I have no idea, but WOW! They make me smile on this grey, rainey and snowy day :)

They are really sweet Oceanna. But honestly, if you can't find the source, nobody can! You're the Queen of Finding Stuff! ;-)

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Amy, but I really don't know who did these.

Red -- I agree they sure are cheery! If you wanted to be bummed out in that room I think you'd have to work extra hard at it. :)

Please? Anybody?

Where did the photo come from?

They might be originals...

I can't find anything like them, sorry.

Those are wonderful, Oceanna! I love them. Now, are these ones that you already own and are looking for more or did you just spot them in a magazine? I'll keep a look out for some, as I'm out looking for dining room furniture everywhere thse days, it seems. I love the sofa in the pic, too!

Mclarke has the right idea. If you know the source of the photo, then you can work back from there and perhaps find out about the art.

Here you go Oceanna :

The Oil Paintings are by Katherine Elizabeth Morris.

Here is a link that might be useful: Cottage Chic Store

Zipdee, you are good!

I love those, but wow - the prices! (Note to self: Learn to paint!)

Zipdee, great job! Those seem like something that might appeal to you with your love of color. Had you seen them before, or how did you find them?

Zipdee, thank you!! How did you do that??

Um, yeah, Jen. Yeow. One could pay for a lot of art classes for the cost of one of those. What a surprise. And what a disappointment that they're not out in affordable prints. I seem to be forever finding out what terribly good taste I have - lol!

Oh, and if anyone is curious, I think I got the picture from a blog -- just which blog, I can't recall.

Les .. I knew right where to look, I've been admiring the art and a few other items at this store for a while! This shop is in NC, not all that far from me, I've put visiting it on my list of things to do this summer with the girls.

AuntJen ..they are pricey! They do have giclees too of some of their art it looks like.

I also love the paintings in the link below .. the jaunty, colorful sea side cottages call to me. *LOL*

Here is a link that might be useful: Kyle

Oceanna .. your welcome, happy to help! :)

Oceanna,

I say go to the art supply store and buy yourself some paint and some brushes and a large canvas ... then paint your own! Seriously, you can do it! The prices are seriously high (in my opinion). I am a self taught painter, there is not much to it! A little shadow here, a little color there ... and TADA - your very own masterpiece :) If you don't think you can do it ... I'll paint you one!

Oceanna, these are a bit more whimsical but have the same *flavor* imo, and are much nicer prices ($50ish - $90ish).
I have 2 of the canvases and they're very, very nice.
btw, the sides of the canvas are painted and don't require framing.

Here is a link that might be useful: Flowers by Kimberly Hodges

Zipdee ~~ I've been snooping that web site and realizing how many of the pictures there I've posted in the Gallery already -- got them off other sites. I'm very drawn to this store's decor and am drooling over so many of those luxurious beds.

I wish I could go with you to visit the store! Hope you can take a truckload of $$ with you though. It's rather funny-haha that the whole shabby chic thing started out as a way for starving college students and the like to have pretty things ala "early American garage sale" and ended up being so ridiculously expensive... but also so divine.

Judy ~~ what a sweet offer! Yes, thank you, I can do my own paintings... I am a retired 23 year Boeing artist. I've posted some of my stuff here off and on, my Gallery Glass windows (just finished my biggest one yet), and my painting on my walls. I'll definitely do my own, esp. at these prices. But what inspiration, huh? Mostly if I want something I figure out how to create it myself because I can seldom afford my expensive taste. Now I really hope you'll please post some pictures of your own artwork. Pretty please?

Joanie ~~ Those are wonderful! Thanks for the link. Yes, much better prices. Can you please post pictures of the ones you bought hanging in your home? This is a really fun style, such a happy style.

Oceann, I would post a pic but I don't have them hung at the present (staging for sale).
You're right, they are a happy style....they make me smile.

Love your Gallery Glass, you're very talented.

Thanks, Joanie! I keep opening this thread just to look again at the picture -- it's so pretty. lol

When you get them hung I hope you'll treat us to some pictures. I take it you're moving to a new house?

Love those paintings, they are beautiful! You could learn Photoshop and make your own artwork out of photos. I love to take pictures of flowers and play with them in Photoshop. Here is one example.
Clare

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Zipdee, you are AWESOME.

Clare, that's gorgeous! I don't have Photoshop, but I have Jasc PSP 9. What did you do to that picture?

Zipdee, that was quite an amazing stunt!

All this work reminds me a bit of Kaffe Fassett's paintings. If you want to feel better about the Morris prices, take a look at Fassett's. Yowza!

Here is a link that might be useful: But it is really beautiful...

oceanna - I used several "Actions" to make the photo appear like a painting. You can use some of them in PS Elements too. They are called "recordable macros" in Jasc PSP 9. There are somePSP tutorials here.
Have fun!
Clare

No helpful advice here, but just had to chime in to say what an amazing group of talented people frequent this board!

oceanna: I agree you could do it yourself. Would love to see the finished result of your gallary glass!

Clare: The PS photo you modified is amazing! Would love to see any you displayed!

Myself, I am just finished getting my botanical prints framed and mounted and whew that was enough creativity for me. I love all the floral renditions. Lovely!

Wow, those prices are nice!, and I think the ones in the original photograph are definitely the best of the bunch. I wish I thought I could ask that much for mine. Some of her other work reminds me of Linda Carter Holman, who does have prints, but I don't think she ever does purely florals.

Here is a link that might be useful: Linda Carter Holman

Here's some bright and happy floral artworks .....

Here is a link that might be useful: art.com -- Bobbie Burgers artworks

I'm so glad that Zipdee found that site, although I've been drooling over every picture and item! Lovely things there! Oceanna, you need to get inspired and paint a few of those yourself. They are so darn pretty.

Too bad the ones you adore are so expensive, but the alternatives posted here are outstanding as well. I love the lift in spirit the color and beauty of flowers offer. Great taste you have, indeed!

Jan

Thanks for all the wonderful links included in this thread. I'm really enjoying all the pretty pictures. I do still like the first ones the best... and of course they're absurdly expensive. But yes this inspires me to start painting. I hope it's inspired some of you too!