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 patriotic. Show all posts

Showing posts with label patriotic. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Kolene Spicher Antique Style Trade Ship painting in Gold Leafed Mirror Fair Trade for these United States

Pen and Ink Trade Ship

Fair Trade For These United States

"Tattoo Art"

Right Side Close up!

Up Close

I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU CALL THIS STYLE…Crazy. I was having a bit of fun today painting trying some new things and WALA!

The first thing I did was craze the paper. This is always an unpredictable thing to do to paper. I am never sure how it will turn out. But you know, I really like it.

It has a sort of TRADER JOE's feel to it.

The little ding on the right middle doesn't detract. You don't notice it.

I have been in love with gold ever since I fell in love with Restoration Hardware. I love their wall of antique gold frames that hang in their flagship store in NYC. I painted my walls grey in my living room because I LOVE IT that much! I just can't seem to keep myself from buying every gold frame I find. Back to the painting.

I've always been a fan of anything that has to do with a trophy. Maybe it's because I never won one!! I love the idea of all the competition and racing and sportsmanship that enter in to receiving a trophy. I think they look really good in front of artwork, too, BTW.

Look at the details of this frame.

Here's another shot - different location.

This painting is intended for my Bedminster Show in September.

If you can make this show and would like to have tickets, let me know! I am happy to get some for you and a friend to enjoy!

Thanks for looking!

Monday, June 15, 2015

Patriotic Mermaid Angel

There are Angels all around us!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/237134000/kolene-spicher-original-patriotic-angel?ref=shop_home_active_1

I love the symbolism in this painting.

This is executed in a pen and ink, painterly watercolor technique.

I never know how or what direction a painting will go. Drawing it out in pencil first, the painting seems to take its own direction. This mermaid was no exception. However, I wasn't thinking patriotic when I started it. She took on that role much later. She is perfect for the July 4th upcoming holiday!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/237134000/kolene-spicher-original-patriotic-angel?ref=shop_home_active_1

I have a lot of patriotic things around my home. I love America. This quilt and painting above the mermaid angel are some of my favorite things.

Seashell wings!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/237134000/kolene-spicher-original-patriotic-angel?ref=shop_home_active_1

This frame is very unique. It is vintage and probably comes from the 60's or 70's (just a guess). I have never seen anything like it. On the back of the insert that closes and keeps the painting, I have written a prayer for America.

The back did not contain anything pretty until I pasted this lovely reproduction bird paper on to it!

I love it!

Thanks for looking!

Enjoy!

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