hi pattioh sadley im not. i do love flowers, its just i like to go to friends places and admire there work that they put in and visitplaces where i live from time to time and always get many ideas and stuff. but never carry it out. i should really when there is so much to enjoy when you put the effort in . i hate it when plants die and the colour is lost till the following year. but i take photos and make notes of stuff i record and then try to do them justice when i paint . steve

I called : Lorraine Nicholson answered! They DO have Ascii Art! WE had a nice chat about her 104 degree weather & digging iris! Another order sent! Thank you Rebel! Rae Ann PS: Of course I will get you a few also Marion!

Perhaps something like this? (link below ...) OR perhaps simply create a grid (maybe six or eight or even ten depending on size) of your own photographs. Consider taking a walk around a local historical district of your town OR perhaps a local garden or nice area -- photograph a collection -- trees? cool doors or architechural elements? THEN -- take the photographs and have them printed in sepia (brownish) tones. Mat them alike in creamy white and frame in dark chocolate brown. Hang in a tight grid above the bed .... Jan Here is a link that might be useful: Iron plaques

Thanks Rosie. That painting is a pleasure for me on so many levels - the crazy coloring, the "art" labeling, the primitiveness... I am way too constrained to create that freely. And then there is the personal - knowing all DH was going through at the time and his very surprising decision to try painting for respite. It inspires me. For the OP, reflect on what is appealing to you about those museum pieces you like. Crystalize that as best you can. Any gallery would be happy to help you discover works you love, for a price. If that price is prohibitive, try 'lesser' galleries, student art shows, resale shops, art fairs - just look and trust yourself to respond. Let yourself make a mistake or two, it's the only way to learn what you really love. And yes, framing can make all the difference.