Tuesday, November 24, 2009

On the fourth day of Christmas....


I was finally able to take a few hours out of a day or two and do some painting. I chose a 24 inch by 24 inch plywood sheet as my base.
With Christmas coming, I've been inspired by the Twelve days of Christmas in French (even though it's actually an english ditty.). Probably because everything sounds better in French. Like when you call some one mon petit chou chou and it actually means my little cabbage, cabbage.

It sounds great in French, right? But if you called someone that in English, I bet they'd call you something back even better. ;)

After the sketching, then I get to do the fun painting part.

Why I started with Day 4 I'll never know ( 4 calling birds), I guess it called to me...

I still want to paint day 1 (partridge in a pear tree) and maybe one more day besides that... Maybe I'll have to take a blog vote on it...(just any day but five guh-hooooooooolden rings !).
Also, I would love to have prints made of this picture.. does anyone know how or where I go about that?Maybe that was one of the questions I should have asked an artistic guest or two along the way...

Jen

30 Creative people said:

Jenny@ L.O.T.s of Love said...

YOU are fabulous and I am jealous!

Beth@The Stories of A to Z said...

It's beautiful!

Julia Stainton said...

Absolutely stunning! You should totally get some prints made!

trash talk said...

Beautiful just beautiful. If someone called me petite anything, I'd have to say thank you!
Debbie

Dawn-Hydrangea Home said...

Jen it's gorgeous! You need to paint more! I am also going to be researching art prints, but after the holidays. I know I've looked before and there are a ton online. Maybe someone will have a good reference.
Have a great Thanksgiving.

kimmcl said...

NO WAAAAAY! You DID NOT make that! I knew you were uber-talented, but that painting is mind-blowing! Listen, if you ever figure out how to get a print made, I'm first in line to buy one.

Suzann @ The Olive Cottage said...

You are absolutely gifted beyond words.

vintage girl at heart said...

Oh my what a wonderful talent you have!!!
Amazing!!!
Yes I agree you need your own line of prints imagine the possibilities!!!
Fabulous Jen!!

Pam @ bibbidi-bobbidi-beautiful said...

Oh, I love "the twelve days" too! I osrt of have a special connection with it- my husband and I got married 12 days before Christmas, so we had a "twelve days" themed wedding reception. Each our tables was one of the twelve days. Not exactly liturgically correct since Christmas Day is supposed to be day 1, but it was really fun.

Anyway, the painting turned out just lovely! I'm sorry I don't know a thing about getting it printed!

Christina said...

Beautiful! Love it.

Teresa said...

You are such an artist! I would love to see more of your paintings. Just beautiful!

pk said...

That's beautiful! You're so talented...

pk @ Room Remix

LuLu said...

Your painting is fabulous! Wow I immediately thought of how beautiful this whole collection would look on a hallway wall... dinning room wall for the Holidays.. stunning!! I hope you paint more!!
xo,
LuLu

LuLu said...

Your painting is fabulous! Wow I immediately thought of how beautiful this whole collection would look on a hallway wall... dinning room wall for the Holidays.. stunning!! I hope you paint more!!
xo,
LuLu

MrsSouthernBelle said...

Try searching Giclee prints. I believe you would need to send in a digital image and then they would print them on canvas or high quality paper.

littlebyrd said...

oh Jen - this is so fabulous! Beautiful work!!!

T said...

You are so talented. To have a gift like that would be amazing! It's beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving Jen!

Lou Cinda said...

If I had an ounce of your talent I would be so HAPPY! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!

Gifted! Woman you are GIFTED!!

I knew her when....

Lou Cinda :)

The Whispering Creek House said...

Oh you are truly gifted!!! I Love it!!!

tara said...

Jen, you amaze me with your talent, I love this...I can't help you with your question, but I hope you find an answer because how beautiful would that be on your wall? Happy Thanksgiving!! xo

Pat said...

Jen,
This is breathtaking. I am so glad that you are painting and sharing your work with us. You are talented beyond words.
Pat

Nice and Easy Antiques said...

You are seriously extremelly talented and I'm extremelly jealous!
OMG! Great job!

Jackie said...

So beautiful!! Amazing talent. I love the 12 days theme!

Sandy Toes @ Shell in your Pocket said...

all I can say is "wow"!
sandy toe

Tammy of Yarborough House said...

Wonderful painting. Here is a place an artist friend of mine gets all her prints done of her paintings..try it out she says they are great.

http://www.iprintfromhome.com

tammy

The Feathered Nest said...

Beautiful Jen!!!!! I'm so very glad that you are taking the time for your artwork....it's so very beautiful!!! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving ~ hugs and love, Dawn

Miss Frugal said...

Gorgeous! What a beautiful painting! You should sell on Etsy if you don't already!

Jo - To a Pretty Life said...

Your painting is beautiful! Good luck with getting prints made. I'm certain they would sell fast.

Laura @ the shorehouse. said...

OH I love it!!

I know this doesn't help you, by my local art gallery where I get some things framed has someone who makes them giclee prints from paintings, and they claim the process is relatively inexpensive...and having seen the results I can say they're pretty amazing.

And my vote is for 9 Ladies Dancing. :-)

Amber said...

Jen, this is gorgeous! Such a fabulous idea and I love how it is a Christmas touch, but will blend right in with your decor. All of the detail is beautiful. I think you should do a painting of a partridge in a pear tree.

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