Hanging Art

What is art anyway? Is anything you designate "art" art? Should art be pretty or thought provoking or both? Myself, I'm pretty conventional about art. I'm not a huge fan of photography, not that much of isn't beautiful and artful, but there are other mediums I much prefer. I love illustrations, I love landscapes and good seascapes, I like whimsical pieces that are more likely to make me smile than think and I love paintings that evoke a sense of place. I prefer animals in my art to people. I have a lot of art in my house, mostly from my Dad. I was exceptionally surprised when my Mother wanted me to get rid of all my Dad's art. She had disliked most of it except for about 7 pieces which are in her apartment. Who knew???
I loved most of his selections, although there are two or three that don't send me. Some of my favorites remind of Vermont. The long vista of rolling green hills



and of course cows.



 I grew up in Vermont during a time when the cow population outnumbered people.

Anyway, while my painting skills are pretty non-existent and certainly not "art" they do provide some whimsy. The headboard



 and footboard



 to the old bed frame are now both hung, facing each other as they were for many years before we took the footboard off the bed.

And speaking of art, my lovely wonderful veterinarian is a secret artist in her own right. This was my birthday gift from her.



 Done in 1990 for her brother, who had some printed up on archival paper.
Isn't it beautiful?! I am lucky to know so many caring and gifted people, from quilters, to painters and weavers, makers of all stripes. I am surrounded by creativity.

SO for creative endeavors on my part, here are the Trio pants you missed the last post



 and a cute top made from what was left of a wadder.



Buttercup handled her first warp beautifully. It went on and it wove off this weekend.



 I had a blast.
It also convinced me to leave well enough alone and keep her at just 2 shafts. Walking the treadles is a happy way to while an hour or so. The simplicity allows for creativity in other ways. Color, inlay maybe, a simple rep weave? Who knows. Another rug warp is on order for her. More rags I think and some fun with mop cotton.

4 of the 8 bumblebee towels are hemmed and ready to go.





Some for gifts and a few for me. My towels are looking pretty ratty these days.

A new warp for the David is in the works.



 A modification of the bread cloths from this old Handwoven.



Lastly, some really nice warm weather. The daffodils are finally nodding in a spring breeze on a sunny day. I think this song pretty much sums it up.

Parting shot: Regal ain't I?