This month's challenge was chosen by Suzanne Berry. I actually had started a much different painting last week for this idea but changed my mind about it at the last minute and set this one up instead.
The little quilt is something I made years ago. I started it when I was pregnant with my first child, sewing together the pieces by hand on occasional car trips. I think I finally finished it during pregnancy number three and hung it over the edge of the baby crib. I dug it out of storage recently in anticipation of our first grandchild being born.
The vintage dolly is one I had as a kid long ago. After receiving the expensive toy, I promptly gave her a haircut, effectively ruining any collector value. She was loved, though, and I made little outfits for her by hand as a child from scrap material.
If you're wondering who Chloë is, she is my brand new granddaughter. Our family is very blessed and we give thanks for a safe delivery.
"Waiting for Chloë"
8x10" Oil on hardboard
©2010 Diana Moses Botkin
Our monthly painting group membership is now a cozy array of five. Here are the varied and imaginative pieces which the other four created in response to our June Challenge.
(above left) "Pillowcase" 18x18" Oil on canvas ©2010 Suzanne Berry
(above right) "Saturday Chores" 6x6" Oil on panel ©2010 Robin Cheers
(above left) "Le Drape" 9x12" Oil on panel ©2010 Vicki Ross(above right) "Lily of the Valley with Lace Table Scarf " 12x12" Oil on panel ©2010 Jeanne Illenye
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
June Painting Challenge: Sheet, Favorite Blanket, Scarf or Shawl
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4 comments:
This piece is just gorgeous! It is made even more special knowing the history behind both the quilt and the dolly. Fabulous work, Diana!
I love the different 'takes' on a challenge subject. These are fabulous.
Diana, this is just precious and so touching, because she really is waiting for Chloe! I absolutely love the palate, perfect. Another amazing creation.
It's very fun to read your remarks this morning. Thank you for dropping by and leaving comments.
Suzanne: I'm so glad you chose this subject! Who knows how long I would've gone otherwise before putting these things together in a still life.
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