Friday, September 18, 2009

In the Woods at Christmas Time

I've noticed in the last couple weeks the grocery stores have been putting out pumpkin displays and I couldn't help but think that it's a bit early to be decorating for Halloween. If it's too early for Halloween, then it's probably way too early for Christmas, but that didn't stop me from painting this Christmas scene during the dog days of late summer. Some wishful thinking during the sweltering heat perhaps...

This piece was another private commission. I took special inspiration from Susan Wheeler's beautiful greeting card art for this painting. Her website seems to have disappeared, so a link to one of her books will have to suffice. I love the warm, inviting woodland world she's created and populated with happy rabbits and mice.

4 comments:

Diana Jiron Graff said...

oh I really love it, your art is simply amazing and most of all very inspiring, the colours are so calm and the whole scene makes me shiver but in a good way ;)
love it!

Phyllis said...

Oh, thank you so much Diana! So glad you like it! :)

Jen said...

I just ran across your blog and am in LOVE with your paintings! You are such a wonderfully talented artist. It truly brightened my day to see your work!

Phyllis said...

Thanks Jen! Glad to hear it!