Wayne Thiebaud is an artist whose work I have become quite fond of while working at the gallery. Thiebaud is well known for dreamy renditions of pies, cakes, sweets, landscapes, and people.
While browsing through artwork on Etsy, the uber popular online market place for artists and craftsmen and craftswomen, I came across (and purchased) this painting by Marsh Nelson entitled Strawberry Cake which reminded me of Thiebaud's essence. I thought I would share it with you.
Art can be acquired in all types of places: online, in galleries, at flea markets, through friends and neighbors, through street vendors, consignment stores, estate sales, artist studios, on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and more.
I love finding gems in all types of places and often look for gifts and personal collectables through small businesses and craftspeople, so as to support the arts.
I am slowly building my own collection, and excited to welcome works that bring light and happiness into my home and space. The joy of color and subject matter is not to be underestimated.
During my search for art online, I also came across the work of Susan Kelley. Her paintings are amazingly uplifting, feminine, and whimsical to me. Though abstract, each work reminds me of a mood and place. Visions of people playing on the beach, thoughts of airy landscapes in the South, reminders of white curtains blowing in the wind from the Great Gatsby come to mind when viewing her works.
I was particularly taken with Crumb Snatchers which is now part of my morning routine as it hangs sweetly in my bathroom. It takes me into a beautiful garden with lovely trees blooming flowers in the springtime. It has been a wonderful addition to my space, and its lightheartedness and beauty adds a lot to my surroundings.
As we approach the holidays, I suspect that I will be browsing Etsy and other local artisan sites for my loved ones.
Support the arts!
With love,
Jess
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| Strawberry Cake by Marsh Nelson |
Art can be acquired in all types of places: online, in galleries, at flea markets, through friends and neighbors, through street vendors, consignment stores, estate sales, artist studios, on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and more.
I love finding gems in all types of places and often look for gifts and personal collectables through small businesses and craftspeople, so as to support the arts.
I am slowly building my own collection, and excited to welcome works that bring light and happiness into my home and space. The joy of color and subject matter is not to be underestimated.
During my search for art online, I also came across the work of Susan Kelley. Her paintings are amazingly uplifting, feminine, and whimsical to me. Though abstract, each work reminds me of a mood and place. Visions of people playing on the beach, thoughts of airy landscapes in the South, reminders of white curtains blowing in the wind from the Great Gatsby come to mind when viewing her works.
I was particularly taken with Crumb Snatchers which is now part of my morning routine as it hangs sweetly in my bathroom. It takes me into a beautiful garden with lovely trees blooming flowers in the springtime. It has been a wonderful addition to my space, and its lightheartedness and beauty adds a lot to my surroundings.
As we approach the holidays, I suspect that I will be browsing Etsy and other local artisan sites for my loved ones.
Support the arts!
With love,
Jess
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| Crumb Snatchers by Susan Kelley |
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