Chatterbox is the newest addition to my "bird in the hand" series. It is 12" square on a gallery wrapped canvas. The background is a pattern made by the repetition of "la la la la." The vintage glove has been painted bright red, to match "chatterbox" which has been sewn through the canvas with embroidery floss. Just as a side note, embroidery floss is catalogued by number, so those who cross stitch patterns will know what color to use where, well DMC, the manufacturer of this floss numbered this color red 666, coincidence? Perhaps they have a sense of humor!?
In any case, the little bird is some variety of wren, I love birds and can pick out a few, but I'm not quite sure on this one. In any case, this little bird has quite a voice, a true chatterbox.
After all the stress of getting ready for, and doing a show, I often arrive back in the studio pretty burned out. I find these small pieces are a good way to get back into the creative swing of things, like a warm up for the next marathon. Well, I'm part way into the next marathon as it were, "Good Egg" is on the easel, I'll post about her soon, perhaps with a few shots in progress!
"Chatterbox has sold, (yay!)
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I love this piece! But now I have to tell you something you probably won't like... I have a painting with La La La in the background too!! What is going on around here? Am I channeling you? Or maybe are we both channeling the sense of carefree happiness that goes along with those notes? Hmmm, makes you wonder. I have always loved the way you combine imagery with writing and pattern. You have a masterly approach to painting. It just comes naturally to you, you don't seem to struggle over things like I do. And like the heart painting I have of yours called "easy target", each one is a complete bullseye. And thank you for not being afraid to show the feminine side in your art. Thanks again for your comments on my booth, also!
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