Sleightholm Folk Art

Tag: autumn

  • An Autumn Gathering!

        This morning I went out on the front porch to cuddle with the kitty and there was a distinct chill in the air. How strange to feel autumn coming when it’s only August, but I relish it! I’m sure the heat will return, but not for long. September is just around the corner…

  • The Headless Horseman!

            When thinking up ideas for new Autumn and Halloween art, I had an idea to paint a scene inspired by the spooky Washington Irving story about the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow. It seemed to suit me perfectly– given my Dutch ancestry that goes back to the area and the fact…

  • Original Painting: The Witch’s Garden

        Guess what season I’m totally ready for??? I’m determined to live in complete denial of our frying temperatures and concentrate on the idea of October. Sound good? Well, then we can be friends 😀   I’ve also had several requests for autumn postcards, so I thought I’d better get started on some designs so…