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@ Gradient Orange
~Donatello~ enters the gallery and is given a guide to his tour of "World of Pastel ". Some wonderful sights lie ahead!
Gradient Orange
Shades of orange fading into peach exude warmth within and without. Can you feel it?

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@ Pastel Checkerboard
"That's interesting, what the tour guide was just saying," remarked Artie. "The colour blue was considered inferior and low class until about the 12th century when it became the colour of the cloak of Virgin Mary. As the image become more widespread, blue was seen as far more respectable and worthy of reverence."
"It's funny how things change, isn't it?" replied ~Donatello~.
Pastel Checkerboard
Cool blue and white tiles bring the serene colors of the sky into any room.

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@ Pastel Spirals
"So what do you think of when you hear the word 'pastels', Icicle?" queried ~Donatello~.
"One word—soothing!" declared Icicle.
Pastel Spirals
These amazing fractals evoke reminders of sea shores, sea horses, sea shells or ever-repeating seaweed leaves. Nature is truly amazing in the shapes she creates!

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@ Painted Desert Sand
"Pink, mauve and baby blue are commonly used pastel colors, as well as mint green, peach, periwinkle and lavender," read out ~Donatello~.
"I like all of those colours!" declared Chicklet.
Painted Desert Sand
The gentle arid breeze blows over the soft painted desert sands and blends each color together beautifully, turning the barren wilderness into a sight to behold.

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@ Pastel Wallpaper
"I'm going to buy that framed sepia print of Grandpa's Garage on Route 66, Cole," said ~Donatello~. "It'll go nicely with my souvenir from the Italian Murano glass outlet and my model of Tower Bridge when we went to London."
"That sounds like a nice collection of mementoes, ~Donatello~!"
Pastel Wallpaper
Wouldn't this be just too darling as the wallpaper for a young pet's bedroom? Such adorable little butterflies in pretty pastel shades ...

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@ Splash of Color
"What do you think of when you hear the word 'pastels', ~Donatello~?" queried Coco.
"Baby pets—and cupcakes!" cried ~Donatello~.
Splash of Color
Colorful splashes of pastel adorn this soft, textured surface. Looks and feels like a soft blanket to lie down on, doesn't it?

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@ Pastel Starburst
"I've bought so many artistic souvenirs already my rucksack's almost full!" said Icy.
"Me too!" said ~Donatello~. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?"
Pastel Starburst
Explosions of pastel light make an intricate and festive starburst design.

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@ Colourful Crockery
"What do you think of when you hear the word 'pastels', ~Donatello~?" queried Symphony.
"Baby pets—and cupcakes!" cried ~Donatello~.
Colourful Crockery
These cheerful plates and crinkly edged bowls in various shades of pastels will brighten any mealtime, as will the sturdy handled beakers!

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@ Door Duo
"I've bought so many artistic souvenirs already my rucksack's almost full!" said Shadow.
"Me too!" said ~Donatello~. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?"
Door Duo
Two almost identical front doors, one peach-coloured, the other pink, guard entry to these terraced houses—which couldn't look more British if they tried! Can we guess though that once past the door, the interior of each house will be completely different to the other as regards furniture and decor?

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@ Pixellated Pastels
"This is amazing, Ramsey! It says in our guide that the colour pink has a tranquillising effect and can be used to suppress anger and anxiety. How about that?"
"I've heard that some sports teams paint the visiting team's changing rooms pink, to gain an advantage, ~Donatello~!" responded Ramsey.
Pixellated Pastels
Pixellated pastels in soothing cool hues bring calm and peace to your artistic expression. Or for the pets who like to make quilts, it can bring inspiration for your next project.

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@ Lone Tree Hill
"I'm going to buy a set of those little pastel-coloured plant pots for my Granny, Nova," said ~Donatello~.
"That sounds like a great idea, ~Donatello~—she’ll love them!" replied Nova.
Lone Tree Hill
This surreal pastel picture shows a bare lone tree on a rising hill of pink with a gently hued blue and white sky in the background. Make of it what you will!

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@ Through the Glass
"Pink, mauve and baby blue are commonly used pastel colors, as well as mint green, peach, periwinkle and lavender," read out ~Donatello~.
"I like all of those colours!" declared Pingi.
Through the Glass
Hints of gold and green are diffused through the pebble-textured glass into an abstract pattern. Something this calming must be even more beautiful when viewed through a plain glass window.

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@ Sunrise, Sunset
"What do you think of when you hear the word 'pastels', ~Donatello~?" queried frosty.
"Baby pets—and cupcakes!" cried ~Donatello~.
Sunrise, Sunset
Sunrise? Sunset? Which one is it? You decide! Whichever one you think it is, it's a beautiful foggy scene, isn't it?

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@ Pastel Geometry
"I don't know about you, ~Donatello~, but when I see pastels, one of the first things I think of is spring."
"Well, spring flowers are in pastel shades, I guess!, Eric!"
Pastel Geometry
These geometric shapes, whether ovals, squares, diamonds, octagons or rectangles, with their pastel colours combine to make a picture that is stylish, modern and particularly pleasing to the eye.

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@ Curious Chickadee
Oh look ... an appropriately coloured pet!
Curious Chickadee
What a cutie-pie! The chickadee is found in many habitats, preferring those with trees or woody shrubs, from forests to residential neighborhoods and parks, and sometimes weedy fields and cattail marshes. They are acrobatic and associate in flocks—the sudden activity when a flock arrives is distinctive. They often fly across roads and open areas one at a time with a bouncy flight.

