Holiday Giveaway!

In the spirit of the holidays, I am giving away this painting titled "I'm Hooked on a Feelin'".  This is a 4" x 4" oil painting, framed and ready to hang.  If you live in the Melrose, MA or Bristol, RI area, I will get it to the winner before Christmas.  You can enter twice-- first, by going to my blog (www.janelavendergallery.blogspot.com) and typing in your email address in the Follow this Blog section (just make sure to check your email and click the link to confirm).  Then, head over to Facebook and "share" my post on your Facebook page.  This way, you'll be entered to win twice!  The giveaway will close at 12midnight on Tuesday, December 20th and the winner will be announced Wednesday morning!  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Cairn Painting

Painted this Cairn, stack of stones, in Kelley MacDonald's class and am working on others.  To many, these stacked stones represent balance on the path of life.  There's something very peaceful about looking at these....How do you plan to maintain balance in your life during the holidays?

Home for the Holidays!

I've really been having fun getting a head start on the holiday season by painting some small oils.  I try to extend this season as long as I possibly can, trying to fit in every event that embraces the holidays.

I had to add the bag of gold coins that I found every year in my stocking-- I would be so excited to have chocolate so early in the morning, only to find it very disappointing-- they would be almost white in color and looked a few years old.  I still can't walk by them in a store, though, without buying that little mesh bag!  Maybe I can trade them in at a Cash for Gold store!

The kisses, on the other hand, I love to eat....I've gone through an entire large bag of kisses while painting, perhaps I should consider painting yogurt or fresh fruit next.

What do you remember getting in your stocking?  Maybe I'll paint that next!

Paintings available for purchase: email janelavender@verizon.net.

City Hall

Today I attended the funeral of former Mayor James Milano.  Not only did he serve as Mayor for our city for 20 years, but he served his country, his church, and his community his entire life.  Last week, he passed away at the age of 102.  Mayor Milano will be missed by the entire community.  He is in my thoughts as I post this painting of the beautiful urn that sits in front of Melrose City Hall.

Veterans Day

I've decided to kickoff my blog in anticipation of recognizing Veterans Day this coming Friday.  I thought it would be a nice tribute to my father, to post some of the paintings I did of his medals, that he received during WWII.  Who will you be thinking about this Veterans Day?

This is a photo of the bench we had dedicated in his memory at the Mighty 8th Air Force Museum outside of Savannah, Georgia.

Melrose Public Library Friend

This little statue has always been a hit with my grandchildren and others.  They all love to sit next to him on their way in and about of the library!

6" x 8" oil on panel

Bristol Harbor Sunset

Bristol, RI has spectacular sunsets over the harbor.

8" x 10" oil on board

Winter Birches and Stream

There is something magical about the icy woods.

8" by 10" oil on panel

Birches and Winter Sunset

A beautiful combination:  snow, birches, and a sunset!

8" x 10" oil on panel

Pottery Still Life

This painting was inspired by three beautiful pieces at the Hope Gallery in Bristol.  But, my painting had a mind of its own and they have a look of their own!

8" x 10" oil on panel

Lake Como

One of my favorite places to visit!

8" x 10" palette knife oil on canvas

Spring Fever

This sign is surely a sign of spring and an exciting baseball season for Boston Red Sox Fans.  Go Sox!!

5" x 7" oil on canvas

Ruby Red

Difficult not to eat the still life!

8"x10" oil on panel

Springtime in Bristol

Daffodils and crocus, first signs of spring!

8" x 8" oil on canvas

Three Pear

Loved this class and had fun with this still life!

8"x10" oil on panel
$100 + $10 Shipping and Handling

Tootsies

There's nothing like a tootsie pop to make you feel like a kid again!

6"x6" oil on panel
$100 + Shipping & Handling

Tools of the Trade

At a class taught by Kelley MacDonald, we worked on painting glass objects.  Challenging, but fun!

Puddle Jumper

Couldn't resist my grandson's slicker and boots as a subject!

 

8"x8" oil on canvas

Twin Lights, Thatcher Island