Archive for the 'Sunflowers' Category

Renewed from day to day – No1

Published on July 24, 2012 in Abstract Art, Art, Art by black women, ART GALLERY, Art Sale, Butterflies, Flowers, Originals, Sketchbook diary and Sunflowers. 1 Comment

I had a day of depression and anxiety so I picked up the phone and called a friend. I tearfully explained how I was feeling about my situation with Lupus and Fibromyalgia. In friendship she read to me a scripture from the Bible about how I may be wasting away on the outside but I am being renewed by the spirit from day to day. Her expressions of support were worth their weight in gold.

Several days later I began to sketch and paint the scripture in my art therapy sketchbook. The two pieces became the first in a series that will follow called “Renewed”. Continue reading ‘Renewed from day to day – No1′

May Bell African-American Art Doll

Published on July 23, 2012 in African-American Rag Doll, Art, Art by black women, ART GALLERY, Art Sale, Crafts, Originals, Rag Doll, Sunflowers and Women. 0 Comments

May Bell Sunflower African American Folk Art Doll I stopped calling May Bell a rag doll because she has so much character that she falls more into the art doll category. This isn’t my usual type of doll but I have to admit, I enjoyed making her.

May Bell is a beautifully elegant art doll who is handmade and hand painted. She stands approximately 8 inches with a rust and gold flowering dress that falls at 12 inches. May Bell’s hair is up in buns on both sides of her head, twisted perfectly and able to hold ribbons or flowers if desired. Her accenting Anne Klein II sunflower brooch is removable and can be placed where desired.

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PTSD No3 Whisper

Published on May 5, 2012 in Art, Art by black women, ART GALLERY, Art Sale, Faces, Flowers, My Healing Journal, Originals, Paintings, PTSD, Sketchbook diary, Sunflowers, Visionary, Women and Women of Strength. 1 Comment

I had no idea there would be a series of paintings called PTSD but there is. . .

In PTSD No3 there’s a river that flows from the sky right through the woman, past the eyes and forms the figures dress. The dress runs over the brick wall and simply stops. The paint on the brick wall has bits of stone mixed in making this piece multidimensional. I had to mix in a bit of stone with the sunflower painting because sunflowers in stone is significant to me. There are also tiny little details, layer upon layer of color and edge to edge movement which all comes together to form PTSD No3 Whisper.

Whisper can be purchased in my ETSY shop by clicking the link provided on the sidebar. If you do not have an ETSY account you may contact me to use PayPal.

Thank you for visiting SUNDRIP – Art for Life
Faith M. Austin

Sweet Gardenia Folk Art

Published on February 6, 2012 in Art, Art by black women, ART GALLERY, Art Sale, Black Children, Children, Faces, Originals, Paintings, POETRY and Sunflowers. 0 Comments

Sweet, sweet Gardenia why won’t you smile?
The earth offers the power of blossoms as the
Heavens exhale in color
Sweet, sweet Gardenia, why won’t you open your eyes?
Crumbling soul, child of despair
Please I say, open your eyes.

Painting details: 4 x 6 mixed media painting, wood crackle medium, black folk art child, eyes closed, purple and red dress. Signed, dated, mounted on black mat. A handwritten copy of the poem is included with the painting.

Sweet Gardenia is available in my Etsy shop or via PayPal. Please see sidebar for contact details and links.

Thank you for visiting SUNDRIP – Art for Life
F. Magdalene Austin

Fun with Clay Beads

Published on January 24, 2011 in Abstract Art, Art by black women, Art Sale, Crafts, Flowers and Sunflowers. 3 Comments

Polymer clay beads…because clay is fun. ALL HAVE BEEN SOLD

: Pear Three Stones – SOLD

: Neon Gold Green – (US$3 s/h $1.50)

: Bronze Gold Blue Green – (US$3 s/h $1.50) SOLD

: White Chocolate – SOLD

: Pendant Sunflower Rustic – (US$3 s/h $1.50) SOLD

: Pendant Sunflower Rustic SOLD

: Pendant Sunflower Rustic SOLD

: Handmade SOLD

: Not for sale

I’m brand spanking new at clay works, especially polymer clay, boy is it different than natural clay. Seeing as how I don’t have a kiln then polymer is my next best option.

About 4 months ago my physical therapist suggested I build hand strength by working with clay. I was unable to start with clay but I did start with play dough and work my way up. Clay is great physical therapy and a great creative tool.

Seeing as how I like to change things up a bit I decided against using store bought stones but instead found small rocks from outside to place in the pendant bezel. Fun, fun, fun. All of these are hand painted and hand formed and all were a total blast right to the end.

You can see a few items in my Etsy Shop. Check the sidebar for the Etsy link.

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ALL HAVE BEEN SOLD

Stressed Clay Sunflower Ornament

Published on September 18, 2010 in Art, Art by black women, ART GALLERY, Crafts, Flowers, Originals and Sunflowers. 0 Comments

This is a hand formed clay rectangle ornament with a single sunflower painted in oils. The ornament is about 4 inches by 2.5 inches with a half inch thickness making this solid and of a good weight. It has a stressed/aged feel and is accented with a light blue sky and green grass.