Spice, grounded in character
This is the third poem I’ve written using Austin Kleon’s newspaper blackout technique. I really like this technique…it’s a bit like solving a puzzle as I look through an article searching for words to form into a poem that means something to me. I have to be really careful not to tap too much into or recreate the actual article itself. That’s the challenge!
I took the photo in March 2009 at a NoLA Rising paint party in the St. Roch neighborhood of New Orleans. I don’t know if this couple was actually together but I thought this scene of him dusting off her feet was quite adorable. I edited the original color photo in PicNik making it mostly black & white but with a tinge of color for his striped vest and the drinks.
Charlotte Hamrick 
zouxzoux,
Love the poem, love the pic and the technique.
I love everything about it. Hope all finds you doing well.
Pamela
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Thanks, Pamela!
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Wow, tricky technique – very well done. I havent tried this yet……….I love the photo. Thanks for the interesting post.
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You should try it, Sherry. I think it’s a really good exercise that helps me look at words in a different way. Thanks for your comment.
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This turns serendipity into an art form alright!
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Interesting, I’m definately going to have to try this technique out sometime. It looks like a good way to get out of a rut. I’ll most certainly be reading more of your work.
Also, thank you for the wonderful comment you left on my blog. It mean’t a lot to me to hear someone say that.
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You are very welcome – I’m glad I helped out a bit.
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Very interesting technique. Nice work.
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Thank you! I’m glad you stopped by and commented.
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Brilliant, zouxzoux! So effective. I’m going to have a go at this.
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Oh good! I’ll watch for it.
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Never heard of this technique … Sounds like a challenge and interesting.
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