Sharing Shadymont, My Mountain Cottage

I've recently been on a painting spree.  Acryllic painting, that is.  I'm still trying to teach myself to paint, but I am seeing some improvement and that's encouraging!  Since I've had no formal training, I guess you would say that what I do is folk art. folk art:   self-taught art, art indigenous to the area/community; not fine art. That would definitely describe the type of art I do.  My first cousin has made a name for herself in our area for her folk art.  She paints more primitive objects that tell a story, and are very often humorus.  Mine leans more toward land scapes, and still life type paintings. I am still enjoying trying my hand at this.  After spending the day today with my cousin, I feel very encouraged.  She took me to a shop where her paintings are sold, so I could see more of her work.  It was very interesting.  Another difference in our styles is that she uses very bold colors where mine tend not to be as bo...

Today, I put away the jack-o-lanterns, and brought out the turkeys.  I added two small ones to the mantel, along with some items out of some Fall potpourri for some texture.  Those were the only changes to the mantel to transition right into Thanksgiving.  Simple and easy! Fall under a cloche. I love the scent and the brown color of this Wal Mart candle, Rustic Retreat. The side table in the dining room got a couple of changes to bring it into turkey season.  :)  I brought out the colorful turkey platter and placed it on the side table...... along with that, I turned the old yellow wooden box on its side, and added items to it.   I propped this wood sign on top of the box, and added the twig pumpkin. Layered vignette Here are the art pieces I am currently working on.  On the one below, I used a pallette knife to give the blue background texture.  This was the first time I ha...