Sunday 15 May 2011

Green Man Canvases for Handmade Monday

Another busy week, I don't know where the time goes, it just seems to be flying by.
Let me take you back to last year, I had a a few canvases in a local shop and they sold quite well, a couple of them were of the 'Green Man', well last week I received a pleasant phone call asking if I could do another one, so I got to work and really enjoyed it so I painted a couple of extra ones too and thought I'd try them out in my Folksy shop, I hope you like them.

Oak leaves with pairs of acorns



Leaves painted around the sides of the canvas


Sycamore leaves and paired seeds, or 'wings'



Painting continues at the sides of the canvas


I also finished the beach themed canvases that I posted about in the previous 2 posts, they are only small, 7"x 5" each. I'm not to sure what I'm going to do with them yet. 
I painted them for fun because I had the paint out for a commission and the blank canvases where just an odd 4 that I had laying around for the last few months.


I may put them in my Face Book album and see what happens.

I'd like to say a big thank you to Wendy at Ist Unique Gifts for hosting Handmade Monday, please check this out as it's a great way to hop around the blogs and another big thank you to Linda at  Uniquely Yours for including one of my Plaques in her blog. Linda does a wonderful job of showcasing some of her Folksy Favourites.

Thank you for visiting

Jan x
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22 comments:

  1. stylesofcooking15 May 2011 at 22:50

    The beach theme canvases are fantastic and would look great on any wall especially as a set of 4.
    Love your green man canvas, very effective.
    Your work is really great.
    Yes i agree linda does do a fantastic job promoting for everyone.
    Great post

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  2. cj- catmumdo15 May 2011 at 23:16

    I love how the side of the canvas is also painted on the green man ones. The seaside scenes are fab. I think the lighthouse is my favourite :)

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  3. Carolee Crafts16 May 2011 at 06:03

    I love the beach scenes so quirky and fun and the green man has turned out well.

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  4. Unknown16 May 2011 at 08:51

    I love the way you have extended your work to include the sides of the canvas, makes the green man seem so organic.

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  5. Sarah - The Lilac Dragonfly16 May 2011 at 08:52

    Jan, The green man is brilliant!! And am loving the seaside canvases too!! You're so clever
    Thank you for the Crafty-Bitz link too xxxx

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  6. Caroline Lovis (Redneedle)16 May 2011 at 09:59

    You have been a busy bee! I love how the green man bleeds over the edges and your beach scenes are stunning.

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  7. Suzanne16 May 2011 at 15:00

    Fantastic canvases, love the green man ones especially. The seaside ones are great too.
    Hugs Sue x

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  8. Ali16 May 2011 at 15:21

    Loving the beach themed canvasses - they would look lovely grouped together in a bathroom setting.

    I keep meaning to do a Green Man peelable decoration (it was planned last year and never happened) and your post may have just given me that extra nudge in the right direction needed!

    Ali x
    Ali's Craft Studio

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  9. Jan16 May 2011 at 15:41

    A peelable Green Man would be great for conservatories etc. I love them and have done them in all different styles. One of my favourites was painted to look like stone. Have fun,

    Jan x

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  10. Unknown16 May 2011 at 15:47

    I agree with all the above, your work is lovely and i especially like the seaside canvasses as a group :) xx

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  11. HippoTree16 May 2011 at 16:45

    My favourite is the bendy lighthouse! Love them all though :) I so wish I could paint :( HT x

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  12. Your Friend Susie16 May 2011 at 17:44

    Those are just so adorable! :)

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  13. Helen16 May 2011 at 18:19

    I like your green man canvas, no wonder you were asked to do more :)

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  14. June16 May 2011 at 18:24

    The oak picture is so faerie-like, just as you'd expect in a book illustration. Love the colours you chose for it. The sea pictures have been finished beautifully.

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  15. Mrs A.16 May 2011 at 20:03

    Love your beach scenes and just perfect as a set.
    I'm sure they would sell on your Folksy site. Hugs Mrs A.

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  16. fatmonica16 May 2011 at 20:30

    Love them all but especially the beach scenes.Fabulous!

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  17. Kazies Magical Designs16 May 2011 at 21:53

    You are every talented I also love the way you have used the edges of the canvas it works really well xxx

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  18. Polly Polkadot17 May 2011 at 14:44

    I can feel the weather on the beach canvases!

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  19. Unknown17 May 2011 at 20:37

    I love your paintings they are gorgeous. The green man ones look great and I love the way you've painted the sides too.
    The beach scenes are lovely and I agree they would look great as a set in a bathroom. Though I think they would look great in a kids room too.

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  20. Pickle Lily18 May 2011 at 09:44

    Wow - I wish I could paint or draw like you, especially like the seaside ones.
    Jo x

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  21. its-a-secret30 May 2011 at 13:15

    Love the Beach Canvasses, well done!!

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  22. Martha18 June 2011 at 16:18

    love the leafy people! so original! they remind me of a lovely cross stitch project called The Green Goddess by Joan Elliott. beautiful!

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