Christmas projects

Just finished some Christmas projects. Making a book paper wreath was fun.

Prayer

"Prayer"

Altoid tin container by Janie Mills for display or to cradle a dearly loved rosary.

 I love this depiction of a Madonna, a Mother, a Woman in quiet communication with her maker. Simple text with the word "Prayer" is added. A tiny pink candle lights the way. It was perfectly sized in it's partial use when taken out of an old box of birthday candles. I wonder what stories it could tell? 

See this link on how it was made: 

http://janiemillsart-images.blogspot.com/p/nichos-and-altars.html

Day 9 of "A Virgin a Day" hosted by artist, Rebecca Brooks. You can join us at:

recuerda mi corazon 

Love Springs Eternal

May you be surprised at finding beauty in the midst of ruin.

Day 7 of "A Virgin a Day" hosted by artist, Rebecca Brooks at:
recuerda mi corazon

I created this nicho using a vintage Italian Holy card of a Madonna in adoration of a rose that appears to have sprung up in the midst of nothing. I couldn't keep from thinking about how many times I have been surprised at finding beauty in the midst of what might have been viewed as ruins or despair. 

 See more detail at http://janiemillsart-images.blogspot.com/p/nichos-and-altars.html

Vintage Prayer Card

This is today's pick for Day 7 of "A Virgin a Day" hosted by artist, Rebecca Brooks at: recuerda mi corazon/
See more of my prayer cards on My Pinterest at  http://pinterest.com/janiem/madonna/

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New painting

"Delilah"

16" x 20" Oil on canvas covered board.

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Just breathe

"All the masterpieces of art contain both light and shadow. A happy life is not one filled only with sunshine, but one which uses both light and shadow to produce beauty."   -- Rev. Billy Graham

New painting - "Siren Awaits"

 

 "Siren Awaits"

Just finished a new painting. This is an unstretched, raw-edge, oil painted, canvas with tab attachment to hang on dowel. It's a biggie at 40" x 50". 

How many of you recall your Greek Mythology? First one to reply with the correct answer to the meaning of Siren will receive a "trifle" of a gift from me.

Work in Progress

I have a couple of paintings

I am trying to finish up. 

This vintage photo was my inspiration- 

  Meet Miss Fussbudget 

 

She is still on the easel. Her arm and hand has to be fixed, so she can become real. What do you think so far?

New Dresden Foils

Some gorgeous new German, embossed, foils for your art work added to our supplies today.  Click here to see details