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SoCal
Huntington Beach, CA
(Zone 10a)
September 25, 2006
08:20 PM Post #2758820
| My sister (Sue) is a artist and works in mostly water colors now. She belongs to a local art club and they are doing a small show that has a theme related to it where they have to incorporate words in their project. Sue has decided she wants to use "Take more walks in the Garden" as her theme. She is having a problem deciding what to paint with this quote and wanted me to ask here if anyone could help with some ideas.
Sue just finished another one for this same show with the quote "Rome wasn't built in a day". I can't wait to see it.
Thank you all for your help. Any ideas are welcome.
BTW, I am not an artist like my sister, but I do have some artistic talent when it comes to other things. I love to faux paint and take old or unused items and recreate them in different ways. I just started another new project this week and I am taking pictures as I go so I can show you all what I am doing. I hope it comes out nice. lol
Donna
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grampapa
Wheatfield, NY
(Zone 6a)
September 26, 2006
02:12 PM Post #2760778
| maybe she could put the words on plant stakes along a garden walkway? you know, the labels on the plants, but instead of the label saying 'cosmos' it would say 'take' and the next one would say 'more'
looking forward to seeing your project, too
gram ~a girl~ |
SoCal
Huntington Beach, CA
(Zone 10a)
September 26, 2006
02:37 PM Post #2760827
| Gram, thank you for taking the time to give me a great suggestion. I will pass this info along to my Sis.
I'm on my way to the craft store to look for some copper sheeting so I can continue my project.
Donna |
betterbloom
Blythe, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 26, 2006
02:52 PM Post #2760859
| How about stepping stones? They're relatively cheap, come in various sizes, and are readily available. Let me know if you need help on type of paint/sealers. I notice you're in Huntington Beach, I used to do a lot of craft shows in that area, and sold quite a bit of bricks there. I don't have a camera yet, so no pics. |
aprilwillis
Missouri City, TX
(Zone 9a)
September 26, 2006
07:29 PM Post #2761535
| I like the idea of stepping stone! |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
September 26, 2006
08:32 PM Post #2761714
| You can buy kits for making stepping stones also. Check out your local craft stores to see what they've got. |
betterbloom
Blythe, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 27, 2006
01:12 AM Post #2762410
| I thought about making some long ago, but used to paint about 100 a week. At about 1.00 each it wasn't worth the time. Does your sister plan on making just one or lots of them? When do they need to be done by? |
SoCal
Huntington Beach, CA
(Zone 10a)
September 27, 2006
02:22 AM Post #2762457
| Betterbloom,
I'm sorry, but I think you have read my post in a different way. My Sis is going to paint a picture with the quote of "take more walks in the garden". She is not looking for ideas of what she could make for this theme. I do appreciate your creative thoughts though.
Gram, I told Sue about your clever idea and she liked it. If her creative juices come up with an idea that works with the markers, she might use it.
When I talked with her today, she is getting pretty stressed about this picture, as it has to be finished by Oct. 7th for the show. It wouldn't be bad, except she's having a hard time coming up with an idea for it. She just finished 3 other paintings for another show at the end of Oct., so her juices aren't flowing like normal. lol
Donna |
Mahnot
DFW area, TX
(Zone 7b)
September 27, 2006
02:27 AM Post #2762459
| How about doing something with a little poem that goes:
The kiss of the sun for pardon,
The song of the birds for mirth.
One is closer to God's heart in a garden
Than anywhere else on earth. |
betterbloom
Blythe, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 27, 2006
03:02 AM Post #2762478
| Okay, I think I got it now. So how about the back view of a lady walking thru an arbor into a springtime garden..? The arbor could have a sign hanging from it , or grams idea of a yardsigns? |
grampapa
Wheatfield, NY
(Zone 6a)
September 27, 2006
01:52 PM Post #2763637
| Donna, she could still use the stepping stone idea in her painting if the garden signs don't work for her.
gram |
nap
Depew, NY
(Zone 6a)
September 27, 2006
02:59 PM Post #2763787
| oooh, I like the picture you've created in my head, betterbloom. And I see wispy cosmos and butterflies. Her arm extended toward a butterfly perched on a bloom. It's nice! |
ecobioangie
Mableton, GA
(Zone 7b)
September 28, 2006
12:37 PM Post #2766661
| I'm seeing a path turning the corner in the distance with big trees and the sunlight of morning coming in from the side. An old man reaching out his hand for a little girl (toddler age) as she hands him up a dandelion. Seen from behind. |
SoCal
Huntington Beach, CA
(Zone 10a)
September 28, 2006
02:55 PM Post #2767123
| Wow, you guys have some great ideas. See, that's what she wanted. I've been sending her your ideas and I think she has her head spinning with the final product.
Angie, I love your idea myself since I am a grandmother of a 4 yr.. It's like looking into a mirror of us in my garden.
I hope she can finalize her idea soon, as it has to be finished by Oct. 7th and she's cutting it close.
You are all so helpful, thanks
Donna |
ecobioangie
Mableton, GA
(Zone 7b)
September 28, 2006
03:44 PM Post #2767244
| Best of luck to her, and we want to see the final painting! :) |
grampapa
Wheatfield, NY
(Zone 6a)
September 28, 2006
04:40 PM Post #2767459
| oh, yes, please. I hope you'll be able to get a pic of the painting. (love to see 'Rome wasn't built in a day', too)l. |
SoCal
Huntington Beach, CA
(Zone 10a)
September 28, 2006
07:05 PM Post #2767931
| I PROMISE to post her painting when she's finished. I will tell my sis good luck from all of you.
Donna |
grampapa
Wheatfield, NY
(Zone 6a)
October 07, 2006
07:37 AM Post #2793477
| Hi, Donna, just wondering how Sue made out. Did she get done in time for the show today? Wish her luck
gram ~a girl~ |
SoCal
Huntington Beach, CA
(Zone 10a)
October 07, 2006
10:52 AM Post #2793868
| Hi Gram, thanks for thinking of my sis today. I will tell her you were asking about her. :-)
She barely made it to the deadline. She had a rough start, in that she tried using a watercolor canvas, which she had not used before, and realized that when the picture gets wet, the color comes off. So, she decided to use acrylics with some watercolor paints on it. I haven't seen it yet, and the show is today at 1pm, which I will be attending. I will take pictures of both her painting and post them tonight or in the morning.
When she described it to me the other day, I realized that she had used some of the elements in my garden and it made me proud. I can't wait to see it.
Like many artists, she is not that happy with this one...but that doesn't mean it's not good to any of us. lol
Donna |
gardenwife
Newark, OH
(Zone 5b)
October 08, 2006
10:37 AM Post #2796831
| I just saw this thread. I can't wait to see the photos, Donna! |
SoCal
Huntington Beach, CA
(Zone 10a)
October 10, 2006
02:48 AM Post #2802799
| Hi everyone,
Sorry to keep you waiting, but I had a few computer problems on Sunday and I've been gone all day today too. I am going to start a new thread with the pictures. Will link it from here. http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/659843/
Donna
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