Inspired by stained glass

Can you see the Winnie and Piglet embroideries? The textured large tree, evergreens, and other foliage are made from fibers from the robe. 

Debbie and her husband are on the porch enjoying a glass of their favorite wine as they often do. 

Details such as their landscaping including the swan make this so unique to them. 

Acrylic on wrapped canvas.  2 ft x 3 ft.

The bottom has an embroidered bow from the robe. It's important that every view of the painting has something interesting about it.

The blue colors in the sky are made from the same paint colors in Debbie's home

Textured objects wrap around the painting for visual expansiveness. 

There is such a challenge in putting a childish character into a painting for adults to be placed in an adult space! :)

A close-up of Winnie. He has been integrated into the painting by blending his edge color and placing him in the tree made of fibers of the robe. Also, lining up the hive with his eyes makes him look purposeful.

How objects are integrated is critical to their appearing as part of the painting as opposed to "things just stuck on."

I also created a small booklet to commemorate the painting, preserve the story, and some of the robe. 

I wrote a story of the gifting of the robe in the style of the Winnie-the-Pooh stories. 

The cover includes embroideries from the robe.

What would you like preserved and enjoyed for years to come?  Perhaps...something regarding

- Wedding

- Child

- Pet

- Anniversary

- Special Experience

- Piece of clothing

- Travel

- Passing of a loved one

- Celebrating a friendship

- Celebrating a military career

- Your thoughts?