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@ Finnish Façades
"This is how trends are set, Tickety-Boo. 'In the 1980s, pastel colours were introduced in human male fashion. In particular, the television police series Miami Vice popularised this trend as its lead characters Crockett and Tubbs exclusively wore pastel shirts and suits in seasons 1 and 2, setting a fashion that stood popular years after the show ended'."
"That's going back a bit now, ~Donatello~!"
Finnish Façades
These pastel coloured residences are to be found in Huvilakatu, a legendary street in Helsinki. Don't you just love those colours, and the adorable little balconies?

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@ Terracotta Trio
"That's interesting, what the tour guide was just saying," remarked blue sunshine. "The colour blue was considered inferior and low class until about the 12th century when it became the colour of the cloak of Virgin Mary. As the image become more widespread, blue was seen as far more respectable and worthy of reverence."
"It's funny how things change, isn't it?" replied ~Donatello~.
Terracotta Trio
What an adorable set of little pastel plantpots! What will you fill them with? Sweets, perhaps wrapped in colourful cellophane and finished with a dainty bow? Or will you utilise them in growing on cuttings? Or perhaps make a gift of them to your favourite pastel-lover?

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@ Pastel Plantpot
“How do you spell ‘surrealism’, ~Donatello~?” mused Molly, clutching a postcard and sucking the end of her pen. “Is it one ‘r’ or two? I can never remember!” “Simples,” grinned ~Donatello~. “Put ‘S-u-r', meaning ‘over’—it’s short for ‘super’, you know. Now put ‘real’, then ‘ism’, and Bob’s your uncle.”
Pastel Plantpot
What will you put in this dinky little plantpot? Perhaps a small succulent or cactus? Alternatively, turn it upside down and put a tealight on top of it!

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@ Cosmos at Dawn
"Pastels are peaceful and calming. They have a softer look that’s easier on the eyes. This can inspire a calming, soothing, peaceful vibe."
"Is that why we use them in baby pets' bedrooms so much, Mr X?"
"That's it, ~Donatello~!"
Cosmos at Dawn
The furled petals of this pastel-pink cosmea, or cosmos, in the dawn makes a pretty picture. But wait till it unfolds in the morning sun, revealing itself in all its glory!

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@ Suspended Spheres
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of this exhibit and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said ~Donatello~ to Mr. Panda. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our visit here!”
Suspended Spheres
Shimmery pastel spheres are magically suspended in the air. How did they do that?

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@ Daisy, Daisy
"It's turned a bit cold, ~Donatello~, I'm going to put my beanie hat on," said Ciaré.
"Good scheme! I'll dig my scarf out as well," said ~Donatello~.
Daisy, Daisy
The name "daisy" is considered a corruption of "day's eye", because the whole head closes at night and opens in the morning. Chaucer called it "eye of the day". In mediaeval times, Bellis perennis or the English Daisy was commonly known as "Mary's Rose".

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@ Mauv-elous Sunrise
“How do you spell ‘surrealism’, ~Donatello~?” mused Allegra, clutching a postcard and sucking the end of her pen. “Is it one ‘r’ or two? I can never remember!” “Simples,” grinned ~Donatello~. “Put ‘S-u-r', meaning ‘over’—it’s short for ‘super’, you know. Now put ‘real’, then ‘ism’, and Bob’s your uncle.”
Mauv-elous Sunrise
Breathtaking mauve hues make a marvelous sunrise. Just another reason to enjoy being a morning pet.

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@ Butterflies in Fog
"I don't know about you, ~Donatello~, but when I see pastels, one of the first things I think of is spring."
"Well, spring flowers are in pastel shades, I guess!, Dragoon!"
Butterflies in Fog
Delicate silvery gray butterflies flit in the misty fog.

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@ Amazing Hydrangea
"I've bought so many artistic souvenirs already my rucksack's almost full!" said fire fox.
"Me too!" said ~Donatello~. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?"
Amazing Hydrangea
The hydrangea is rightly a very popular garden shrub, coming in a variety of gorgeous colours. Did you know that some hydrangeas have the ability to change the colour of their flowers? This colour change is due to the soil pH which affects aluminium availability. Those with blue or pink flowers tend to be blue in acid soil conditions (high available aluminium levels), mauve in acid to neutral soil conditions, and pink in alkaline conditions. White flowers, and also green-flowered cultivars, remain white or green regardless of soil pH. Try to use rainwater to water hydrangeas, since mains hard water can affect the flower colour, turning blue flowers mauve or pink.

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@ Pastel Fractal
As ~Donatello~'s tour of "World of Pastel " comes to an end, he receives a seasonally appropriate gift!
Isn't Fall Just Peachy
For many pets, fall is their favorite season. And who can blame them? Everything around them is shrouded in such lovely colors, like these flowers, for example, in warm soft peachy hues. No doubt, Fall is definitely just 'peachy.'
Pastel Fractal
A fractal is a geometric shape that is self-similar through infinite iterations in a recursive pattern and through infinite detail. It couldn't be simpler! Our example here might be part of a rather splendid ceiling or perhaps an ornate lampshade!
~Donatello~ has completed him tour of "World of Pastel "! Your art gallery tour is now over, but PnF will hold a new event again soon!