These images are my inspiration for the gallery show at Shade of Brown in July. Its going to be in the very heat of the summer, and I was thinking of warm nights out on the porch drinking iced tea, bathing beauties, debutantes, and intrigue the likes of F Scott Fitzgerald. Thinking of the wild times Margaret Mitchell was having dancing the nights away in Atlanta before she sat down to write that pesky All-American Novel.
We went by Shade of Brown over the weekend and I came home knowing I had a lot to get done. Like three rooms of space a lot to get done. But instead of feeling extremely overwhelmed I was completely excited about the challenge. It's going to be a test and I have complete free reign on it. Here's hopin' it turns out well ;)
Hehehe, I love this photo. I think I'm going to paint a couple in this pose. I think he's wearing eyebrow liner...but her face is so impish and cute. I heart flappers.
This is my first painting. She's "The Debutant." I love her mint green dress. This was her 'in process' because I love an occassional 'in process' look...she is done now, as is a second smaller painting. I've got another large bathing beauties painting almost finished now. I am on a mission.Now someone hand me a mint julep. Let's go do the charleston....
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I love in the process pics- helps me appreciate all the work that goes into your art! How about I come over sometime and attempt to make some mint julips? ;-)
Love this direction you are going. It is so interesting to see the seasons reflected in the mood of your work. Always lovely!
I love your flappers the most, so I'm looking forward to the Shades of Brown show! That's a great in-process shot. I was wondering if you did the collaging first and then the painting or what. Looks great!
I really love photos of art in process- it's so much fun to see how those special pieces develop. Oh, those mint juleps sounds tempting...;) Silke
sooooo beautiful as always!
bring on the bathing beauties! i can't wait -- i think a third piece will be necessary to add to my collection, especially if it is a bathing beauty...:)
i really love your flapper girls. i am so happy you decided to continue them.
Thanks for stopping by my blog Heather.
I wish I could have a bathing suit like that,for real!I recognized those photos as Mack Sennett's 'beauties' because my Mom had lots of old Hollywood books when I was growing up(we lived near there) and I used to just sit and look at the photographs for hours-one of my all time favorite eras for style and film :)
Come to think of it, I have quite a few pics of my great grandmother at this time too.I bet they would make great paintings. I should blow them up and frame them~
Good luck with all of your projects you have going this summer...I 'm sure it'll be lovely as is all of your work.
~Andrea
what a fun theme you have going!! i love this idea! and, what great way to bring in the summer...flapper style! :)
girl you amaze me with your endless supply of inspiration and what you do with it!
Love these pics! I voted for the flapper girls---cause they are my fav!
F. Scott Fitzgerald is one of my favorite authors----so amazing...
Can't wait to see more of your paintings!
I love those old swimsuits. I have this great panaramic photo on canvas with tons and tons of flapper gals in swimsuits with parasols. I can't wait to display it proudly with my summer decor this year.
And a very cool in progress photo - can't wait to see it finished!
Hello there. I've just discovered your blog, and consequently, your work and I think it's great. Having grown up in the midwest, I like to be supportive of other midwesterners!
These pics are awesome & your painting is just beautiful... She is going to be amazing! ; )
Congratulations on your showing! I'm sure you will be a big success! Love the new painting.
Cathie
What great inspiration..love it!
You are so seriously cute, I love the way you write. I am always fascinated by what you've got going on. I can understand being nervous about all the work it will require to fill up that much space, but you are going to blow people away!
You were away from your booth when I first laid eyes on your work at Indie Emporium. Your husband was holding down the fort, and I stopped dead in my tracks with my mouth hanging open. I really want you to know how astonished I was at your talent. Everyone I know of has had a similar reaction upon seeing your paintings, so I know your showing will be a huge success. You'll make so many sales, and even more future customers. So when the preparations start to seem tough, just keep that in mind. :-)
Aw, thank you Holly! you're the sweetest. You're all the sweetest! I hope you know that all your comments make my day!~
I want a swimsuit like that! :)
Love your inspiration. The painting is turning out beautiful.
Jennifer
love love love! flappers are the best!
This is wonderful...this flapper girl is going to be AWESOME. I love how you are working with her! See you at the Mad Tea Party girl! Have a great weekend Heather! I so love your work girl...you make me giggle! whooohooo
Cheers my friend!
ooh, this is such a good idea! i have several photos of my grandmothers and great aunties in swim suits like this! they look so fabulous! i love the new painting in process too. i say do a few giant paintings for the show since you usually work small-that ought to mix things up and take up some space!
love, merle
This is my first visit to your blog. What a nice visit this has been. Your work is wonderful and I absolutely love the bathing beauties. I wish you great luck in your upcoming show....julie
LOVE LOVE LOVE the first painting! flappers are fabulous and your show will be AMAZING!
Your first painting is looking super!
I agree with you on the photo of the couple...very cute...when you make the painitng let me know....I would love to see it!
Your blog is lovely, so much fun to read - I also love your art very much! Cheers Val
Heather I adore the style of the debutant.
She is amazing.
Hope all is well with you and your lovely family.
Lots of love.
Renee xoxoxo
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