Comments on: Pysanky Art (Ancient)

By: luba

luba — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:30:51 +0000

Found this site again when googling. If you want to learn more about pysanky, click on my name to go to my site.

The pysanka pictured above–the blue one–is one of mine from my site. It was done on a regular chicken egg, and the only color of dye used was royal blue. Most pysanky use several colors, typically yellows, reds, greens and oranges with black as a final color.

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By: luba

luba — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:53:33 +0000

The tool for writing a pysanka is referred to (in English) as a stylus.

There are many Ukrainian names for it–”pysachok” seems to be the most commonly used one in Ukraine, with “pysal’tse” as an alternative. “Kistka” or “kystka” is a regional usage for a small area of western Ukraine, and is also the Polish word for this tool.

By: Brother John

Brother John — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:23:34 +0000

Carlos, Very nice picture of you on your website! And such a beautiful smile! Your artwork is beautiful (as is your home), and you are obviously a very talented artist, but nothing outshines your site quite like that smile! I think your philosophy on life is pretty evident and I commend you for it. Bravo! As you helping you with the art of Pysanky, I wouldn't even call myself a novice... yet. I only recently purchased the jars I needed to mix and store the dye, and I just started to pencil in the artwork on my first egg. So it's not likely I'll be able to give you any advice. But there are plenty of great places on the internet to teach you the ropes. Learn Pysanky . com is a good start! Again, your Ostrich Eggs are beautiful! Brother John Lansdowne, Pennsylvania USA

By: carlos garcez

carlos garcez — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:22:30 +0000

Curiosity drove me to decoupage on ostricheggshells.
Age 71 – retired living at 21 rabie street ABERDEEN 6270 South Africa.
Curious to try the technique of Pysanky on a ostrich eggshell.
ould you help me?
Regards
Carlos

By: gisler werner

gisler werner — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:01:05 +0000

I was wondering if you would be interested in clean,empty
Grade A Ostrich egg shells ?
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Regards

W.Gisler

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:55:13 +0000

No, I never posted any pictures of the eggs that we did. My sister in law (in my opinion) was very good; but then she had grown up doing it.
She called the holder for the wax a “stylus”.
I hadn’t thought about that for yrs. and haven’t done it either as we moved away about 19 yrs. ago and it wasn’t something that we had time to do on our return visits home.
I hope that you do try it and enjoy it.

By: Brother John

Brother John — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:41:33 +0000

Brendamaa, I'm amazed that I had never heard of it until recently. Did you ever post any pictures of your Pysanky art work? I hope to soon find some time to do my first one. Brother John Lansdowne, Pennsylvania USA

By: brendamaa

brendamaa — Sat, 10 May 2008 14:44:41 +0000

I lived at one time in a city that was predominantly of Ukrainian descent. The ladies there did Pysanky eggs for Easter. I also have a sister in law that is off Ukrainian descent and she taught me how to do the eggs years ago. We used to do them before Easter.
I beautiful and intricate artform.

By: Brother John

Brother John — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:10:32 +0000

Local Malcontent, thank you for sharing your pictures with me! Great ideas! I'm going to order that pysanky kit this weekend. In the mean time, practice, practice, practice. I used to be a pretty good artist once upon a time. 'Preciate the suggestions! Brother John Lansdowne, Pennsylvania USA

By: localmalcontent

localmalcontent — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:06:51 +0000

plenty. Peace pipes, as seen in the OK. flag; dream catchers; feathers. Perhaps an idea can come to you from this: I'm second from the right.

By: Brother John

Brother John — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:12:59 +0000

Local Malcontent, Come to think of it… Perhaps I should soon do Pysanky art so I might get topic related comments? I love symbolism by the way… Know of good Choctaw symbols I might try?

Brother John
Lansdowne, Pennsylvania USA

By: localmalcontent

localmalcontent — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:09:14 +0000

Tis the day to say ‘Thanks for dropping by’ to Brother John, I see.
I’m pleased you came by my little bloggie as well, sir, and left a comment. Thanks! It prompted me to add a bit more info to my profile, sort of explaining the ‘malcontent’ business.

And confidentially, I halfway expected to see a comment right here, alluding to Easter and children. does that make me naive or just redneck?

By: Brother John

Brother John — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 05:18:59 +0000

HiloVerde, Thanks for stopping by! Really appreciate that. Yes, I am an extremely inquisitive being no doubt of that. I'm also an environmental protector. Brother John Lansdowne, Pennsylvania USA

By: hiloverde

hiloverde — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:16:20 +0000

Hi! Thanks for the link to my blog. I really like your inquisitive nature. I am the same way. I read about your crystals and thought “how fun!” I am starting some candy rock crystals myself….