Here is my finished painting that I mentioned I created over the weekend. It's a simple reminder to myself to look for the positive in situations. "When life gives you lemons... Make lemonade!". For some reason I had this image in my head for the past few days and a strong desire to make a vintage looking sign. It measures 12"x20" and is painted on a wood board.... because apparently when I have no canvas or surfaces to paint I dig around my garage for a suitable blank slate!
I haven't painted in a while so this was my motivation to get back into it. There are some things I would have liked to do, and some I would have done differently, but all in all I think it turned out ok. I am my own worst critic! Vintage was what I was going for though, and I am happy with it. :) It looks great in our house too!
What is your favourite inspirational quote?
xo Dana
p.s the winner of my $25 Shop Credit giveaway is....
Congrats Rebecca! Please check your email!!!
that is AMAZING! can I have your talent, please?! ;)
ReplyDeletewow! i love it!! you're really good xx
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You're so talented! I am envious!
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me with this?!!! This is AMAZING Dana!! Are you selling them? You should! Def something I would buy for my house.
ReplyDeletethis is awesome! i would totally buy something like this! rockin' girl!
ReplyDeleteXo
http://ericplustanya.blogspot.com
you are very talented. I love how this matches your blog/header, which by the way are adorable, and one of my most favorite layouts I've seen around blogland :)
ReplyDeleteI can't think of an inspirational quote, but I really like the one you like!
I'm impressed! I love the sign! Always a good reminder to have!
ReplyDeleteLove it! You are super talented!!
ReplyDeleteomg I LOVE this!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute, great job girl!
P.S. I'm your newest follower..yipee! :)
Rachel @ theinspiredhouse.org
Ahh...I adore it! You are a girl after my own heart! Move to NJ!! ;)
ReplyDeleteHooray for new blog friends!!
Thanks bunches for the sweet words you left for me!
Happy Summer Doll!!
xoxo
ps..
Life is short ("uncertain" for the less morbid peeps)...dessert first. always!
that's awesome! you are very talented, i hope you'll continue to paint. makes me want to get back into it as well. i love the vintage look of this picture!
ReplyDeleteone of my fave quotes is: "life is a buffet, don't settle for just a sandwich"...reminds me to live life to the fullest, you only get one :)
Beneath the Glass
Oh my gosh, this is fantastic!!! You have quite a gift! The colors are soooo pretty! Really though, I just love the reminder!
ReplyDeleteYour artwork is absolutely beautiful and what a great quote to use as inspiration! By the way, I just love your blog! :)
ReplyDeleteWow it's so cute! Love the message, great motto, mine? live, love, laugh I guess!
ReplyDeleteCess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries
wow, you're pro.
ReplyDeletei love when people post their artwork on their blogs. :)
GREAT painting!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so great!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, that would look adorable hanging in my kitchen
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting!! and Congratulations Rebecca!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome print! You're really talented. Love your blog layout. :)
ReplyDeleteummm...YOUR AMAZING!?! I would do anything to have this talent! Seriously, this is awesome!
ReplyDeletei love this!! so awesome.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteYay! I won! :) I'm so excited! and there's so many gorgeous creations to choose from! :) Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteI love your painting! It's very uplifting! :)
Wow! Great painting!
ReplyDeleteMine is:
Everything happens for a reason
That's inspirational, right? Well, I think so....
xx
Beautiful painting! Simple and sweet :) I personally like "Do It Now" to remind me not to procrastinate ^^
ReplyDeleteMy favourite saying, although I'm not sure it counts as inspirational, is
ReplyDelete"Harsh but fair..."
It’s great as it allows me to get away with saying a lot of non PC things and get away with it…just add it to the end of any sentence you can get away with almost anything…
this is a beautiful painting! it looks great on the wood. you should definitely paint more - you are very good!
ReplyDeleteThat's a really good painting, kind of retro and very cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks for following me btw! :)
x Lisa
That's reallly cute!
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kimberly
http://alwaysfollowurheart.blogspot.com
How cute is this sign!? You are talented!
ReplyDeletelove that quote :)
ReplyDeleteLove Lois xxx
http://lisforlois.blogspot.com/
holy moly, nicely done.
ReplyDeletepretty amazing! it definitely looks vintage and you picked such a great quote! love it!
ReplyDeleteyou are quite talented!
ReplyDeletemy favorite inspirational quote?
"Let everything happen to you.
Beauty and terror.
Just keep going.
No feeling is final"
-Rilke