For the last two days- during naptime- I've been chipping away at a painting that I've wanted to work on since the fall.
I had taken the baby out for a walk, still new to motherhood and still trying to figure out what exactly I needed for such an outing. How I wish I had a photo of the two of us that day to share with you! There I was, pushing the stroller piled high with a diaper bag prepared for end times, cell phone, my digital camera, and my "good" camera. Oh, and early on in our adventure, it became an EMPTY stroller that I was pushing as she preferred the old reliable Baby Bjorn instead. My intention was to take a relaxing stroll through town, snapping reference photos of some of the wonderful New England-esce scenery.
A stop at the Phelps Tavern Museum was on my itinerary, but upon arriving there, I found out the museum was closed on Mondays... and it just so happened to BE a Monday. Fortunately, I was still able to walk around the perfectly welcoming grounds and captured a few photos. I believe this building that I am painting was the barn, but I'll let you know more when I visit on any other day BUT a Monday.
Now that I am once again caffeinated and naps are finding their way into my little girl's routine, things are going a little smoother. I am having such fun putting the brush to canvas, and reminiscing upon that humorous outing. I'm still a few naps away from completion, but I thought I'd share with you my work in progress... as a mother and an artist!
I had taken the baby out for a walk, still new to motherhood and still trying to figure out what exactly I needed for such an outing. How I wish I had a photo of the two of us that day to share with you! There I was, pushing the stroller piled high with a diaper bag prepared for end times, cell phone, my digital camera, and my "good" camera. Oh, and early on in our adventure, it became an EMPTY stroller that I was pushing as she preferred the old reliable Baby Bjorn instead. My intention was to take a relaxing stroll through town, snapping reference photos of some of the wonderful New England-esce scenery.
A stop at the Phelps Tavern Museum was on my itinerary, but upon arriving there, I found out the museum was closed on Mondays... and it just so happened to BE a Monday. Fortunately, I was still able to walk around the perfectly welcoming grounds and captured a few photos. I believe this building that I am painting was the barn, but I'll let you know more when I visit on any other day BUT a Monday.
Now that I am once again caffeinated and naps are finding their way into my little girl's routine, things are going a little smoother. I am having such fun putting the brush to canvas, and reminiscing upon that humorous outing. I'm still a few naps away from completion, but I thought I'd share with you my work in progress... as a mother and an artist!
***Update***
It seems I may have jinxed myself.... Since writing this post, my little one has decided to boycott naptime. With fingers crossed and armed with a more than a few prayers, I'm hoping that I'll get to work on this piece some more today! Check back again soon to see the finished painting!
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2 comments:
Wow. That's beautiful.
Reading your posts reminds me so much of when my kids were little. I was in college when my first two were born. They are 23 and 20 now. I never painted like you do, but I did paint on wood and fabric and took classes from teachers who created the designs I was painting.
The child that I can most relate with you, though, is my youngest daughter, who is 14. When she was born, I was out of college, and had just moved to PA. I loved to sew and I was also learning how to quilt. Once I figured out her routine I noticed that she slept every day from 10:00-2:00. I would play with her, do my daily housecleaning, and as soon as she laid down for her 4 hour nap, I sewed.
I miss those days.
Hi Kelly,
This painting is gorgeous already. I love the green color and the lighting.
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