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The Folk Art of Christina Colwell

http://www.christinacolwell.blogspot.com

Follow the stories and inspiration behind the Folk Art of Christina Colwell as she creates images and objects that are whimsical, delightful and personal with just a hint of magic.

• Added on: Dec 26th, 2008
• Country: United States
• Language: English

• Author: Christina A Colwell
• Listed in: Mixed Media Artists
• Tags: folk art whimsical etsy artfire christina colwell helix elemental studio

Recent Posts

• Mother and Daughter:

  Posted on Thursday November 5th, 2009 at 14:28 in folk art, mother and daughter, mixed media paintings, love angels, folk painting, christina colwell, helix elemental studio

  I just finished this painting for Amber and Serenity.  I hope they like it.  It is painted on 8" x 10" gallery wrapped canvas using layers of different papers and texts, acrylic, and colored pencil. I was happy with the end result.  It...

• Snegurochka: The Snow Maiden

  Posted on Wednesday October 28th, 2009 at 15:06 in folk art, snowman, winter scene, snow maiden, snegurochka, folk painting, winter child, christina colwell, helix elemental studio, snow child, russian folk tale

  Just Finished this painting "Snegurochka: The Snow Maiden" inspired by a Russian folktale about a old couple who had no children. They watched other children play with great longing. One day they decided to make a snow child. They formed her with sno...

• Hand Painted Pendants

  Posted on Friday October 23rd, 2009 at 14:46 in folk art, jewelry, pendants, christina colwell, helix elemental studio, folk art jewelry, hand painted folk art pendants

  During the summer I painted some 1.5" square wood pieces on both sides, drilled a hole and strung 'em up with ball chain. Amazingly enough, most of them have sold during this summers Arts and Crafts Market.  I do have a few left though...

• Jackie: Wi-o-the-Wisp

  Posted on Friday October 16th, 2009 at 17:09 in whimsical, halloween, folk painting, christina colwell, mischievous spirit, ghostly lights, wil-o-the-wisp

  Just in time for Halloween, my final attempt at capturing the "spirit", I now introduce to you...(drum roll please) Jackie!  Wil-o-the-wisp. She is painted on an up-cycled canvas covered board..previously a hand painted serving tray. She is ofte...

• A Creative Dreamer.

  Posted on Friday October 9th, 2009 at 12:51 in gift, embroidery, polymer clay, surprise, angel wings, winged heart, vintage quilt, a creative dreamer

  When I stumbled across June's blog, "A Creative Dreamer " and commented on the winged heart, I had no idea she was giving it away. I missed that part. I just liked it. Next thing I know she's asking me for my address. Puzzled, I gave her my address a...

• I am a Featured Artist on Whopple

  Posted on Tuesday October 6th, 2009 at 13:27 in interview, featured artist, christina colwell, whopple

  I'm happy to announce that I am being featured on Whopple.com. I invite all of you to check it out. Also, if you are an artist, Whopple is always looking to interview new artists. It is a fairly easy process and means some exposure for you. So..wha...

Comments & Reviews

This blog is currently rated a 5.00 out of a possible 5 based on 1 comment.

Lori Olson

Hello Christina,

I love your art work. It is very clean and crisp. My sister is a self taught pastel artist and she too is amazing.

It is wonderful to have a living doing what you love (no matter what that is).

Posted: March 12th, 2009 | More Reviews From llolson | Report This Comment

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