The dog walk painting took about two hours for two days before everyone told me to STOP. The Beaders I worked on longer and am fixing even after taking these photos. Hannah is in my lap putting beads on her arms as she did long ago....sort of a carrying on of the craft. When older, she did visit our group to demo her origami bird.
The little banner floating under the crocheting hands is inspired by a Medieval European speech scroll or banderole. It was a precursor of our bubbles in cartoons. Such communication goes back way before the Middle Ages. Click on photos to enlarge, and thanks for looking!
Love the bead crocheting. That is something that the women here would really enjoy, but I've not seen anyone doing it. And, the bracelets spread all over the kiddie table top makes me jealous! I love what few I have and this reminds me to get them out and wear them. I'm finally wearing the necklaces and earrings that I've gotten at bead shows, but it's hard to get away from just putting on the silver or gold hoops instead.
ReplyDeleteI am so amazed at your productivity (and skill, of course!). Carpe Beadem is yet another wonderful work! I had seen the cute doggies already and I love them too! Your ability to capture the essence of a person in paint never ceases to amaze me!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I am beyond thrilled that you are back "into" painting, and both of these are so charming! Years ago, I wanted to trade a quilt made by me for a painting made by you, but then you started quilting and I thought...."Well, she can make a quilt herself!" But if you ever want to resurrect that "deal," just let me know! Love these so much, and the accompanying photos on this post are priceless.
ReplyDeleteGreat, great paintings!! I love to see your work. And all those bracelets...wow!
ReplyDeletePretty beads! Pretty girls!
ReplyDeleteLoved your most recent paintings. Tricia
ReplyDeleteTalent + hard work = terrific paintings. You have a particular gift for composition. Thank you for sharing. -Ellen
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