Lost & Found: Mama's Blue Bowl
Mama's Blue Bowl - still life set up
Mama's Blue Bowl - still life set up
Hi!
I finally found a bowl just like my mother's, which I broke when I was
sixteen. This one seems a little more worn than hers, but it'll do as a
prop.
When I set it up with the light above, I was thrilled at the way the
light glowed golden through the bottom. I am fascinated with how the
blue reflections illuminate the fabric beneath...downright ethereal!
As I prepare to paint this long-sought-after treasure, cherished
memories well up inside.
Every Thanksgiving, that bowl sat proudly on the table, filled with
creamy smooth mashed potatoes, a big chunk of butter stuck in the
center. I loved to lean above it, watching the butter soften and sink
into a golden pool.
The fondness I speak of has nothing to do with the food itself, but
with the hands and heart that spent countless hours preparing it.
Is it any wonder that I love the color aqua?
I started the initial sketch on a 24x24" gallery-wrapped canvas. There
will be a bird on the rim, an Eastern Bluebird, or a female cardinal
I'm thinking.
The painting will tell the story of a mother's love for her child.
(More about the painting as it develops).
30 Day Fall/Winter Watercolor update and offer.
After much research and thought, I finally concluded that it's best to
keep all of my artwork together in one place. So I created a special
category on my website just for the shimmery watercolors.
The original idea was to use this month to brainstorm and compose
designs to turn into cards, wearable art, and decor for the holidays
next year. Any one of these originals would make a nice holiday gift.
Everything is all set up just as it is with the oil paintings. I hate
Black Friday sales. Why not just bring you something extra special!
That said, because this is a new venture, I made them as affordable as
possible.
So as usual, I'm letting you and other private email folks have first
dibs on these. As always, you can use your subscriber privilege to get
25% off by using the code JANDALENS at checkout.
Here then is the next batch, and most pieces up to this point are now
available. You can view the whole Sparkling Art Cards collection HERE.
There's even a surprise bird one no one but Wes has seen yet, and some
of the works have an additional image showing just how shimmery these
things are.
Pumpkin Spice Tea
Day 7 Pumpkin Spice Tea $35
Rosehip Tea
Day 8 Rosehip Tea $35
In Everything Give Thanks -original card design
Day 9 In Everything Give Thanks $45
Autumn
Day 10 Autumn $45
Give Thanks
Day 11 Give Thanks $35
Teatime
Day 12 Teatime $35
Whos Ready For Pie?
Day 13 Whos Ready For Pie? $45
Did one in particular speak to your heart?
Click on it to see if it's still available.
I hope you have been enjoying this challenge. It's been quite an
uplifting adventure for me and I hope it lifts your heart as well.
And there's more to come as I shift next week from Autumn artwork to
Christmas and winter.
I pray you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, surrounded by people you
love. Consider setting an extra plate for someone who is alone. It will
mean the world to them. Trust me..I too was once alone and someone
included me.
As ever, take time for birdsong!
Jan
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