Friday, October 24, 2014

A Day in the Country -Paint Party Friday


Here is an vintage saw I painted with acrylics in early 2001.  It was a Christmas gift for our Papa and Daka.  As you can see--I've always painted faces into my artwork.


Here is a bit more detail.  As you can see there are faces hidden in the sky.


A face in the mountains...


Trees, sky and mountain--with their hidden treasures.


And still more faces to find...


Here is another glimpse into my sketchbook.  I call this graphite drawing, Ocean Robes.


My reference photo is above--this is our lovely Emily in a photo I took last January.

Thank you so much for dropping by!  Have a lovely day, sweet Friends!  Happy Paint Party Friday!


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36 comments:

  1. Studio KaufmannOctober 24, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    Wow that painting on the saw is so intriguing and mysterious. The format lends itself so beautifully to a panoramic view. Happy PPF

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  2. Valerie-JaelOctober 24, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Wonderful work again Beth, that saw is a dream! Valerie

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  3. sheila 77October 24, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    This is my first sight of a painted saw. It's intriguing how the pointed edges add a new dimension. It's an astonishing artwork and the scene and faces are so beautifully integrated.
    I always admire your pencil sketches and what a clever artwork you are able to make from the original, like here where you turn the fur into a wrap of flowers.

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  4. Annette GOctober 24, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    wow the painted saw is totally brilliant and love the sketch as well.
    Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  5. UnknownOctober 24, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    That saw looks amazing. Very nice work! Thank you for sharing.

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  6. FayeOctober 24, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    Beth, a fantastic painting on the saw! I didn't notice the obscure faces till you pointed them out. How very clever!

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  7. Jenn JilksOctober 24, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    I've seen some of these. Interesting place for art!
    (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  8. Linda KunsmanOctober 24, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    Oh Beth what a unique gift -and a gorgeous painting!! I've never seen anything like it. Happy PPF!

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  9. LeoviOctober 24, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    Exquisite compositions, these saws are pure fantasy!

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  10. LeoviOctober 24, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    Wonderful picture and very nice model!

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  11. ChristineOctober 24, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    beautiful creative work as usual Beth!

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  12. UnknownOctober 24, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    Your sketchbook is lovely-it reminds me of the old Wizard of Oz books from the 20's.

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  13. JoOctober 24, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    Never in my wildest dreams would I ever think to alter a saw. Incredibly beautiful!

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  14. Tracey FKOctober 24, 2014 at 10:01 PM

    the altered saw is amazing, but I scrolled back up for a second look at that sketch... amazing line work...xx

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  15. LailaOctober 25, 2014 at 12:29 AM

    The saw is really beautiful, and so is your sketch. I especially liked the sea theme.

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  16. BLOGitseOctober 25, 2014 at 12:54 AM

    I'd love to have a saw like that on my wall! and that sketch hidden in my notebook :)

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  17. katOctober 25, 2014 at 1:55 AM

    What beautiful pieces, that one on the saw is really something, a fabulous piece!

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  18. ireneOctober 25, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    I love the saw! How clever to paint it .. and with so much detail. Lovely work.

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  19. GigglesOctober 25, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    Oh my goodness that saw is amazing...wow you are so talented! I even love your signature! The sketch is wonderful too! Adorable model...the sketch is spot on... I love how you always show that!!

    I clicked on to enlarge and really got a great sense of all your artwork!! Thanks for sharing!

    Hugs Giggles

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  20. Cindy D.October 25, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    The saw, the faces! Wow, that is really cool! But my favorite is that Ocean Robes, wow! Beautiful detail!

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  21. Katie Jeanne WoodOctober 25, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    Your work is beautiful. I would never have thought to paint on a saw. How creative!!

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  22. Abigail DavidsonOctober 25, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    The painting theme and the saw work so beautifully together, and lovely illustration too. I agree, painting directly on the saw makes it so intriguing!

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  23. jinxxxygirlOctober 25, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    All of it is so pretty! My brother in law used to paint on saws. Love the idea of faces in everything. You are so talented! Hugs! deb

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  24. Gloria j ZucaroOctober 25, 2014 at 7:13 PM

    Wow! That saw with the reclining woman is the coolest! I like your Emily portrait also. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  25. Annette P.-L. October 25, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    Wonderful and absolutely unique gift! Great painting!
    Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a nice sunday!

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  26. paulineOctober 26, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    I love the painting on the saw! My dad was a carpenter, so this one really speaks to me. Love how you incorporate angelic faces in your work...xx

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  27. Deepa GopalOctober 26, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    Awesome art on the saw!!! That's so unique!!! Love how it has turned out.

    And your sketch is stunning too...of course the lady looks fab!

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  28. LindsayOctober 26, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    Such a fascinating idea to paint a saw!! I've never seen something like that before, awesome!

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  29. SirkkaOctober 26, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    Such an unusual idea to paint the saw, it is so beautiful that I guess the saw is never used after beeing painted. Happy PPF!

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  30. Bronson Hill ArtsOctober 26, 2014 at 8:41 PM

    How wonderful, Beth! The saw is not only gorgeous, it's intriguing! The sketch is simply gorgeous...

    -Barb

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  31. FelicityOctober 27, 2014 at 1:20 AM

    Beth, I love your imagination and creativity, great job!
    happy PPF
    Nat

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  32. Carol RigbyOctober 27, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    Wow! that is amazing. Thank's for visiting.

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  33. AnonymousOctober 27, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    how unusual and original its fabulous well done

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  34. Tammie LeeOctober 27, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    such a lovely drawing, overflowing with hearts too.

    and the saw is gorgeous, the trees, the clouds, wonderful.

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  35. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfOctober 31, 2014 at 2:34 AM

    Wow! This looks fantastic! :)

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  36. UnknownNovember 2, 2014 at 3:05 AM

    You do beautiful things, Beth.

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