These paintings were the last major project on my "to-do before baby comes" list. I finished them last night, so the baby can officially come any minute now, as far as I'm concerned! Hooray!
Anyway, I'm happy with how they turned out. Actually giddy about the paper-montage element that I wasn't planning on adding, but it worked out beautifully. You'll see from the pictures below that I did similar paintings for Henry when he was born (sometimes it takes people a few minutes to figure out that they spell out the letters of Henry's name). Henry's paintings had a transportation theme, which has actually ended up suiting him very well! I was going to do another set of vehicles for this baby, but in the end we decided it would be cooler if each child had their own theme, assuming I do this for every kid we have. So this child got "cities of the world." We'll see if he is inspired to be a world traveler!
Unfortunately I can't take credit for the original idea and the style of the paintings. I stole the ideas from The Land of Nod, an amazing kid-stuff store that I just discovered (it's like Crate & Barrel's version of Pottery Barn Kids). But I had LOTS of fun doing the drawing, woodburning, painting, cutting, and gluing. It has been so fulfilling to have an art project consuming my life for the past few weeks (and perfect that it coincided with the Olympics, so Ben had something to consume his life too!). If you want to indulge me, you can vote for your favorite painting in the poll on the left. I keep changing my mind about which one is my favorite, so it's fun for me to hear what others think.
Oh yeah, and can you guess the baby's name?
16 comments:
Oh Jenn, those are amazing! Dave and I love them! We both like St. Petersburg the best, but it was a hard choice. They are all great! You are so talented.
It was a toss up between London and Istanbul. I almost picked Istanbul, but at the last minute, I picked London. Sweet name. I'm beginning to feel the urgency to have kids just so no one steals their names. What a cruel race.
Absolutely beautiful! Can I just have an ounce of your talent?! We'll be thinking of you these next couple weeks - can't wait!
Wow! You are so talented. I must say I liked them all and couldn't pick a favorite. Good luck with the baby (Ellis) right?
Jenn,
I am going to steal this idea. You did a great job and I love the theme. Ellis is so great, where does it come from. I heard Henry was from of your favorite writers. Is that true? I am scheming a trip out to Boston next year, so can I stay with you...a little premature I realize. Good luck.
Jen, wow! You did this all freehand?? Your talents never cease to amaze me - they are incredible. Ok - so we probably won't make it out there before you have the baby - so you'll have to let me know when you'll be up for visitors after that. Can't wait to get caught up and meet little Ellis.
Oh my gosh, these are darling! How creative. How cute. Bring on the baby boy!
You are truly amazing Jenn! I remember when you did those for Henry and you've wowed me once more. I'm curious if you had the name picked out from before you met the wonderful Jackson family from our old ward. Good luck and I can't wait to hear the news!
I am very impressed Jen!! I like everyone of them. They turned out so cute!! I also love the name Ellis for the baby. Good luck with everything. I look forward to seeing pictures of the new little guy!!
(I'm Joanna's sister) and she forwarded your blog so I could see your amazing signs. LOVE THEM!! I too love the Land of Nod and I thinks yours are way better- talent!
These are beautiful! You have such a great talent. I love the name. Good luck!
Jenn- You are so talented! I love the signs. They are fantastic. I can guess baby's name too. I am glad you pointed out that Henry's name was spelled out. I wouldn't have figured that out on my own. We are also anxiously awaiting the arrival of our baby. I hope we both don't have to be pregnant too much longer. Take Care cute cousin!
Love,
Kristina
Wow, Jenn, I already knew you were talented, but these are utterly amazing!!
These are so beautiful and remind me of the good old days!!! Can I vote twice on the poll? I'm voting twice.
P.S. Mike says you should sell them!
Jenn:
I found your blog linked to Tim and Becky's. I cannot believe that you painted these, they are AWESOME. Maybe I'll pick your brain for something on the walls in Scarlett's room!
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