Tuesday, April 14, 2015

My new/old pastoral oil painting

 Hi there friends...
Happy Monday...I hope you all had a nice weekend!
We are FINALLY having Spring temps here! 
It was 75 yesterday so I was outside most of the day doing some Spring clean up...love working in the yard! 
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Last week when I showed you some of the shuffling that has been going on at my house...I showed how I moved the Currier & Ives picture that was hanging in our foyer to it's new spot here
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Have no fear...I already had a new painting to put in it's spot!
I bought this pretty pastoral on ebay.

 I loved the old frame that came with it...but it was beyond damaged so I took it to Hobby Lobby and had them frame it for me. 
I was to impatient to wait 2 weeks for a custom frame to have the painting fit perfectly so I picked an opened frame they already had and they added a double matte to it. The lighter one is a cloth matte which I love!
It was signed and dated by the painter on the back.

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On Saturday my mom and I and my oldest daughter Mackenzie went into the city to see the Spring Spectacular at Radio City...it was FABULOUS!!  Derek Hough was amazing!
If your in or near the city before May 3rd I highly recommend getting tickets to see it!
Mackenzie was thrilled she was able to get a picture with one of the Rockettes...her dream is to dance on that stage one day!
Have a SPECTACULAR week!!

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34 comments:

  1. DawnApril 13, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    We are also having Spring weather here finally, I worked outside all day yesterday it was so nice to have some fresh air. Your painting is just stunning, Im so glad you posted an up close view so we could see all the detail. Have a great week Martina :)

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  2. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleApril 13, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    I love your new painting, Martina. Looks like you had a great weekend!

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  3. ANNEApril 13, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Omigosh! I love it!!! What a beauty, great painting Martina!

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  4. Linda April 13, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Beautiful painting and beautiful daughter!

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  5. DeseraeApril 13, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Your new painting is beautiful....great find!
    ~Des

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  6. chateau chicApril 13, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Beautiful painting, Martina! What a fun time in the City!! Your daughter is lovely!
    Mary Alice

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  7. DD's CottageApril 13, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Beautiful painting Martina and how fun to go the show and have some fun!

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  8. Barb April 13, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    The painting is gorgeous, Martina.

    Isn't working outside the best? I love it.

    Barb

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  9. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsApril 13, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    Beautiful painting!! How fun to get to see Dereck and the Rockettes!

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  10. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizApril 13, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    Ooh I love the painting and the matting looks perfect with it. That's a great frame and quite perfect for an oil painting. How fun to go into the city and see a show like that! I hope your daughter can reach that goal of performing on the stage at Radio City!

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  11. 20 North OraApril 13, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Your new painting is gorgeous. Glad you had a good time with family.

    Judy

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  12. LL FarmApril 13, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    I love that picture...the cows look so peaceful beside the fence.
    Lori

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  13. NanaDianaApril 13, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    Wonderful new/old painting. I am like you--too impatient to wait for weeks to have something custom framed. That's what they make mats for!!!! lol

    Your daughter is just lovely-what a thrill for her to meet a Rockette. xo Diana

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  14. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 13, 2015 at 2:25 PM

    That's a beautiful painting, Martina, and I love the frame you chose for it.

    It sounds like a great time. I didn't know Radio City had a Spring Spectacular. We used to go to the Christmas show every couple of years.

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  15. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeApril 13, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    Beautiful painting, Martina and your daughter is such a pretty young lady!!

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  16. Jane@Bluebird1959April 13, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    I think I saw your painting on ebay - I've been searching for one & have eBay email notifications sent to me whenever a pastoral print is listed. It looks gorgeous in your home - love the new frame. Jane

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  17. Brenda PruittApril 13, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    So gorgeous with that frame!
    Brenda

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  18. StaceyApril 13, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    Martina, your new art is wonderful! I love the frame you picked too. What a great find.

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  19. RueApril 13, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    That painting is wonderful! Love the frame and matting you put it in too :)

    Your daughter is definitely beautiful enough to be a rockette!

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  20. Little FarmsteadApril 13, 2015 at 7:41 PM

    Love that painting and your daughter is adorable Martina! Glad you had a fun weekend! ~julie

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  21. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementApril 13, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    I love the painting and the way you framed it.
    What fun for all of you in the city! Your daughter looks so happy!

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  22. KellyApril 13, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    I love your new painting! It's beautiful and very country French. I like that it's an original and even signed and dated. That was a great find. I loved the photo of your daughter with a Rockette too. I can imagine how excited she was to see that show. I danced when I was young all the way until about age 23! I enjoy watching dancing shows like that. The love of dance stays with you throughout your life if you had it when you were young.

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  23. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow April 14, 2015 at 2:21 AM

    Such a pretty find, and a happy day!

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  24. RonApril 14, 2015 at 6:23 AM

    It has been more like summer here! I love your newest find and the frame. xo

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  25. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsApril 14, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    LOVE the painting!.....and what a thrill for your daughter to have met a Rockette!....

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  26. Celestina MarieApril 14, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    Gorgeous painting and frame Martina.
    Your daughter is lovely and how wonderful to meet a Rockette!
    Hugs, CM

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  27. CynthiaApril 14, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    Fantastic painting and you made such a great frame choice.

    Cindy

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  28. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRApril 14, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    Beautiful painting, Martina! The frame you selected is perfect. Looks like you had a fun time in the city! How exciting for your daughter!

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  29. Barbara @ 21 Rosemary LaneApril 14, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    Your new picture is gorgeous Martina! I love the painting the frame and how cool that it was signed by the artisits! Am I reading the date of 1914 correctly??? Awesome! The show in NYC looks wonderful and yes I bet Derek was incredibhle to watch perform live. I just may have to make the trip up to see the show!
    Beautiful pic of your daughter...she already looks like she could be on stage with the Rockettes.
    XO Barbara

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  30. BabsApril 14, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    Martina, Your new painting is beautiful. Love the subject and the way you had it framed. Glad you're finally getting some Spring weather. Yay!

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  31. Debra@CommonGroundApril 14, 2015 at 10:28 PM

    what a great find, that painting is amazing. Your daughter is a darling, how fun to have that experience together!

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  32. MelissaApril 14, 2015 at 10:33 PM

    Martina, what a charming and lovely painting! And having the artist's signature (and date) make it even more special. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving your nice comments (and thanks for following me!).

    Melissa

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  33. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeApril 14, 2015 at 11:53 PM

    It's beautiful Martina! Love the note on the back.
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  34. Nancy's NotesApril 15, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    Martina, I love your painting and the frame is just so elegant! Great choice! Oh my, your weekend sounds like it was perfect, how fun!

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina