almost done

The Ikea Expedit bookshelf was assembled by my plumber's son, and I have been busy filling the cubbyholes with books and note cards for the up and coming River Arts Studio Tour the end of April.  The above house is almost done. When I am working, very often I have to put things aside to see what the work needs to be completed.  This one is "almost done" and will soon be ready for gorgeous linen matting and will be ready to send.

fresh off the farm

 

Many of the commissions that I do require me to work from a photo and often, I can really work myself up into a tizzy trying to capture what I see and what I cannot see.  This farm house made me remember my very own Father who was raised on a farm.  He was born one of nine children and his Mother paid the fine Doctor with a fresh off the farm chicken.  It was a barter of sorts and my Dad loves to say that poor chicken is gone and he is still clucking around.

Although I could pick my work apart and want to re-work this one, it is more of a feeling that I try to capture.  Can you imagine arriving here and feeling far away, calm and having all you need and wanting nothing more.  Such simple places, farmhouse, cabins and spots tucked away at the end of a dirt road  

are so inspiring.

If you are trying to practice your artwork, work from a photo, imagine yourself there and what you want to capture.  

up the street

This recent commission was done for a client to give to a friend up the street.  How nice to give a gift of art to cherish.  It was a bit tricky to piece several photos as this house is tucked in and has such charm.  I can imagine that outside area to be just delightful on a Summer night and those window boxes the envy of that neighborhood.