Evolution

I've always loved to paint and draw. For some odd reason, I got my degree in Economics...and didn't take one art class in college. I wish I could have a do-over. Maybe someday I'll take some art classes, when I'm not so busy whiping little butts on a continual basis! :-)

When I was pregnant with Nora, I felt an intense desire to be creative. One of my best girls from college, Marissa,  makes bows.  The thought occured to us that I could paint bow-holders for all the bows we have for our little girls.  Here's what I came up with for her little girl, Madelyn. 

Since then I've been painting murals, bow-holders, birth announcement plaques, growth charts and whatever else I think up.  I opened an etsy shop and I've been having fun with my creative outlet.  More recently, my art has evolved to hand-painted backdrops for my photographer friends.  I've painted six so far, and I love it!  I love the larger scale and the freedom to be more abstract when painting the backdrops.  Of course, I LOVE seeing the professional photos of the backdrops.  It never hurts to have awesome photographers shooting your work!  Shannon took these photos of our adorable little baby friends Ruby and Karalee with my most recent backdrop. 

My inspiration for the design on the backdrop is from a blog I read, Jones Design Company.  It's painted on heavy-weight muslin with acrylic paints and the stencil was traced with a paint pen.  It's my DREAM to have a little, growing painting business, so I'm hoping to open another online store featuring backdrops soon!  You'll be the first to know when I do!

Erica