5/4/09

Over the weekend I completed a new contemporary piece titled: "Misty Morning" which is in my Luminary Tree series. This tranquil work has greys, yellows and greens and a beautiful stained golden brown frame with hand-painted browns and blacks that I added to match the trees. The painting features a morning meadow with 30 Yellow Swarovski Crystals on three trees and 16 Green Swarovski Crystals scattered in the grass which look like dew drops. With a front overhead spotlight or long-armed picture light, my Luminary Paintings sparkle from anywhere in the room. Pictures just can't catch the true luminating effects. This piece would look fantastic in a restful bedroom. It has a very calming effect on the viewer. 

5/2/09

It has been a busy two weeks getting ready for First Friday at Central Market. My daughter, Vanessa had fun wrapping items that sold and Carl was across the isle working at S. Clyde Weaver--a family night out. I was able to complete 4 new paintings to take along to First Friday to include with my bowls and other hand-painted items. Two Sunday's ago, we visited the Hans Herr House to take pictures for two of the paintings, one spring and one winter painting of the house that I showed at First Friday. Check out one of my new paintings titled: "Hans Herr House: Spring Revival" done in my folk art style.

2/21/09

I am currently working on 4 paintings of the star barn, 2 paintings of my luminary trees and a 2-door cabinet for Basket Accessories. I just finished and delivered the 1-door cabinet for them shown on the right. The title is: "Dawn's Early Light". If you travel to Intercourse be sure to check out both stores (Basket Accessories and Old Country Store) both located in close proximity on Old Philadelphia Pike. Each store has a unique variety of my hand-painted items. Basket Accessories has varied winter hours. You can contact them at 717-768-7008.

2/14/09

Yesterday I finished a Valentine's gift for my husband, Carl. The title of the painting is "Diamonds & Ice." It is one of my luminary tree paintings and features Swarowski crystals and beads.