While driving I got the idea of brightening the day of 50 random people through paint. The idea has evolved into simply this; 50 random people from all 50 states will get a small watercolor I have painted specifically for this project. The idea is to brighten the day of a random person, give them a surprise and hopefully they can do something to pass on the happiness in their own way.
Each painting fits easily in a standard envelope, is made from materials I already have and includes a note explaining the project. Since I don't buy new materials, except stamps and envelopes, I hope to encourage the simplicity of doing something for another person–a complete stranger. So far I've done six of these water colors; Alaska, Colorado, Delaware, New York, Oregon, and Texas. I urge them to write back to give me feedback, go to my facebook page to see the others and tag themselves in their new painting.
So far I've only heard from one person. I assumed some would just discard the painting, maybe even think it's creepy. I hope to hear from more though, it's nice to know if I've made a difference! If this project becomes successful I would like to expand it to other parts of the world, not just the US. It could have a big impact on people and maybe bring some people closer by forming a community of those you've gotten a painting. It's a pretty romantic notion, I know it may not happen but it's nice to strive towards something.
