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I think I was in the pink mode today painting pink poppies. The earliest citations of 'in the pink' are from the 16th century and, at that time, the meaning was 'the very pinnacle of something', but not necessarily limited to health. The earliest example that I can find of pink being used with that meaning is from 1597 Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, 1597: Mercurio: Why, I am the very pinke of curtesie. The earliest citation I've found for 'in the pink' is from Leigh's Kensington Gardens, 1720: "'Tis the Pink of the Mode, to marry at first Sight: - And some, indeed, marry without any Sight at all." The 'pink of the mode', i.e. the acme of excellence of fashion, was a common early usage and continued to be used throughout the 19th century. Delilah Smith, Michigan, USA Pink Poppies About This Painting: Pink Poppies 12x9 watercolor on 140 lb cold pressed watercolor paper The finest quality watercolor were used in this painting. M...

I recently went to Ocracoke Island a small island off the coast of North Carolina on the Atlantic Ocean. I took lots of pictures and did a few drawings while I was there. I am now turning them into paintings. This watercolor of a Pelican is the first from that trip. Pelican About This Painting: Pelican 12x9 watercolor on 140 lb cold pressed watercolor paper Media: watercolor Size: 9 in X 12 in (22.9 cm X 30.5 cm) Price: $100 USD How to Purchase: Buy this painting on PayPal Price: $100 USD plus $10 USD s/h Or, send me an email Delilah Smith, Michigan watercolorist, USA