Author: Autumn (Janette)
I like original art, and I take my purchases seriously. Recently, I met a little lady, and I had to bring her home with me.
Isn’t she charming? This is an 8 x 10 folk art oil done by Janice Miller, an artist who lives in a nearby town.
She used a technique in this painting that gives it lots of texture and layers.
She uses “found” frames and paints them to complement the painting.
See that thermostat in the middle of the wall there? Let’s just say it was a battle that I lost during the remodeling of our new place. My husband hired a specialist to serve as a consultant to make sure all of our changes were as energy efficient as possible. Evidently, in order to get a true reading on a room’s temperature, the thermostat cannot be hidden away in a corner. Whomp, whomp.
Our newest painting is hanging in the foyer with the oil painting by my mother. She loves to paint old buildings and barns.
This little piece was in my home when I was a little girl. I have no idea if it has anything other than sentimental value for me. I added the frame. Even though each frame is different, the three work together because of their blue backgrounds.
Notice anything different? After I hung the painting, I decided the frame needed to be wider. This one looks much better. The foyer is somewhat narrow in this part, but I think that I need two more paintings to fill in above and below. I don’t want to rush out and just buy something to be buying. It will have to “speak” to me and be the right size. Till that time comes, I am happy with our new purchase.
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I was enjoying your artwork display so much that I didn’t even notice the thermostat until you mentioned. Really lovely.
I love your new purchase and I really love the barn painting. I think all thermostats are in a bad place. I hate them. thanks for joining the party.
Beautiful painting and I love your wall of art. So pretty! (even with the thermostat! :))
Your new little lady is just darling. I saw on Pinterest where someone put a small frame around the thermostat. I think that would look great on your wall of art.
What a great idea. I will definitely do that!
I love original paintings and have several…really like your little flower gatherer. The layering really adds so much detail…
Your new little lady is charming. Like you, I appreciate original art. It’s fun to live with pieces that make your heart sing. ~ Sarah
Love your new painting, it makes me smile to look at it.
Love all of that original artwork and I think the barn your mom painted is priceless.
She is charming, what a delightful scene for your guests to see when they enter Chez Janette et Mike!!
I was going to say put a frame around the thermostat, but I noticed someone already suggested it…that would definitely be cute =) That is a pretty little lady!
Love your little lady, and your moms painting is gorgeous.
Perfect! But I thought you might have gotten another Favor!!
Really like your new painting but also really like the one of the barn! Wow your mom is really talented!