Flowers in a Series

 

 I feel in love with what I thought was a beautiful stained glass image of poppies from Brenda Henning.  But what I found out was these graceful flowers were a quilt patter (from master quilt maker Brenda Henning) that looks like stained glass!!! WOW!!

I wanted to paint these poppies... then I found more:

Like this stunning Sunflower! 
So, I called Mrs. Henning and asked if I could paint her treasures.  She responded, “Sure!  Knock your socks off!”

You can find her original work on her website:   http://www.bearpawproductions.com/index.php .

My paintings are not exact duplicate... I feel every artist has their own style which they need to express. Still, I wanted to stay very close so anyone can see the resemblance. 

All of the paintings in this series are painted on heavy 140 pound paper with acrylic-metallic paints, lined in ink and measure 8 X 10.  All are framed.

Mrs. Henning's series has 4, I added one more: The Double Sunflower!

Originally, her double sunflower was a table runner, which is also quilted!  

Many thanks to Brenda Henning for permission to paint this series and more!  

Next, I plan to introduce you to more artists, through my paintings.

As always, these paintings are for sale.  They are all framed, but on back of each painting is a note of appreciation to Brenda Henning and their number in my series of 5.   

Thank you and enjoy!
 PJ

pjmartin2000@gmail.com
 

The Start of the Red Hat Ladies!

This was my first Red Hat Lady, Titled: 'Lady in Green Glasses'.  She is brightly painted with acrylic paint on a stretched canvas.  One of the things I like best about this painting is the texture I added to her hat.

This lady is relaxing under some kind of palm-bush on the beach... or at least that is how I see it.  You can also imagine the palm further down the beach, but I like the thought of the palm branches gently tickling her toes!

This picture is done in Acrylic paints, outlined with ink and on 140 lb paper.  She is framed.

If you see anything you like, or have suggestions of what you would like to see... just send me a note at:  pjmartin2000@gmail.com.

Thanks!!