Decorating for the holidays

These Three Stars

3" by 4"

Oil with a palette knife on canvas
NFS

A tiny challenge in neutral colors.

This weekend we finally are able to decorate the house for Christmas. Tree...check, stockings...check, wreathe...check. I am actually in the spirit already which is unusual. I just really hate the crowds and the malls. I just wish there wasn't that buying and gift giving pressure every year. The holidays would be just fine without it in my opinion.

The next batch to get framed up

Mini Manet

2.5" x 3.5

$65 plus shipping
Now available at my Etsy shop

Mini Sargent

2.5" x 3.5

$65 plus shipping

Now available at my Etsy shop

Mini Manet

2.5" x 3.5"

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I've ordered some more mini frames and as soon as they arrive, these three will get framed up and go on sale!

2011 Mini Masters ornament collection

Boit Daughter 1
2.5" by 2.5"
Framed with black hanging ribbon
SOLD

Boit Daughter 2
2.5" by 2.5"
Framed with black hanging ribbon
SOLD


Boit Daughter 3
2.5" by 2.5"
Framed with black hanging ribbon
SOLD


Boit Daughter 4
2.5" by 2.5"
Framed with black hanging ribbon
$65 plus shipping
SOLD

Carnation Lily 2
3.25" by 2.25" 
Framed with black hanging ribbon
SOLD

Carnation Lily 1
3.25" by 2.25" 
Framed with black hanging ribbon
SOLD

Mrs Fiske Warren and her Daughter Rachel

2.5" by 2.5" 
Framed with black hanging ribbon
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Lady Agnew
3.25" by 2.25" 
Framed with black hanging ribbon
SOLD

PREVIEW 2011 Mini Masters ornament collection

The Boit daughters collection

The remaining collection inspired by Sargent paintings.

These little lovelies will go on sale this week but I wanted to post a preview so you can see them framed and start picking your favorites. I will be posting individual close ups with a Buy Now button for each one so you will see them in more detail once they are up for sale. Each has a black ribbon for hanging on your tree and they'll be the same price as last year, $65/each.

Look out because the holidays are sneaking up on us.

Sargent Mini Series continued

I had to round out the Boit Daughters by painting the other two sisters. And the top mini is of course, inspired by Lady Agnew of Lochnaw. So fun to paint these minis, that I can't seem to stop. I need to let them dry a little more before the framing can be completed but I am excited to show them to you when they are all done.

Do you have a favorite Sargent that you think I should try? Or any favorite masterpiece that you think would make a good mini painting?

Send me your suggestions!

More mini Sargent studies

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I just can't get enough of these little paintings. I find I learn so much by studying master's works. These two pieces, measure about 3.5" by 2.5" and are inspired by the painting Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose by John Singer Sargent. I remember seeing this painting in person at a show at the MFA in Boston and it was just so magical in it's size and it's luminosity. The lanterns looked like they were actually lit from behind the canvas.

I've ordered some cute frames from Nancy at MiniArt Supply and have started framing these up. I'm excited to show you the final pieces. Stay tuned!

Mini Masterpiece 2010 ornament collection

Mini Renoir ornament, Girls at the Piano

Oil with a palette knife

3.25" x 2.5" framed in gold

SOLD

Mini Renoir ornament, Two Sisters

Oil with a palette knife

3.25" x 2.5" framed in gold

SOLD

Mini Renoir ornament, Girls Putting Flowers on their Hats

Oil with a palette knife

3.25" x 2.5" framed in gold

SOLD

Mini Cassatt ornament, The Bath

Oil with a palette knife

3.25" x 2.5" framed in gold

SOLD

Mini masterpieces for your tree

I bought 4 of these gold frames last year at Crate and Barrel. I wish I had bought more because I can't find them this year. They are perfect for my teeny tiny mini masters. If you happen to see them anywhere, please let me know!