Yea – I’m back at the easel in the mountain studio in Maggie Valley, NC. ! The move is always a bit overwhelming – closing Florida with hurricane shutters and tying all the loose ends! Upon arrival here, there’s family and friends to visit and lots to do in the house and yard…takes a while but we are settled in! Presently surrounded by four "starts" in various stages of completion, I'm enjoying my space!
A few years ago, the initial inspiration for LITTLE MISS SPRING came from a drawing in my sketchbook - age and source unknown - and a little wicker doll carriage belonging to our daughter in law. Inspiration to now finally finish the painting came with finding a pretty frame and the need for a piece this size for the guest room.
Grand niece Darian (you've met her before) must have been about three at the time, posed for me while helping her Granna bake a cake. Wearing only Strawberry Shortcake panties (Granna believes in damage control), she stood on a chair bending over the bowl of batter waving a dripping wooden spoon! I did not have her likeness from the beginning and, since this wasn't a portrait of her, didn't strive for it. Maybe this fantasy on canvas is finally finished - am going to look at it for a few days to be sure - and then it's on the wall!
24" X 30" Oil on canvas glued to masonite
This is so charming and fanciful - I absolutely love it! Everything in it comes together so wonderfully, and would beautifully grace any wall!
ReplyDeleteThank you Claire! Great fun painting this one. So pleased you like it!
DeleteUne peinture adorable...
ReplyDeleteDes couleurs qui chantent...
Gros bisous
You sweet comments are so appreciated Martine! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteNow this is just beautiful, Rosemary. I love the sense and feel of the piece, that stepping back in time to simpler things...It is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh Sherry! Thank you so much - Had forgotten how enjoyable it is to lose oneself in a fantasy painting!
DeleteWOW!!!! I LOVE this "magical" painting, Rosemary!! The wicker doll carriage is so beautifully painted as well. I can't wait to see your next piece!
ReplyDeleteHilda, thank you! Your enthusiasm warms my heart! Wish my brushes were not so slow - however there is one on the easel almost finished.
DeleteLove the color and the movement - good job!
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Thanks Sil! So glad you stopped by and happy you are working on a new blog!
DeleteWelcome back. This picture reminds me of those old fashioned books of yesteryear... Charles Kingsley sort of stuff, wonderful
ReplyDeleteThank you John. Hadn't thought of Kingsley in a long time - THE WATER BABIES lives on and on and your relating my painting to those wonderful illustrations is so appreciated!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Rosemary, it does feel like the style of an older piece. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteRosemary, beautiful. Like, John, I thought of paintings of times past. This work should bring great pleasure to your guests.
ReplyDeleteHi Rosemary.
ReplyDeletethis is a beautiful painting, and very difficult to paint I would imagine. You have done a brilliant Job here Rosemary. all the best.
Vic.
Hi Rosie, I love your painting and thanks for the comment you left on my blog.Silvia
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