Little House Series: Prairie Girls

So, I’ve been hatching some new ideas for art for this new year and one idea, with lots of encouragement from fellow friends and readers, is a series of paintings inspired by the “Little House on the Prairie” book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. I am very pleased to present to you the first painting, “Prairie Girls.”

This painting features Mary and Laura playing on the wide expanse of the open prairie, making daisy chains in the wild grasses. The wagon is in the distance, and soon they’ll be on their way to another little house and home.

I’m brainstorming about other scenes to paint, there are so many. I’m so excited to start this new series and hope you enjoy it too 🙂 if you have any suggestions, send them my way!~

16 responses to “Little House Series: Prairie Girls”

The BUTT’RY and BOOK’RY

Jan 25, 2012 at 6:45 pm

Hi Heather, This picture indeed captures a true Ingals spirit! I LOVE your first painting and amlooking forward to seeing the rest! Blessings and Hugs, Linnie

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Kellie

Jan 25, 2012 at 10:03 pm

Love love love! I think incorporating Jack into a painting would be adorable… 😉

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Miss Kate

Jan 25, 2012 at 10:38 pm

Ooh, can't wait! I'm re-reading the Little House series right now, and they are definitely an artistic inspiration. Laura Ingalls Wilder sure had a gift for describing the plains and prairies where her family lived.

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Lyndall

Jan 25, 2012 at 11:10 pm

This is so lovely! The 'Little House' books are some of my favourites, even now I like to re-read them at least a few times a year 🙂

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Winnie

Jan 25, 2012 at 11:56 pm

Heather- these are wonderful!!! I can't wait to see more. I remember making daisy chains when I was a young girl. Their faces are just so sweet! Thank-you!

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Sarah

Jan 26, 2012 at 12:01 am

I just found your blog and am glad I did! Your artwork is wonderful!! Very interesting blog posts as well. I'll be sure to check back for new posts! 🙂

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Judy Hartman

Jan 26, 2012 at 3:40 am

Such pretty girls. A lovely painting!

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Briana Shepley

Jan 26, 2012 at 4:09 pm

Ahh, I find this one very sweet! P.S. Loving the new header! 🙂

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Fiberwhimstress

Jan 26, 2012 at 5:21 pm

Yeah… Heather!!!! I can't wait to get our own. We love the two Anne of Green Gables prints we have and we will NEED one of these!

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Heather Henry

Jan 26, 2012 at 10:49 pm

Oh my goodness, Heather…this is so beautiful. Hooray, I'm so excited for this new series and the many adventures I hope it brings your way. You are wonderful. 🙂

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Faerie Moon Creations

Jan 27, 2012 at 12:56 am

Oh how perfect this painting is!!!! I truly truly love it. I also adore your new blog look – it totally suits you!

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Holly

Jan 27, 2012 at 4:07 pm

What a beauty!! Your literary pieces are always so inspired. I love that you dabble with things like this. In fact, I think of you every time I see a Laura Ingalls Wilder or a Tasha Tudor book at my library. 😉

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Mary Ann

Jan 27, 2012 at 4:08 pm

Oh your painting is loverly:) The subject matter has so many possibilties.

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Jennifer

Jan 27, 2012 at 9:23 pm

Hi there! I found this blog through your Ma Ingalls one! What a lucky day for me! I am in love with your art! So beautiful and folky. You have exquisite taste, and it is very much something I can appreciate.

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Penelope’s Beehive

Jan 28, 2012 at 4:59 pm

What a brilliant idea Heather! I love the painting…so like a scene I would imagine whilst reading the books.Wishing you a lovely, creative weekend!Warmly,Judy

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Lauren

Jan 30, 2012 at 5:37 pm

As you know, I love the Little House books, as well. Paul and I drove out to Chanute Saturday, which is almost to Independence, but we had to come back to town for a going-away party. The Little House house is on my to-visit list!

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