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Step into the enchanting history of the "Hollywood Sign California" with this impressionist watercolor by Carlin Blahnik.

This piece captures the majestic Hollywood Sign, a renowned American landmark nestled in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California.

The signs storied past is nothing short of cinematic brilliance.

Dating back to 1923, the Hollywood Sign, originally "HOLLYWOODLAND," graced the Santa Monica Mountains as a bold advertisement for a real estate development.
But, little did anyone know, this temporary sign would soon evolve into an internationally recognized symbol that still stands tall today.

The 1940s brought an unexpected twist when a caretaker's mishap toppled the letter "H." It was promptly replaced, and "LAND" was removed, setting the stage for decades of captivating transformations.

The 1970s saw the Hollywood Sign become a canvas for pranksters, transforming it into "HOLLYWEED" as a playful nod to marijuana laws.

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Welcome to the CarlinArtWatercolor collection of unique prints from original paintings by artist Carlin Blahnik. Hi, I'm Carlin, a California native & now Austin Texas is my home. I'm an outdoors enthusiast & especially love tropical beaches & the ocean. My art career began when I retired from obstetrical nursing & dove into painting with transparent watercolors. My painting style is colorful impressionism where I capture the feel of a scene & accentuate the life energy within every subject I paint. I'm honored by each & every sale of my prints & original art. My artwork is purchased by professional designers for homes & offices, published in magazines, displayed in the ABC Marvel Netflix series "The...