and now the art work of my 6 yr old

nicethyme

16 years ago

DD drew this mermaid for me, she's so COOL!!!

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bamasusanna
16 years ago
Oh yes she is! I like the sweater she's wearing..is that fur trim? I bet mermaids get cold this time of year!
nicethyme
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16 years ago
LOL I especially like the look on her face, sort of a "what?" appearance. I can't help but wonder if she had forethought when she drew the mouth like that.

She often has her hair crossing her eye (drives her teachers nutz) but she won't wear baretts or anything... doesn't seem to bug her.
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Many thanks for the comps on our views and artwork. Much of the art was very reasonably priced, as this is an artist's mecca out here in New Mexico. Richpoor, with no views, you might consider framing a view of your own. By that I mean, find a poster or print of a view that would fit your area of the country and that you like, and frame it nicely to give your kitchen the view it's missing. In our DD's room, I bought one of those inexpensive window mirrors on sale at Hobby Lobby. One that looks like it has window panes. I took it apart, threw away the mirror, had glass put in it and had HL cut down a poster and insert a great "view" for her one wall. The eye really is fooled into seeing the view beyond the window. Here's a pic of DD's other view. I've since added heaftier molding to the top and bottom to even it out.: And a trompe l'oiel pic I had in her room when it was done in a beach theme. I'm not necessarily suggesting either for your kitchen, but there are great possibilities in the idea. Tromp l'oeil means "fool the eye" and this kind of art does just that, especially in a place with no good view. It makes the room feel bigger, too. Just some food for thought. Lynn
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The wall color is SW Ramie. The chair was my grandmothers, and it is just sort of a placeholder right now. I have been searching for new chairs. I would really like to get 2 chairs, but I am unsure how to arrange everything. I would also like to get a new rug--I've been coveting a real hand-knotted forever. The current rug is very nice, 100% wool Couristan machine woven. It is in the same line as My3dog's lovely living room rug. They have been selling this line of rugs in the last year at Tuesday morning for less than half price. It doesn't come off quite as pale in person. I want to eventually move it into my bedroom, where it will be perfect. Does anyone have recommendations for a rug? What color scheme? I really like some of the orientals that are a bit more modern without a really tight or busy pattern. Something maybe like this: This rug is from Williams Sonoma home, and is way out of my price range at over $2K. Is it possible to get a hand-knotted for around $1K? I need at least an 8x10.
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I have no help to add about the art but I do love the colorful rug @celery showed I the last post. Something dramatic with that gorgeous green in it will tie the room together. Your dining table is stunning! And the green chairs are a happy surprise ( most dining rooms have all chairs the same).
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I think an abstract landscape/water piece, with some color, would look fabulous there … and play into your wonderful views. It would also bring warmth in, while keeping with the very modern style of the room. I’d look on Etsy, on gallery sites, Ebay, and/or visit local places to find a piece that speaks to you. This is a prominent spot — I wouldn’t buy a big piece of generic wall filler. Art here could be the soul of the room. https://magazine.artland.com/top-10-landscape-artists-in-modern-and-contemporary-art/ I do like the idea of three b/w prints you posted — it brings to mind water movement.
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Calamity_J
16 years ago
ARE you going to immortalize it in glass!!!
shrty411
16 years ago
Cute. Amazing how thier minds work

Maria
bianchi3
16 years ago
That is the cutest mermaid I have ever seen. You have to frame it and keep it forever.
Bianchi
meadel
16 years ago
Artistic, like her Mom! Very Pretty !!
I love kids drawings, and to hear what they thought of when they did it!
toomuchglass
16 years ago
That would be cool in glass !!! hint.........hint.......
fiddlekate
16 years ago
Hey... she's GOOD! I love kids drawings... still have some from both of my DDs... and wait for GDs to send me a first coloring page. :) Fun stuff!
YES... hope you'll consider recreating it in glass. GREAT idea!
Katie
d3bbi
16 years ago
What an artist!

You should make cards with her art. Have you see the cards and stuff MD Andersen's Cancer center does with their patient's art? Check it out at www.childrensartproject.org
cindiloo
16 years ago
I'm waaayyy older than 6 and I can't even draw that good, lol!!!!
diytrying
16 years ago
Oh yes, have it made into cards or do it in glass because it is so adorable! Very talented. Our school worked with a company that made our kid's drawings into note cards and I loved them.

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