SUNFLOWERS ON AN EARLY SPRING AFTERNOON

Fact:  Wisconsin winters are long.

So, when a beautiful, sunny, 60 degree day comes along in early March, it's time to buy some flowers!  A few days ago I set out to find a bouquet to remind me of the long summer days to come.  They may not be from my own garden, but I'll gladly fill a vase with a bouquet of store bought, humble sunflowers!  

The perfect way to spend the rest of a sunny spring-like day - time in my art room surrounded by paints and brushes with a little Michael Buble' filling the air with some oldies!

Both the original and prints of the original are available in my Etsy shop.  

Click here to go to my original painting on Etsy.

or

Click here to go to prints of "Sunflowers" on Etsy.

(prints are available in 4 sizes)

SUNFLOWERS 

8 x 10 inch

original oil on canvas board

SUNFLOWERS

(professional print in 4 standard sizes - ready for your mat and frame)

THE INSPIRATION OF CEZANNE

Two of my favorite artists are Cezanne and Degas - all of their work is just beautiful in my eyes.  And imitation is the greatest compliment, right?  I try to get the feel of their style by doing much of my own work with one of them in mind.

A couple weeks ago, two of my favorite paintings were sold and now reside in Virginia.  They were both done with the style of Cezanne in mind.  While I was sad to see two of my favorites go out the door, I was thrilled to receive such a sweet note from the buyer.  Notes like this make it a little easier to let go of a painting you've worked hard on! 

"Greetings, Nan and great thanks for the gorgeous paintings- which just arrived and are super!  You are very talented.  They look like Cezanne's!   Plus- you are an artist in every way- I liked your presentation, wrapping and key, too!  All best to you"

Now, THAT is the beginning of a wonderful Saturday!

Thanks for looking!

-Nan

RIPE

8 x 8 inch oil

and

POMEGRANATE, PEACH, AND PEAR

8 x 10 oil

RED TUTUS in 3 SIZES - PRINTS and WRAPPED CANVAS

A few days ago, I ordered a print of my original watercolor "Anticipation".  It arrived today and, once again, I am thrilled with the quality of prints from Imagekind.  The paper is thick and heavy with a matte finish and a narrow white border.  The original watercolor is only about 7 x 7 inches, and shown below is the 16 x 16 inch enlargement.  I placed a pen on the print to show a better perspective of the size.  

"ANTICIPATION"

Both watercolor prints and wrapped canvas are available in three sizes - 

8" x 8",  11" x 11", and 16" x 16"

Shown below as it would appear in your mat and frame:

 And below as a deep, wrapped canvas print that needs no frame!  

Professionally printed - usually ships in 3-5 days.

All in my Etsy shop, GILLYFLOWER COTTAGE

Thanks for looking!

-Nan