seem to like it, makin’ a mess and all. And some grown-ups, they like to hang it on their walls. Says it makes the place look nice. Personally, I think a good quilt is prettier, but to each their own, I always say. It’s like those folks who paint rocks and leave ’em around. Keeps ’em busy, I guess.
Is it hard to make constellation artwork?
Nah, it ain’t rocket science. Even I could probably do it, and I ain’t exactly known for my artistic skills. I mean, the worst that could happen is you poke too many holes and it looks like a sieve. Then you just start over. No big deal.
Where do you get ideas for these star pictures?
Well, you could look up at the real sky, if you’re one of them night owls. Or you could just make it up! That’s what I’d do. Ain’t nobody gonna tell you your stars are wrong. Unless maybe it’s one of them fancy astronomers. But who listens to them anyway?
What else can you do with this constellation stuff?
Heck, I don’t know. Maybe you could use it as a lampshade, poke some holes in a can and put a candle in it. Just don’t burn the house down. Or you could give it to your grandkids. They’ll probably lose it in a week, but it’s the thought that counts, right? Or you could just stick it in a drawer and forget about it. That’s what I do with most things.
Constellation artwork, is it worth it?
Look, if you got some time to kill and you wanna keep the kids quiet for a bit, go for it. It ain’t gonna cost you much, just some paper and somethin’ to poke with. And who knows, you might actually make somethin’ pretty. Or at least somethin’ that’ll keep the flies off the food, if you hang it up right. But mostly, it’s just a way to pass the time, like knittin’ or watchin’ the grass grow. And sometimes, that’s all you need.
Now, you wanna get fancy, you can use that Pinterest thingamajig.
My niece showed me once. Lots of pictures of stuff people make. You can find all sorts of ideas for this here constellation art. But be warned, you can get lost in there for hours lookin’ at things you’ll never actually make. It’s like lookin’ at a seed catalog in the dead of winter. Gets you all excited for spring, but then you gotta wait forever to actually plant somethin’.
So, there you have it. Constellation artwork, the way I see it. Ain’t complicated, ain’t expensive, and it might just keep you from goin’ stir-crazy. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go feed them chickens. They’re probably peckin’ holes in somethin’ right now, just like them fancy artists.
And don’t forget, you can make your constellation art your own. Don’t worry about what other folks are doin’. Just have fun with it. That’s the most important thing. And if it turns out lookin’ like a dog’s breakfast, well, nobody has to see it but you. Unless you put it on that Pinterest thing, then everybody will see it, I guess. But hey, even a dog’s breakfast can be art, if you look at it the right way.
