Wednesday, September 19, 2012

On Sutton Place

Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart of man go together.
                                                                                                       ~John Ruskin


Earlier this summer I was contacted through Etsy to do a watercolor painting of a house.  I mentioned that I usually do just porches or parts of a house.  After many conversations and photos that she sent, my sketching and painting began.  It so happens that I was painting this for Ann Drake who has a blog named On Sutton Place.

She sent me numerous photos, but for the most part this is what I pretty much followed...



and this one...


Here is my finished painting, which I sent to her...






She asked if it would be alright for her to blog about this and, of course, I said yes.  I'll share with you when she does.
 
 
 


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14 comments:

  1. Kathy MarsmanSeptember 19, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    That is a very good painting. Congratulations!

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  2. SnapSeptember 20, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Carol, beautiful!!! I'm sure Ann is thrilled!

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    1. Carol @ The Red Painted CottageSeptember 20, 2012 at 11:44 AM

      Thank you for your wonderful comment! Ann IS very pleased with this

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  3. Kathleen ConardSeptember 20, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    You are an amazing a versatile artist, Carol! I always love seeing your creations and this one is no exception. xo

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  4. Pamela GordonSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Hi there. I follow Ann's blog and so I had to come over and see the artist who did the painting of her sweet porch. Very well done! Blessings, Pamela

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  5. Elizabeth EdwardsSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    i follow Ann's blog ... & hopped over to see your work. your really do have a great gift. i really enjoy your work. enjoy your weekend. big hugs. (:

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  6. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    You did such a marvelous rendition of Ann's porch. I can tell how much she loves it.

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  7. Keeping It CozySeptember 21, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Visiting from Ann's... the painting you did for her is so lovely and how special for her. You are so talented!

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  8. PatriciaSeptember 22, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    What a wonderful painting of Ann's porch!

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  9. Pat@Back Porch MusingsSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    I am here from Ann's. Your painting of her front porch is absolutely beautiful. Wonderful work!

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  10. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsSeptember 22, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    I'm visiting from Ann's blog as well! Your painting of her porch is just amazing. So nice to meet you and see your work!

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  11. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizSeptember 22, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Wonderful! I saw this on Ann's page and had to come visit! What a beautiful job you did and now she has a forever treasure!

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