Pennies!

Hey ladies!  I am neck deep in the first forecast of the year, as well as prepping for a quarter close (things that I’m sure are irrelevant to you, but trust me, they’re HUGE in the life of a corporate finance person), so I thought I’d give you a quick video of some interesting work this week!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXlpLkH3kZo

 

This is a video of a portrait of President Obama, made out of pennies – I love how it’s all just pennies, but because some of them are older / dirtier / less shiny, they were able to create so many different shades!  I think this is very cool.  When I was in middle school, I made a portrait of a cowboy made out of M&Ms.  It had a lever attached to the back that you could turn and M&Ms would fall out, too.   I’m pretty sure it attracted bugs & we had to throw it away.  But it was cool while it lasted!  Pennies would make a much more durable medium!  If Uncle Patrick and I are able to move down to Florida, maybe we can try to make something like this together – it would be fun!

 

I also found a picture of a portrait of President Lincoln in pennies – appropriate, yes?  And my favorite, Steve Baker’s awesome art van, completely covered in pennies (pic below)…not only is it pretty, I particularly love that he found a matching outfit to wear in the picture with it!  I bet that thing looks AMAZING when the sun flashes off it!

 

Shannon, I can’t believe next week you’ll already be 11!  I hear that you’ll be attending your first concert this weekend too – much awesomeness.  I will try to think of something extra cool to talk with you about next week in honor of your birthday.

 

Know that I love you both and think that you’re awesome!

Hugs and Kisses,

Auntie Paula

XOXOXOXOXO