Sleightholm Folk Art

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  • Autumn Preparations

           The weather is changing. Fall is flirting with us. We’ve mellowed, that’s for sure, and after today’s heat a cold front will be coming through—- oh sweet words to my ears! And is it possible?! A day of sweater wearing is in my near future? Be still my heart!   And while the…

  • Original Painting: Stille Nacht

           The idea of this painting has been floating around in my mind for a long time. I love the Christmas carol “Silent Night”, and all the quiet comforts that it celebrates on a Christmas Eve. I can remember as a child learning the song in German, it’s original language, and bits and…

  • Original Painting: Country Nativity

         I’m in the midst of Christmas painting, which honestly— I love! Even though its July and its going to be 100 degrees today, my imagination is swirling with snow and evergreens. This latest painting is called “Country Nativity” and was inspired by the idea of children playacting the nativity in the every day…