Original Folk Art Pet Portrait

I just wanted to share my latest custom work, a pet portrait of Blossom-this adorable dog unfortunately passed away recently, so it's been a true pleasure and honor to be able to work on capturing her cuteness and cheerful spirit.

I love those evenings where the sun has just gone down and the moon is out but you can still see orange tones in the horizon, so I tried to give her a background that would speak of that. For a primitive look I added a willow tree and a saltbox :-)

I also thought I'd mention that I am having a FREE FRAMING SPECIAL-with all my custom pet portrait orders, where your painting will come framed at no additional cost :-)
Happy weekend!
Benedetta

Holiday Show

I am participating in a Holiday show from October 26-Novemeber 9. I have 5 NEW pieces for you-which I am really excited to offer. Some, I actually liked so much, that I almost kept to myself-LOL. Anyway, I hope you can stop by (click on the banner) to see my Holiday inspired Folk Art. :-)

Dollie and Crow pet

Just added this on Ebay-available this week :-)

And the Winner is...

The winner is Joy from http://joytotheblog.blogspot.com/ Thanks so much to all who participated!!! I will be posting another giveaway soon so make sure to stop back :-)

Note on the giveaway winner announcement

hello! Just a very quick update on the giveaway--I will announce the winner tomorrow morning as today it has been a VERY CRAZY DAY!! So, my apologies for the delay :-)
Hugs
Benedetta

Cat with Black Bird

You can tell from his ears..this kitty is not too happy about having this big black bird on his head-lol. The weather is terrible and the pictures really do not do it justice. I will take more tomorrow :-) Happy weekend!

Time to go shipping :-)

ONLY THIS COMING WEEK :-) Click on the pic to visit 1 of my auctions, from there click on "see other items" on the right to see them all :-)

Fall is here!

Fall is here and I thought I would share few pics of my home for you to take a peek for some folksy inspiration. :-)

Thanks so much to all who are participating in my giveaway :-) We still have few days left before the winner is announced so if you are just visiting there is time to still to enter your name.

Also, I have been working on new pieces and I will list 5 new items on Ebay this weekend, so make sure to come back to take a look :-)

FOLK ART GIVEAWAY!!

This time I am offering an original folk art painting on a hand-made pillow!! 6" X 5" it's perfect to display on a shelf, cupboard or really, anywhere you'd like. Finished with 2 rusty bells and civil war dark red reproduction fabric with tiny white flowers on the back :-) To be entered just leave a comment on this post, mention this giveaway in your blog or site to be entered twice. The winner will be picked and announced on October 20th. :-)

New Offering- Black Bird & Pumpkin Original Painting!

I have here another fall inspired painting. This time it's a black bird on a pumpkin, looking for seeds :-) I've added german glitter for that extra whimsical touch. Available on Ebay -just click on the pic to visit the auction :-) Also, new things coming soon to my Art Shoppe. Hope you have a beautiful weekend!

Harvest Moon Primitive Fall Bunny Painting

I know, I know, you are probably wondering what's up with me and bunnies lately-lol! Well, that's where my inspiration has taken me, I guess. Anyway, this one is for all you lovers of the fall season and the countryside. I have added a saltbox, willow tree, pumpkins and of course some of those gorgeous fall flowers :-) I have it listed on Ebay, click on the picture to visit the auction. Thanks so much for stopping by, it's always wonderful to have you!

Rustic Chicken and Winter Bunny!!

I have listed 2 NEW paintings on Ebay!! Come and visit the auctions by clicking on the pictures :-)

Original Folk Art Portrait Renaissance Inspired

Inspired by Italian Renaissance this original painting is made on a thick- over 3"-old primitive wooden bowl. One of a kind available in my Etsy store. :-)

Also, I just wanted to send a very special thank you again to all you wonderful people who support my work, I would not be where I am if it wasn't for you :-)

Rooster- Black cat custom order :-)

I just finished this week a custom pet portrait of an adorable black cat named Rooster. I just figured I would share. New work coming soon! I've been busy with few custom orders. I can wait for cooler temperatures to get here! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend :-)

And the winner is....

I am happy to announce that the winner of my August Giveaway is Lisa from http://groggyfroggy.blogspot.com/ !! Thank you all so very much for participating and for the kindest comments :-) I am already working on the next giveaway so please stop back this upcoming week for a new chance to win :-)
Hugs,
Benedetta

New Dollies on Etsy

Stop by my Etsy to see my latest work. 4 new pieces added :-)

New Inspirational Painting on Etsy

New Original painting available here It's been a while since I made one of my icons so I thought let's make one- :-) If you love the old world feel look this one is for you! Mixed media made on paper :-) No collage paper used, everything has been hand-painted. I have included a sample pic of how it could look framed :-)

NEW WORK!!

I have listed new wok on Etsy as well as 2 new paintings on ebay. Hope you can stop by :-) Click on the pictures to visit the auctions.

UPDATE: August 15,2009

I have relisted the Girl with Mexican Tulips painting. Click on the pic to visit the auction.

Enter my giveaway!!! Folk Art Witch painting

Enter my giveaway and win this 4" X 6" original Fall 2009 Witch painting made on canvas panel. To participate simply leave me a comment on this post. Blog about this giveaway to be entered twice :-) The winner will be announced on August 22!
The folksy witch holds a sign that reads Spells 5 cents :-)

Thank you!!

My talented friend Jenny nominated me for this award! Thank you so much for picking my blog :-) Jenny is an amazing artist and you can check her wonderful work-including the most adorable make dos- at http://wondersofwhimsy.blogspot.com/

The Uber Amazing Blog Award is a blog award given to sites that: Inspires you, make you smile and laugh, gives amazing information, a great read, Has an amazing design, Or any other reasons you can think of that makes them super amazing. The rules of this award are:* Put the logo on your blog or post.* Nominate at least 5 blogs (can be more) that for you are Uber Amazing!* Let them know that they have received this Uber Amazing award by commenting on their blog.* Share the love and link to this post and to the person you received your award from.

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