Friday 17 December 2010

CHRISTMAS WISHES

Here is one of my original paintings I used for a Christmas card a few year's ago and still sent out one or two this year to art friends who had not received them in the past. These fresco angels were created with a palette knife and lots of acrylic paste to create the feeling of plaster peeling off an old church wall.


Originally, I thought I'd send you my Christmas Greetings using some photos this year... so I'll still do that and add these too ...........


This first one is a decoration I have created for our lounge to substitute for a Christmas Tree, as we are going to our daughters for the Christmas period. When the candle inside the snowman is lit, it makes a really pretty corner.
Here's another lounge decoration, two robins sitting on the hi fi equipment in front of one of the many windows along the long wall running through our lounge and dining room.



So I'll finish with HAPPY CHRISTMAS GREETINGS and every good wish for a happy and successful arty New Year.

11 comments:

debwardart said...

The angel card is beautiful; you definitely captured a feeling of aged fresco.

RH Carpenter said...

The card is beautiful! Merry Christmas to you and your's.

cathyswatercolors said...

mission accomplished Joan.Beautiful angel fresco.

Christiane Kingsley said...

The angels are beautiful!
All my best wishes to you and your family, Joan.

Unknown said...

Beautiful card Joan.

Happy Christmas.

Sandra Rowney said...

Oh no it isn't! Oh yes it is! Looking forward to going to the Christmas pantomime with you Joan! Happy Christmas!

PaulBaileyArt said...

Hi Joan,
Great effect with fresco angels, and a nice composition too. Have a good Xmas.
Paul

Claudia said...

Dear Joan,
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful, creative New Year! - I promise I will be posting more regularly again next year... Have a good time together with your family,
heartfelt wishes from
Claudia

Storm Of Angels said...

love your angel card! i have not painted in years.. makes me want to paint a little. giggles.. Merry Christmas!

Margaret Ann said...

Beautiful angels...so soft and ethereal! Merry Christmas to you Joan...Enjoy your family and treasure each moment! :)

Joan Sandford-Cook said...

Thank you all for your kind wishes.Back home now and had a glorious time with our daughter and family. Hope all was magical for you over the Christmas holidays and you had lots of lovely presents!