My life in art. I do miss the years that I spent painting my decorative and folk art and going to shows and visiting with people and friends.

I am having a feeling to do a little craft show as of late, I have a few things and can make a few more.

I thought I would post some funny pics of things I use to sell. Bear in mind that I don't have any of this stuff anymore, everything was sold except the pig and that's the story lol...

Here is a group of happy cows that sold at the first show, I didn't have a one left. hahahah they used to make me laugh. I would set tables up in my studio and as I finished a group, I would put them on the tables.

There was this huge Frankie and he sold right away lol. I still have the pattern and might repaint him for myself now.

And then there was the pig. I cut him out myself and painted him and took a lot of time with him. I noticed hubby being very strange around the pig, he kept putting him in places where he couldn't be seen. I came right out and asked him what his deal was...he confessed he loved the pig and hoped he didn't sell....hahahahahah

Well I just took that pig and hid him and gave him to hubby, he was so happy....I guess he knew I wouldn't make another as he was a bear to cut. The pig is still here at the doorstep leading to the studio lol.....

Those are fantastic! I really enjoyed reading your post; thank you for sharing. If you feel like painting again, go for it...enjoy what you do and have fun.

I love the pig too!!! Your dh was right to want to keep him! (Sounds like your dh is a keeper too..... :D )

Love your work, especially the cows! Sooo glad you kept the pig for your DH. They are both keepers for sure.

how cute the cows are. So is the pig. but I really like the cows. Thanks for posting such a good story.

cute

Those are great.

Fun pictures and a cute story. Love the pig. No wonder the cows and Frankie sold out. They are wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

Love them all!

You have a real talent. All of your projects you've shared are fantastic.

Good story. Cute folk art. Thanks for showing us.

Those are very very cool.

Thank you guys and dolls, I have painted so many things in the years I painted and I still remember all of them lol....I am trying to find all the pics and put them in one folder.

One of my dolls my DH called it Chuckie ha said the eyes followed the oldest boy says they give him the hebbyjeeves

I loved the pig!

They are all so cute! You have such talent!

Boy I like that Pig!! If my Dad was still around I'd try to talk you into making me one!!

how wonderful for you to share..I have been missing my painting lately as well and think I am going to bring it back into my line up next year at the shows....I still have TONS of the wooden bits, but the books were ruined in moving...I have searched ebay to no avail....I really need those old Suzanne McNeill books...

Oh I just love the pig!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have wood girl, oh lord do I have wood hahahahah...I also have tons of books. I did own a painting studio. I don't have S. Mcneill but I have all the other artists....

I definitely think you should sell them again. I remember doing lots of craft shows at the malls back in the late 80's and early 90's and this stuff sold like crazy.

That is a Grade A pig. Good thing hubby wanted him. Good save!

Wow I love it all- pig is great!

They are adorable... I had a 650 lb pet sow as a child....I love your pig... such happy memories.

You are so, so talented - I love to peek at all your posts showing your different projects. Great post - love the story and the pics!

Have you tried painting on fabric??

They are so cute!! Like Chicca said, if you want to do more painting, then do so, whatever makes you happy.

Great work, I love the cows. You should do them again.

That pig is adorable!!

My question, Why are some people born with talent and others want it but can't even draw a straight line??????- J

The cows are so cute. Good luck if you decide to make & sell more.

Great work

now those are great!. I tole-paint as well but haven't in awhile. Seems I can only focus on one thing at a time

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I enjoyed your story and love your art! Cows and pig are so adorable!

Go for it. You are very talented, I love your cows, and the pig, and Frank too.

I love the cows! Thank you for sharing!

You are very talented! Love them all.

I love painting on fabric....funny you said that. I do paint all my doll faces with fabric paint and now I got some different color block cut and washed and I thought I would paint, the tutdor rose, seth thomas rose, rose of sharon, and all the folk rosed I can find in appliqued quilting and make a quilt and that is on the table. I will make another thread when I start those blocks.....

You can do what I do. I wasn't born that way. I saw this type of painting at a craft show and asked the lady if she would teach me.....six of us went to her for six weeks...

I loved it and went on to conventions and leaned from the top brass but this took years and I went every year and took classes from local teachers as well and I practiced like a fiend...this is a technique that you learn and I have taught many years and everyone who left my class after six week could paint.....to the degree that they want to learn.