Kolene Spicher

A blog about my thoughts and my love of artwork as it develops. It reflects some of the basic steps that I go through to achieve the artwork which is eventually presented to Spicher and Co, an innovative design firm that manufactures artwork for the trade. The why, what, how, and where are a few of the questions that I attempt to answer as I blog away! This is a tiny window into the life of a painter, and my hope is that my love for life shines through in the objects that I work to create.

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Holiday Style Whaling Scene by Pennsylvania Folk Artist Kolene Spicher

The Visiting Whale

The Visiting Whale

If Whales could speak, they would tell you how much they love watching and interacting with man. Each day someone, somewhere goes out in his or her boat, and watches for that proverbial whale's tail flipping across the water. I love a good whale watch and am delighted to catch even a partial site of one.

I had a request for a painting with a whale, some mermaids, and a few skaters. While I have painted this combination before, each time it turns out a little differently from the last.

I decided to paint this with a feathered edge, it looks wonderfully vintage and the surface has some wrinkles and cracks.

I love the guy with the striped shirt! He's fun and carefree and has really big feet, lol.

Then there's the fun red house, hey, you have to have that house in there, every time. It makes my painting look 'lived' in!

There she is! In her entirety, you get the feeling of a cold night and you think HOLIDAYS.

I have a few more to do and will be posting soon.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2017

Enjoy!

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