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.

Showing posts with label atlantic ocean. Show all posts

Showing posts with label atlantic ocean. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Atlantic Ocean Mermaid

Miss Atlantic

She was queen for a day!

Featured in her new Gold frame

https://www.etsy.com/listing/474363435/kolene-spicher-original-mermaid-painting?ref=pr_shop

I briefly talked about this mermaid before. It's been one of those things where the mermaid and the frame just didn't jive. I have enjoyed her on my wall for a while now and finally found a frame that I believe to work.

The finish on this frame is reproduction in nature, meaning that it was newly painted to look old. It's all crackled and bubbled and will look great with seashells and beauty decor.

One of the funnest things about my job is creating things that make people feel something. This mermaid has the sweetest expression. Her expression is innocent. Her little hands are naively painted. She is just fun.

This is the newest frame, Sorry I keep reframing this piece. I FINALLY am happy!

OLD FRAME, this frame is too dark.

In the water to the left and right of her arm is the saying "She was Queen for a day." I want to be queen for a day!!! ha

Just for fun, I am adding what this painting looks like from the back side! Look at my GIRL sitting on that chair. She's pretty innocent, too!

Enjoy.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/474363435/kolene-spicher-original-mermaid-painting?ref=pr_shop

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Kolene Spicher Angel Mermaid

She Finally Got her Wings!

Original Acrylic Painting on Paper

Title in lower right corner.

New Frame

When it comes time to name these mermaids, I just seem to get an idea while painting them and I seldom get 'stuck'. I don't start the painting with any solid direction. I just know that I want to paint something MERMAID, and the title just comes to me. I thought this was sort of funny and very "It's a wonderful life" like.

I am running out of places to place these paintings (as far as taking photographs) I want the viewer to imagine the painting in their own environment. I just love how the colors look with the seashells. I love being able to just paint, too, with no solid direction.

I like the crown.

My signature ship is in the background like so many of my mermaid paintings.

I think her etherial looking face is so pretty.

I also enjoyed painting the ocean with the suggestion of deep waves. The color is a cold blue and it is a wonderful contrast to her warm tail and top color.

Thanks for looking!

Enjoy

This painting will be added to my Doylestown Show inventory in September. If you are interested in this show, please message me thru Facebook for complimentary tickets.

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