Credit – John Pavart, supplied to ABC News.
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network.
Local Artist’s Painted Coconuts Have Become a Sensation–and Are Now Found All Over the World
Artists come from all corners, in all shapes and sizes, and from every race and religion; John Pavart and his painted coconuts are a perfect example.
The former opal miner turned painter from Australia’s state of New South Wales has been painting coconut husks for years, leaving them around the beaches of Magnetic Island for tourists and travelers to find.
It’s become one of the chief charms of the island, even though Pavart started it on a lark.
“I just happened to have a bit of art gear on me and thought I’d pick one up and paint it,” he said, detailing the phenomenon’s remarkably simple origin. “I put it down, and someone picked it up, and they seemed to like it, so I just kept doing it.”
They often depict sea life and beachscapes, and by now, the thin “grey nomad,” a term used to describe Australians in their 50s who move around for months out of the year, believes he’s painted over 750 of them.
“Lots of people have found one, and it puts a smile on someone’s face,” Mr. Pavart told ABC News Au. “I’ve got them in Brazil, Spain, England—they’re all over the world.
Pavart’s coconuts are now so in demand he occasionally has to leave Magnetic Island for Queensland, the nearest continental shoreline, to look for more.
Once painted, he will leave a picture as a clue on a Facebook page he started to trigger a free treasure hunt, which routinely attracts many of the kids in the island’s town.
He joked with ABC that between himself and the rats, the beaches are completely clear of coconuts.
The good news in this story is one man is spreading cheer and goodwill for no other reason than to do it.
Today’s JohnKy talks about fun. I hope you have a great weekend.
Fun by John W. Howell © 2024
The world in chaos,
Needs a fun reason to smile . . .
Coconuts do it.
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Really cool art niche. Great that it went global, which is an artist’s dream.
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That is so true, Charles.
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That’s great artwork. Also very sustainable, and not only for a special saison, like painting of easter eggs. Best wishes, Michael
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Very true about the season, Michael. 😁
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Dear John
Funny 🙂
Here children paint on pebbles on the beach.
Keep well and happy
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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We have rock painters here as well. Thanks Klausbernd. Wishing you a peaceful weekend.
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Wonderful coconuts that are cheerful and do indeed make us smile, John❣️
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It is nice to have something where a smile is the end result. Thanks, Cindy.
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It sure is, John!💕 You’re so welcome💗
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It must be such fun to find one of the painted coconuts!
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I would think so too. Maybe he ought to toss a few into the sea.
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I wondered if he had been tossing some into the sea.
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My thought exactly.
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That is the coolest thing! And you’re right Boss, the world needs more smile worthy stories right about now.
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I thought we all could use a smile break. Thanks, Pilgrim.
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Well done Boss
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😊
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What a unique idea, John. Putting a smile on someone’s face is a wonderful goal.
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I that that goal is a big one and well worth the effort. Thanks, GP.
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What a fun idea, and great that he’s getting some press for them.
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I agree. I’m sure he is pleased. Thanks, Craig.
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I love this. Creating and sharing art for fun. And causing smiles from those lucky enough to find a coconut. John, thanks for writing all this on a coconut of a post and sharing it with us.
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Ha ha ha. It’s like being on the coconut telegraph. Thanks, Dave.
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I love that!
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Me too.
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Wow! It’s fantastic that a person’s painting hobby has become an international tourist attraction, and his artwork has become a news item and spread around the world.
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It is amazing isn’t it? Thanks, Tim.
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What a fun occupation that beings joy to people! I love his paintings, especially the Grinch and the whale. Whoever finds one of his pieces of art should feel very lucky!
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They should feel lucky. Thanks, Noelle.
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What fun! Spreading joy simply because he CAN!
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That is the point, Annette.
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Never heard of those. Thank you for this.
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This is very cool. Thanks, Jacqui.
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Wonderful story, John! Just thinking about how much joy this man is bringing makes me smile.
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Me too, Debby. Thanks.
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These are amazing! I didn’t realise it was a thing, but they’re beautiful.
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This guy made it a thing. Thanks, Esther.
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Absolutely! Coconuts automatically make me think of fun or Pina Coladas. 🙂 Great post, John.
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Now I’m thinking of Pina Coladas. Have a good weekend, Jan
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What fun! I love seeing artistic efforts anywhere/everywhere. 🌞
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I must say I’ll bet he is a strange one. Thanks, Gwen.
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Cool idea on a global scale. One of the teachers at our local university paints colorful rocks with positive messages on them with her students. Then they scatter the rocks around campus and other students come across them.
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We had some kids do the painted rock thing here and it was so much fun coming across a pretty rock with a message.
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Wow, that’s so cool. Thanks for a feel good story, John. After this week’s news, I needed that. Have a great weekend.
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I think every week’s news we could use a happy story. Thanks, Monika.
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I love this – such a feel-good story, John! Reminds me of the painted rocks I see around here 🙂
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Yes vwery much so, Barbara. Thanks.
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Coconuts do do it! 🥥 Painted, even more so! I am nuts about this share! (couldn’t resist) Thank you for the smiles, John.
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Thank you, Michele. 😁 Loved the pun
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You’re welcome and thank you for appreciating my punniness. 😁
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Always fun. 😊
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That is cool!
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It is. Thanks, Deborah
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A perfect JohnKu, and what a great story.
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It is Jennie.
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😀
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Love this story, John.
No high tech, no modern innovations, just old fashioned art and a kind, fun loving spirit.
Art is an important component of life.
So are JohnKu’s.
I’m happy to hear the rats are still getting a share.
🥥𝖃 🥥🐀 🐀 Ẍ
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Ha ha ha. Yes I thought the same on the story. Just fun stuff for the fun of it. I’m not too concerned about the rats myself. 😊X 😊X 😁X 🐀 🤢X
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Rats are cute, unless they come in the house.
OR burrow tunnels into your garden.
OR hang at your feet on restaurant patios.
OR watch me take pics of art in the alley… ..okay, they are kinda cute in the alley.
😊X 😊X 😁X 🐂
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You speak well fro the rats. 😊X 😊X 😁X 🐂 I think you are a consultant.
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That is quite fun. Good for him. It’s nice how small gestures can bring so much joy.
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And then become bigger
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Indeed, John!
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This is a great story to share, John.
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I think so too, Robbie. Thank you
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