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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!
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.