"Walkin' the Dog"6x8 oil on canvas panel
Carol Horzempa
I have learned one thing though, no more odd size paintings! I am fortunate enough to have a spouse who has a special gift in woodworking and can make beautiful frames out of recycled wood any size I want.
This painting, which was an odd size, was done for a Karen Jurick challenge. I was able to enlarge it to a 6x8 by adding more background.
The frame is made from recycled wood that my husband rescued from an old house that was being torn down several years ago. I think this pine wood taken from an old paneled wall looks beautiful in its second life or should I say third as a frame. I even like the little dings and patina that gives it a rustic look!
You are going gloriously green giving panels a second life surrounding your beautiful work. I applaud you for that. It looks like a $100 frame!
ReplyDeleteWhat is your address so that I can send your husband my paintings. My husbands workshop tools are gathering dust, I will be showing him this post.
ReplyDeleteThe frame is perfect for this painting. How many has he done?
WOW! Beautiful! What a wonderfully talented couple you are and so complementary of each other's skills! I do believe you've made a bunch of people rather envious with this post, myself included. ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting, and it is so nice your husband helps out with the frames. The painting and the frame are both incredible. I love the character the dings bring also. I need to put my dad to work making some frames. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, The frame looks beautiful! Your husband does a super job, just like you! I love the painting, especially your use of complements, the colors just glow.
ReplyDeleteI remember this painting from Karin's challenge, so glad to see it have a second chance at life! Well deserving of this beautiful frame.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are finally giving all those painting the frames they deserve! I hope to see them scattered all over the walls next time we visit.
ReplyDeleteOh, Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThe frame is beautiful. Dings and such just add panache! I, too, have learned and then relearned the odd size lesson. It's a hard one for sometimes a subject just needs to be an odd size!
ReplyDeleteYour painting is lovely as well. I would never have guessed that you tinkered with the composition to reach standard dimensions.
Thank you for stopping by and following my blog. I have been an admirer of your beautiful work since Karin's DSDF days. You are quite an inspiration, Carol.
ReplyDeleteLucky you! Framing does make paintings look so great!
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