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A Poem & A Painting: Friendship Ornament, Red
Dec 19 2016 ·0As I shared previously, I’ve been busy painting these small (4″x4″) ornament canvases for the Christmas season. In addition to the paintings I brought to La Petite Maison, I’ve been having a ball painting more ornaments to give to friends. In fact last night I brought this hexagonal ornament painting to a Yankee Swap ~ much to my delight it was one of the most popular gifts, “swapped” amongst several people. It’s always so much fun to gather with dear friends and I just love seeing people enjoy my work. It truly is a work of heart!
A Poem & A Painting: Speckled Brown Hen
Oct 10 2016 ·0We had some much needed rain this weekend and it made for some wonderful time in my art studio. It was an enjoyable break from the nonstop pace of the Boston Design Market last week at the Boston Design Center. Once again, I attended several informative seminars and met a host of wonderful people. I’m sure I’ll have more to share on that soon!
I also thoroughly enjoyed the opening of my Art Exhibit at the newly renovated FDO Group showroom ~ it is stunning! Thank you to those who were able to make it to the reception and thank you to everyone at FDO, your support is so appreciated! My artwork will be on display throughout October (Suite 313) so if you didn’t make it to the opening, you can still see the show. The Boston Design Center is open to the public and a great spot to gather inspiration (and a bite to eat).
This week’s painting and poem have a bit of a whimsical feel ~ I hope you get a kick out of it!
A Poem & A Painting: Red Roses in Emily’s Kitchen
Jul 25 2016 ·0My daughter Emily has a lovely vintage inspired mason jar set in her kitchen. While I was visiting the mason jar vases were filled with single red rose stems. I stole a few moments to paint them in my sketchbook. I love how they turned out. I’ve never met a room that wasn’t made lovelier with the addition of fresh flowers…
A Poem & A Painting: Crowned Bird No. 1
Oct 27 2014 ·0This week’s painting was inspired by none other than dish ware! I purchased four dessert plates and the next thing I know I am painting the birds and gilding their crowns! Indeed, this is the first in a series of paintings.
I loved this snippet from the Carl Sandburg poem Purple Martins and thought it went well with the painting…
A Painting & A Poem: A Cup of Tea
Jun 16 2014 ·0By the time you read this, I will be in Guatemala working with an amazing group of people to help build a home for a deserving family. One of the things I’ll be bringing with me (by request) is this painting. I love the poem I found to go with it, there really is something special about a cup of tea…and the teacup you enjoy it from.
A Poem & A Painting: Guatemala Sisters
Jun 09 2014 ·0As I get ready for my 2nd mission trip to Guatemala next week, I am filled with emotion. I am looking forward to re-connecting with the Greene family and other friends who live there as well as the family whose home we built last year. That being said, this year I know the emotional tug the children have on my heart and how I have carried their struggles home with me. I thought this beautiful poem I found would be particularly appropriate…
A Poem & A Painting: Bright Red, Delicious Lobsters
Jun 02 2014 ·0
A Poem & A Painting: Light
May 12 2014 ·4As you can see, I am still thinking about the chandeliers of Italy and all that light represents. So much goodness and radiance. Today’s poem is by Aufie Zophy…
A Poem & A Painting: Venice Canal
Apr 28 2014 ·0As you can imagine, I continue to be inspired by my trip to Italy with BlogTour & Modenus. Today’s poem is called ‘City of the Mind’. It was written by a Venetian poet by the name of Paola Bruna and taken from a book of his poems…
A Poem & A Painting: Flower Market
Mar 24 2014 ·0
A Poem & A Painting: Serenity
Mar 17 2014 ·0Today’s poem is an excerpt from ‘Parade’ (source). I chose this poem because I loved the imagery it evoked and thought it went especially well with my painting…
A Poem & A Painting: The Music Room
Feb 17 2014 ·1My son Freddy is a musician and it’s hard to remember a time when my home didn’t have a piano. Listening to my son play is one of my greatest pleasures…
A Poem & A Painting: Three Little Kisses
Feb 10 2014 ·0This week brings us Valentine’s Day. Such a sweet and magnificent Holiday ~ truly my favorite!
Seriously, can you imagine that there is a day set aside for Love? I just adore the idea that on this day anyone has the opportunity to tell a friend, a child (small or large), a lover, a husband or wife, or a special someone that you care for them, that you couldn’t live without them, and that your life is better because they are in it.