Another year at the Backwoods Festival

We made it through another festival out yonder in Thornville, Ohio. Sigh.. It took weeks, no... months, to get ready for the show. I had my own booth this year and it did pretty good, though my profit margin was nil. The paints costs quite a bit, and I spent my earned money on the kids so they could eat, shop, and have a good time. Not too sure if I'm doing it again in 2007. Seems like I would do much better selling on-line and to galleries and shops. I'll post a few of my pieces on this blog and if you're intested in purchasing them, give me a holler at missterrijean@yahoo.com and I'll let you know what pieces I have.

Some of my work for Backwoods

Paintings on various windows - most of which are old, recycled windows my brother picks up for me when he's working (replacing old house windows).

I've sold most of these pieces, but I have others. Email me at missterrijean@yahoo.com if you're interested in seeing what I have. Most are regular window size and come with a chain so you can hang them over top of your current window. Some can also be placed on a wall - white usually shows the work best. I also have mirror pieces, and I can customize some designs.

More artwork

Let me know what you think!

The big double-door room divider was one of my favorite pieces - and it was difficult to let it go. It turned out so very beautiful - but I have another set that'll go in my house... so I parted with it - and sold it - to a recent happy customer. I priced it pretty cheap - $100 - and she grabbed it immediately. Not too shabby, for a weekend of painting and having a good time out in my deck in the sunshine, eh?

Back to the 'ol drawing board

When I was a little girl I loved to draw. Over the years, I thought I lost any artistic ability I ever had. I didn't even try because I was afraid of how silly the paintings would appear. One day I decided to try to paint again, but I wanted to use windows and make "stained glass." I did it and it actually came out okay. Since then, I paint on windows all the time and even put work in my mom's booth at the Backwoods Fest in Thornville, Ohio (my mom is an artist who specializes in handmade folkart. Her website is www.sculpturesbyconnetta.com). This is a piece I did a few months ago and I'm giving it away as a gift.