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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.
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Mr Bug Inspector: An original ACEO painting by Christina Colwell
This post is dedicated my grandson Chris. Chris has a fondness for insects and what makes them tick, click, or whatever else they might do. I think his fascination started when he was playing with his Hot Wheels cars in the hallway and a spider came ...
Star Catcher
If you grab hold of your dream, refuse to let go, who knows where you will be carried off to.This picture reminds me of many songs and quotes and visual puns. Here a few to refresh your memory too. If I could reach up and hold a star for every time y...
Christmas Play: She Laid Him ina Manger
Every year my sisters and I got together to crate and perform a Christmas Play for mom and dad on Christmas Eve. Every year the play had to contain elements of the nativity story. The story of the birth of Christ was central to the celebration of Ch...
Christmas Play: We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Every homemade Christmas Eve Christmas play needs a grand finale. What could be more fitting than "We wish you a Merry Christmas"? Then everyone can join the fun. When the program ends it's time for goodies. Egg Nog and hanging stockings! OH yeah, t...
Christmas Play: Santa's Lil' Helpers
Every Christmas play must reserve time and space to the magic and fantasy of Christmas. Christmas offers a wide array of magical characters to delight and inspire youngsters. Here we have Rudolph with his shiny nose and a happy little toy maker commo...
Christmas Play: Hark the Herald
I grew up with four younger sisters. Every year our schools and each of our classes put on a Christmas program, so did the church we attended. So being the responsible big sister that I was... took the example to heart and began to create and direct...
Rabbit and Paisley Floral
When I was growing up we kept rabbits. They are cute but not really very cudly. They are quite skiddish and have very little personality.. Not like cats or dogs. However, they were adorable when they were a few months old. I painted a bunny with acry...
Bird Watcher Painting by Christina Colwell
Watching birds can be a fascinating pass time. My husband and I spend a lot of time in our studio which has a sliding glass door to the back yard. We have put out bird baths, feeders, and have strategically planted flowers to attract hummingbirds. In...
Five Paintings of Snowman and Woman
My first encounter with a snow man and snow woman was in my grandparents living room. One of the few memories I have as a toddler is of a slideshow on the living room wall. A few of the featured images were those of a nicely sculpted snowman and snow...
Small Creatures and Paisley Mixed Media Wall Art
Using a combination of kiln-fired art glass, fabric, on acrylic and oil pastel background I have entertained my current obsession with the paisley pattern. I have incorporated small creatures in a paisley pattern as their natural setting. There is a ...
"Cat Nap" A painted sketch by Christina Colwell
Just Finished a quick sketch of napping kitty. I like how it turned out even if it is simple. Might do some more kitty. It is painted using acrylic and oil pastel on paper. This image will be made available as a blank art card and giclee print soon....
