I've been desperately trying to get back to posting art on this blog! If you follow me here you know that I love painting art for children. These three painting belong to my children and since my son is moving out of their shared room and into his own, these came off the walls today while we rearrange. What better time to snap some pictures and share with you.
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| A pirate treasure map for Max |
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| A flower garden for Rose |
A word about the flower garden painting...in case you recognize it, yes, I copied this from something I saw at a retail store. I know this might be controversial...but truth be told, I taught myself to paint by copying others. I have never tried to pass someone else's design as my own. I always admit to copying (I prefer to call it inspiration!) and I never have tried to profit from any art that was not originally mine. Just wanted to get that out of the way...
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One day Max asked me to paint him the "Bob" character from Monster's vs. Aliens.
Here it in on his new desk in his new room. |
More of my children's art.
I've been missing linking up with Paint Party Friday and so glad I did it today because you can visit the site and see beautiful artwork you can bid on with proceeds going to Sandy Hook Elementary School!
Lovely pieces Rita, I think most of us copy art in some way...it's visual after all!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun paintings, Rita. People copy the great masters' works all the time.
ReplyDeleteThese are so fun, Rita.
ReplyDeleteOf course, the map is my favorite!! :)
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Oooh, I totally get it! I do the same - take pictures of art that inspires me all the time - we all do! LOVE your paintings - and the BOB character really makes me smile, xoxo
ReplyDeleteFun paintings! I especially like the treasure map. I can't resist Bob's smile, though. So cute!
ReplyDeleteI love these. And Copying is the BEST way to learn! There's great energy in this work. I know your kids love it.
ReplyDeleteAdorable paintings...loves kids art and the whimsy is awesome!!
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smashing and adorable paintings. Happy PPF, Annette x
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Love your paintings especially the last one.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun Rita! I especially love the pirates treasure map!!
ReplyDeleteWow they are absolute fun and what great effort by the kids !
ReplyDeleteI love the treasure map! So cool! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteI love the treasure map the best too, Rita! How fun. I think it's awesome that you shared how you "copy". I truly believe studying other artists' work can be a great way of learning. Art is meant to inspire! It's all about developing your own style. They are all so cute here. so happy to see you sharing again. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat work Rita! I love the treasure map, It has a wonderful whimsical quality.
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