Little Things That Make Me Happy with Encanto - Part I
I’ve been on a binge with Encanto for most of the week (My family have started asking if I’m ok) and it’s actually reawakened my fascination and appreciation with Latin tradition, culture and country. Here’s some things that give my mood a boost when I watch Encanto.
1). Camilo with the African Finger Snap! I learned a long time ago when I was watching a documentary about Ecuador and when the people saw something they thought was cool, they would snap their fingers! He basically said he thinks Antonio’s room is awesome. I do too.
2). Pretty much in the same scene; I really love the song that plays during Antonio’s room exploration. It is called Antonio’s Voice and it was made by a woman called Germaine Franco. About a minute and twenty seconds into the song I get chills. It is a beautiful song.
3). I can’t find a gif for it but in the opening when the adults are grabbing their caffeinated drinks Luisa picks up her cup with two fingers. I don’t know why but it just makes me smile a little. She’s very gentle when she needs to be.
4). Random Spanish added into the English lines. When I was younger unless it involved a stereotype of Mexicans there wasn’t really much added. Hearing the kids say “Mami” or “Tio” or “Tia” and even little sentences adds to the atmosphere.
5). Spotting the colour combinations of the Colombian flag at random points. Of course you’ll see a sign saying Colombia during a small clip of the Town Kids. The sign has the colours of the Colombian flag.
6). Caño Cristales! Or the Rainbow River. I was a little surprised to see the scene with the river. I looked at that location a few times in the past including a little nature documentary. It is a rather colourful place, very beautiful.
7). Juancho or you might know him as The Coffee Kid. He’s just a little bit relatable. Coffee should be for grownups.
8). Jorge making the spackle with Mirabel. Cannot find a gif but you know what I’m talking about. If you look closely you can see a little smile from underneath the bucket.
9). Bruno dancing to his own disstrack. Described as seven foot tall and he turns out to be shorter than both his sisters. During this scene you might notice when he’s walking in the background and Mirabel turns away she get’s dragged back by Dolores. I suspect because Dolores could hear Bruno scuffling behind her and she still decided to keep his secret.
10). The emeralds! Colombia actually mines most of the world’s emeralds and some people believe that Emeralds can tell the future and reveal the truth. This may be why you see Bruno’s predictions coming together into an emerald slab. Little bonus I love it when Bruno’s eyes glow green. Out of all the powers somehow Bruno’s gift seems the strongest.
Depending on who reads and appreciates this like I do, I might do another part. I have so much to share with you.
ETA: Part II
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June 11th, Day 11/30.
Today is Canadian Rivers Day (this week is Rivers to Oceans Week) but it’s also pride month. So… I polluted the rivers with pigments, which is the opposite of what Rivers day is about but hey! It’s art 😂
The water is gay and it’s coming for you.
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If you have ever gone tubing down the gently meandering Rainbow River in Dunnellon, Florida, you have undoubtedly slipped into a meditative state induced by some soothing magic that remains a mystery even to those who have been refreshed by her waters all of their lives. That meditative state is familiar to the locals and a surprise to visitors who may have been reluctant to go tubing for fear of the unknown (or the alligators). And it is that meditative state that I have attempted to express in this painting.
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Colombia`s Rainbow River Is An Incredible Display of Colors
Do you know what Rainbow River is? Is it new to hear? We doubt whether this rainbow river exists at all. But yes there is definitely a river with beautiful colors. It also has five colors. It is located in the country of Colombia and is known as Kano Crystals. This river is very colorful to see.
It is also known as River of Five Colors and Liquid Rainbow. This is the only colorful river in the world. It appears in red, blue, orange, and green colors every year from June to November. The rest of the time, like all normal rivers, it is seen here and there in green color with crystal clear water.
Read More : https://holidaysdestiny.com/the-rainbow-river-colombia-tour/
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For much of the year, the Caño Cristales just looks like any other normal river that you could see anywhere in the world. Nestled in Colombia, even getting to this river is a difficult adventure in itself.
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I have been to the end of the rainbow and, yes, there is gold there. This is a painting of the place where the Rainbow River meets the Withlacoochee River. This is where cool, fresh, spring water connects to the slightly warmer tannic tinted waters flowing north. Limnologists call this a confluence. Locals call this Dunnellon, Florida. Look at it on Google Earth and you can see a slight change in color. Better still, ride in an aluminum canoe with your bare feet pressed against the floor and you will feel the temperature change as you leave one river and enter the other. Oh, and the gold? Just go there and look at God’s beautiful earth. You’ll feel it, you’ll see it, and you’ll be richer because of it. I painted this digitally using the Procreate app with the dry brush.
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Inktober 2023
Day 7 - Drip
"I did get this, though, on the way." He holds up a radio. "Waterproof."
"No shhuchh thing," she drips.
"Well, water-resistant," he says, dropping it in. The water gushes up to catch it. "I'll be back when I can to change the batteries."
"Thankshhhep. You'rre a good frriend."
Wayward Son, Chapter 40, Rainbow Rowell.
I love Blue's dialogue tag.
And I hope that that radio survived in the water.
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