Italy-Bound Safari

Two little cuties living in Shanghai are soon set to return to Italy with their parents. Before their big move back home, they have ordered some personal pieces for their shared bedroom. Mom has chosen a unique colour scheme; lavender, camel, white, cream, chocolate, periwinkle and cinnamon heart red, to flow throughout the three piece set.
Each of the two name canvases measures 12x24" and sports the childrens names in Gigi font, with stripes or polka-dot backgrounds. Chocolate-coloured Coco swings in with an apple to greet the birdie perched on the 's', while a not-so-ferocious lion takes cues from the red birdie for her hair accessories.
The large focal canvas measures 3x4 feet; safari friends include a monkey, giraffe, zebra and several tiny birds atop the tree of crispy white Asian blossoms. Once framed and ready for shipment to Europe, these pieces will offer a whimsical atmosphere for quiet nights and play dates alike.
Wishing the beautiful family a safe journey home & happy trails always!

It's Not Easy Being Green-Zee Frog Blog

"Time's fun when you're having flies!"

So says Kermit the Frog.

Without a doubt, this has been one of my all-time favourite projects. This week, a friendly family in Kitchener ordered a scroll painting for their baby boys blueberry-lavendar nursery. Fantastic. A fresh challenge. It looks as if I will be producing a lot more of this media; not only is it fun, the results are not too shabby;)

The canvas is bought from a roll and rather then stretching it over a wooden frame, it is primed so I can paint directly on the fabric without it puckering when dry. A wooden, bronze or iron rod with finials and satin hanging ribbon are added as the finishing touch (I wouldn't hesitate to add sequins, ribbon roses or jewels except this particular scroll will be within baby's reach).

Voila! A regal Prince wall hanging with Kermie quote.

Next weekend at the art show in Toronto, I plan on taking a few more sheets of canvas for these scrolls and doing on-site demos made-to-order. Dragons, pirates, name initials with accents, princesses and Big Top circus themes.....cannot wait to get started!

Sending best wishes and big thanks to the L family and their little Princes (and Prince-to-be!)