On My Drawing Table: Author Portraits, Washington Irving

The third in my (very slow to put together) series of author portraits.

 

I completed the pencil sketch last year,

 



After researching images of Washington Irving ...

I also wanted to combine an image of one of his most popular stories, like I have done with Poe.

 



 

 I think that my image has shaved about 20 years off of the one I used for

research. But that is not necessarily a bad thing :)

 

Prints of him will appear on my etsy site tomorrow. And I will be bringing

them along to the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Craft Fair,

 

October 26th.

Halloween Jointed Art Dolls

 

This is Jackie o'Lantern of the o'Lantern family of Sleepy Hollow.

She has emerged from the family pumpkin patch for her favorite holiday.

 

She and her little bird friend are ready to come and trick or treat with you!

You can find them here:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151130815633?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

 

 

Belinda Bones is also ready for All Hallows Eve....

 

She had her hair done for the occasion and has her Trick or Treat

bag all ready!

 

You can find her here:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151131384891?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

I am getting ready for a new show this year at the

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery the Saturday before Halloween

October 26th.

 

http://www.sleepyhollowcemetery.org/

 

If you are in the area it promises to be a great Halloween show.

 

 

Halloween Skeleton Doll - Bonita Bones

 

I cannot stay away from making a doll especially this time of year.

I have named this one Bonita Bones, she is so cute :)

 

She is available on ebay:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151125280403?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

 

The auction ends tomorrow evening.

Poet's Walk in Red Hook NY

A beautiful walk through a wooded glen opening up into sun light filled meadows.

When I think that Washington Irving strolled these same paths, I truly could understand how he was inspired by this landscape.

The first part of this walk is a very easy one and a woman ahead of us

pushed her baby in a stroller without any problems.

You can sit a bit in the shade in this lovely pavilion overlooking the river.

Of course I didn't take a picture there.....

This ancient stone bridge passes over the ravine that leads closer to the river.

 

The river and the Catskill Mountains peak through various spots like little framed pictures.

Another small gazebo to sit and rest before the trip back and out.

Overall it was a easy walk, but strollers would not make it past the first gazebo.

I do want to go back during the fall colors, it will be breath taking!

For more info please check out this website:

http://www.scenichudson.org/parks/poetswalk

Pictures of My booth at the Country Living Fair

I am constantly tweaking my booth layout. It also needs to be very adaptable and I am trying to figure this out. This spot was a 10x10 spot that actually ended up being 10x14. Not that I am complaining about the extra room, but thankfully my lovely neighbor Julia had very nice sheer curtain/ burlap walls.

 



This corner is a better organized one, so I am trying to come up with a pipe and drape system that will (a)fit in my car, (b) look really nice, and (c) not cost too much money ;)

 

But I must say that I love, love, love my flag sign!

I Am Having Too Much Fun Building Inventory!

 

 

Last year I started playing around with collage work. I used prints of my art that just weren't good enough on their own, but added in with vintage papers and embellishments, additional painting and some quotes from very clever people unique artwork is born.

 

Each one of these canvases are different works of art that

 

although seemingly mass produced,

 

are thoughtfully and delightfully created.

Bits of ephemera, fabric, prints of artwork all join together with acrylic paint.

Finished off with varnish and all set to hang!

Heart Lady Pincushions

 

I forgot to mention yesterday that the teacup mice are useful pincushions.

As are these lovely ladies.......

 

Each one is unique with a hand drawn face that surprisingly is different

on each one. She is a very helpful sewing companion or a willing

assistant on your dresser for pins and such.

 

Each one is also uniquely adorned with vintage buttons, ribbons and

other items.

I do hope that you will stop by my booth in Rhinebeck and visit!