A client came to me seeking a hand-painted growth chart for his children. One request that he had was that it be a vine inspired by Jack and the beanstock fable and soar to 6 feet in height.I had my carpenter cut a sturdy panel of birch wood and I primed and painted directly on the board after I had gathered images and a final drawing to work from.
I had a lot of fun painting these twisitng parts of the vine to give the impression that it was spiraling upwards. Funny children have a way of doing that too, they grow like weeds over the summer. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5!
Babies come into the world, grounded, napping, crawling and then climbing to new heights.
Along the outside edge, the initials of each child will be recorded and this work of art shall serve as a reminder of just how quickly children grow. Do you have a growth chart or do you have a record on the wall like me?
There are always crows around beanstalks, right.
I had a lot of fun painting these twisitng parts of the vine to give the impression that it was spiraling upwards. Funny children have a way of doing that too, they grow like weeds over the summer. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5!
Babies come into the world, grounded, napping, crawling and then climbing to new heights.
Along the outside edge, the initials of each child will be recorded and this work of art shall serve as a reminder of just how quickly children grow. Do you have a growth chart or do you have a record on the wall like me?
that is fun - so many people miss the pencil marks on the wall when they move - this way they have the record for a long time - wonderful
ReplyDeleteWe do, and it includes grandchildren and pets. Alas, it is not as beautiful and creative as your beanstalk is. It is the back of one of the front closet doors...I do smile when I open it, though. All of our progeny recorded there!
ReplyDeleteMarnie-
ReplyDeleteMy parents kept the scratches on the door where our dog "Snoopy" made his mark, my Dad says, money cannot buy that.
Records on or off the wall have a way of showing us how fast life is. This summer, we are in slow down mode.
pve
Roseanna,
ReplyDeleteOh, I would love to see that closet door!
I bet I would smile too at all your progeny and prodigies.
pve
What a nice reminder of how our little ones grow. I'm sure it will be a cherished memory for this family.
ReplyDeleteI love it! There is nothing quite as special as something created specifically for a child's first room.
ReplyDeletethis is tremendous! perfect, could you copy onto paper and print to offer readers? it is fairytale worthy. pgt
ReplyDeleteI am happy to finally see this growth chart. What a lovely way to track a child's growth. They grow too quickly...
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful idea!
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Lucky client!! It is just wonderful...my Dad charts Isabella and Max's growth on the inside of a doorway at his house. So much fun to have him mark off their new height and compare to the last measurement! Last time they'd each grown over an inch...crazy! Janell
ReplyDeleteWith my kids about to be seniors I wish I had a growth chart over the years.
ReplyDeleteKwana,
ReplyDeleteIf you have the measurements from your pediatrician, I would love to paint them for you on a chart, maybe one that you could write words on for each growth spurt.
pve
How cool is that? I'm afraid I'm one of those relaxes moms who never marks their height. But, I take a lot of pictures!
ReplyDeleteYes, in an old house, probably covered up by paint and wallpaper, my kids stretched into the world. My oldest son is 22 years old and 6'8"...he hits his head on the hook left over from his jolly jumper at Nanas...so funny.
ReplyDeleteGreat post :)
Best,
Michelle
an absolutely beautiful piece, Patricia. it will be treasured for years to come...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Dad. We've moved so many times I have snipets of them here and there. The problem is: who gets the family wall chart at the end of the day.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I never had growth chart for Avery, and really regret it - I'll definitely get one for Isla.
ReplyDeleteTHAT is SO cool! I love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I never did that but I wish I did! Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteCompletely charming and so much foresight. Like you, I mark on a doorway and fret, fret, fret about the though of moving and leaving it behind.
ReplyDeleteNow that is a stylish creative solution. No more doorposts to be marked!
ReplyDeleteHow whimsical and beautiful! Love the narrative part!
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Jaithan + Eddie
Outstanding Patricia! It's absolutely charming and you captured the fairytale vibe perfectly!!!
ReplyDeletexxoo J~
That is such a beautiful idea - how creative! We just use the inside of our pantry door. Now that we're moving to a new house, we'll have to start over!
ReplyDeletePatricia, a perfect keepsake and beautiful reminder of how fast littles ones grown. Your talent is amazing. I'm glad I stopped by today. I like the story of Jack an d the stalk. OH boy have I had visits from the red cardinals! xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a great design! Just beautiful.
ReplyDeletewow that is absolutely amazing! What a wonderful and creative way to mark how fast kids grow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Our growth chart is a door in my home! I have always said I'll take it with me if I ever move. xoxo
ReplyDeleteA magical tree to chart the growth of these lucky children brought to life by Ms. PVE.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
BarbaraG
Beautiful! Btw, posted your one illustration of me in the Lilly dress on their facebook page and it is all the rage. You are a superstar Patricia! And, I am one lucky ducky...XXOO
ReplyDeleteHow awesome is that?! You're SO talented!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo creative. I just love this. We have a new baby in the family. My niece needs to check this out.
ReplyDeleteWe recorded on a wall...and then we moved! I wish we had recorded on a chart as beautiful as that one. Carla
ReplyDeletePatricia, this is just wonderful!! I love how you also graduated the color palette with the growth!!
ReplyDeleteKarena
Art by Karena
What a great idea & what an beautiful interpretation.
ReplyDeleteFantastic work!
ReplyDeleteIt really shows people how fast life goes and that we must enjoy every moment of it.
-Mel
This is fantastic, what a great job you did!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea-- and lovely execution!
ReplyDeleteI am a little late to the party, but had to share this story with you. The home of a dear friend of mine was recently torn down. My friend grew up in the house and we played there as children. Her family bought the house from the original owners and lived in it for the last 50 years. One member of that original family, now in his 60s, called my friend and asked if he could have a board out of a closet upstairs before the house was demolished. When he retrieved the board, it was the "growth chart" from his childhood in the house. After so many years he was able to save that one board that had such a special history. I love that.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable - what a fun way to incorporate this without it being cheesy.
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