Wednesday, March 24, 2010

HAPPY SPRING!


I know that I am a few days past the "official" beginning of Spring, but in celebration of it's arrival, I wanted to introduce a new print to my shop. It's actually a vintage work, since it was completed before I was born (and I'm not exactly a preschooler anymore!)
It's my Father's work in pastel and I have always loved the bright florals and seaside setting. The couple depicted is supposed to be he and my mom.....back when they were carefree newlyweds. Mom is partially obstructed by the shrubbery and parasol, but she's enjoying the scenery! I am framing the original- given to me by my parents, and adding it to my gallery wall.
If you like it you can get your own giclee print, available here.

20 comments:

La Petite Gallery said...

Paintings of someone you know and love are the best. He was very talented with color..It does have a nice feel of Spring.

yvonne

Christy said...

Oh how sweet Anne. I just love it - and how wonderful for you to have the original on your own gallery wall! It's so vibrant and full of color - gorgeous!

Jacqueline @ HOME said...

Dear Anne,
Your father's painting really sums up Spring. You obviously take after him with your talent. XXXX

pve design said...

I love the fresh love in this work. My son is working in pastel now and loves it. I cannot wait to show his work.
Please tell your parents that this work of art has a "Spring Fever" quality that I adore.
pve

Tracy F. said...

Oh, Anne this is beautiful! I see why you're so talented yourself--it runs in your family! Happy Spring to you, too.

Kwana said...

It's so beautiful and I love the special meaning.

Karena said...

Anne I love it when you show your father's works of art! Lovely.

Karena
Art by Karena

Katie @ Noodle and Boof said...

LOVE love love loooove Spring! YAY! Such a cute story behind the art. So colorful!

Jo said...

Not only is it beautiful, it has such a sweet story.

Happy spring!
Jo

Henley on the Horn said...

What a treasure! Please put the story of the painting inside the frame!

AnnaVallance said...

That is such a beautiful painting. Lucky you to have this.

Melanie said...

How sweet:)

Rosie Campbell said...

What a treasure!

Ivy Lane said...

lovely story and such a beautiful treasure! Happy Spring Anne!

vicki archer said...

This is so pretty Anne....and such a lovely sentimental piece, xv.

Dumbwit Tellher said...

I had not realized that is where you inherited your amazing talent? From your amazing talented father! Gorgeous, colorful, happy art & it's wonderful. Truly a priceless gift for you Anne from your dear parents. Thanks for sharing with us all. x

Unknown said...

Apple. Tree. Such a sweet and romantic treasure!

Brittany Stiles said...

I love it! How fun to have this talent run in your family!

peter said...

it's a great paint, very beautiful and colorful and talented

::levina:: said...

i see you got your talent from your father. that's so awesome...such a sweet image to have of your parents.

 
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