Day One
I am working larger than normal, which I like , but it takes a lot longer. I wanted to post last week but didn't have much to show yet. The concept for this painting is a Christmas Sampler. Each object represents either a tradition we have as a family, a keepsake, or a belief we hold. Does anyone else put oranges in their stockings? This was handed down on my side of the family. My Dad said that during the Second World War he got an orange and a lead toy soldier and that was it.
Day Two: I've added some items to represent the baking I like to do. The sleigh bells were from my parents. We liked to hang them on the front door so we could here our older kids try to sneak into the house, knowing they were out too late.
Day three: The Amaryllis finally bloomed over the weekend so I could add that in. It's a little tricky because it's really red and I have the red background. I am using my Mom's Bible under neath it to make it stand out from the back ground. Mom used to open her Bible to Luke Chapter 2 and place it on a bed of greens near the creche each year. Just a few more thing to block in and then I can work on finishing each section.
What a great idea! I love it. Can't wait to see more. We used to get oranges in our stockings. It always had some candy and lots of fruit...and then we got a few presents from Santa. Nice memories and a very nice way to show them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea. Enjoyed seeing the evolution of the painting. It would make a great Christmas card for your family and friends. Yes, we got oranges, too.
ReplyDeleteWow Dawn, this is looking fantastic. You've really been painting away.
ReplyDeleteIt will be interesting to hear people reminisce when they look at the painting. I thought the orange thing was just something we did. Neat to know others do it too.
ReplyDeleteI really like this Dawn! I like the interesting, contemporary perspective you've used too. And a fun way to document your traditions and memories with a painting to hand down through your children and their children.
ReplyDeleteI love this Dawn -- so unique and very sentimental. It's also great to see the painting evolve. This is a large painting!
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