Sunday, April 24, 2011

Crawfish on Newsprint


watercolor and ink on paper 6x6 $195.00  BUY NOW
Hi Everyone,

I hope everyone had a nice holiday weekend.  We traveled to Louisiana last week to spend Easter with my husband's parents.  We had a lovely time.  We celebrated by having a crawfish and shrimp boil.  As soon as I heard that we were going to do this my mind went to where my mind always goes-- to art!   So while everyone one was drooling over dinner, they had to patiently wait while I photographed these beauties.  It wasn't until I got home that I realized they were sitting on a newspaper discussing the oil leak and the 1 yr anniversary of the BP oil spill.  So a painting was born.  I will probably revisit crawfish because they are really gorgeous in color and I got some great shots of them. 

I'm also happy to announce that my painting 'Nostalgia' the 6x6 version sold at the Randy Higbee Gallery.  The 6"squared show is in full swing and chalk full of gorgeous available art.  'Dinner at Eight' is still available as far as I know, so check out Randy's site and take in the fabulous art. 
'Nostalgia' SOLD                              'Dinner at Eight' Available

Steven got his crayons out and created a nice picture for you this week.  I'm glad we're back into using colors:)
Hope everyone has a fabulous week,

Carrie


Posted by Carrie Waller Watercolors at 11:46 PM
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23 comments:

  1. martinealisonApril 24, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Très jolie aquarelle... Vraiment bon travail... aussi bien pour votre homard que sur celui de votre papier journal.
    gros bisous à vous et joyeux lundi pascal.

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  2. Carol BlackburnApril 25, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Beautiful one, Carrie....and so interesting. Love the newspaper. Isn't it neat how some things just happen like that. Glad you had a Happy Easter.

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  3. PrabalApril 25, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    You have a nice way of presentation. And what lucious reds in this.. Simply mindblowing. For once you have outdone Steven.
    And congratulations on the sale.

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  4. Kelley Carey MacDonaldApril 25, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Hey, Carrie - this crawfish is simply stunning! Don't you wish we could all take a trip and MEET at Randy's? Another time. Thank you, Steven, for doing such a beautiful, colorful picture!
    (and congrats on that sale at 6x6!)

    *and I just realized that I somehow do NOT have you on my blogroll... adding you right NOW!

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  5. Studio at the FarmApril 25, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Hello Carrie. I hope you and the boys had a lovely Easter. I am curious about your 6 x 6" format. Do you find the size somewhat constrictive? And are you selling any of them? Your crawfish painting is, as always, meticulously rendered.

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  6. Pam HolnbackApril 25, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Great painting! Love the reds. Congratulations on the sale!

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  7. annechovieApril 25, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Wow, how amazingly realistic your crawfish is - Makes me hungry! Have a great week! xx

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  8. Crystal CookApril 25, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Gorgeous-o my friend! Simply spectacular, as always! And congrats on the sale, that is super cool. :) :)

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  9. IngeApril 25, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Wow, Carrie, beautiful!
    Happy to see Steven is back into using colors again! May I ask you why his name is spelled 'the Dutch way' with a 'v' instead of 'ph'? Just a little curious ;-)

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  10. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Simply amazing...whats more impressive the red crayfish or the newsprint....do people realize this is a 6 x 6....seriously!!!

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  11. Jose SanchezApril 25, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    hermosisimo Carrie, enhorabuena y un saludo.

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  12. Kathy CousartApril 25, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Being a UGA grad and Georgia girl- those are my colors- gorgeous red and love it on the black and white newspaper. Congrats on Randy's show- Yay on Nostalgia selling...sweet!!

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  13. CrystalApril 26, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Love those reds! :-)

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  14. Lorraine Watry, NWSApril 26, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Just beautiful and I like the contrast and the irony of the lobster on the newspaper oil article.

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  15. Jeremy PearseApril 26, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Lovely painting! Great contrasts and composition too! Love your Nostalgia painting from your previous blog as well and glad that you are doing some larger work.

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  16. Julia BrinegarApril 26, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Love the crayfish painting - so unique and creative! You've got great art! And I think it's so neat how you put your son's work up too! :)

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  17. designchicApril 26, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    What a wonderful painting...always love your pieces!!

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  18. suzanneberryApril 27, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    first, i'm not at all surprised that "nostalgia" sold...simply one of the best ever! congratulations, your work is stunning! and the crawfish painting is a revelation! what kismet that the section of the paper said what it did! i had a lobster yesterday for a special occasion and photographed on paper to paint! yours is just so amazing as always...think i'll wait a few years to do mine! :0)

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  19. Joan TavolottApril 28, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I just love the crawfish!!! That red contrasted against the newspaper print is perfect!!! I'm ready for a meal.

    I was so moved by the story of the chair below!!! What a nostalgic item to save and treasure. Does she have to "refinish" it? I think it is perfect as it is.

    I have relocated my blog due to technical problems. Please come visit if you get a chance. http://watercolorsbyjoan2.blogspot.com

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  20. hmuxoApril 28, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    WOW! Carrie! this is absolutely beautiful. Love the red against the black and white. Makes the Crawfish pop!!

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  21. carol morgan carmichaelApril 29, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Perfect Carrie. Crazy good!

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  22. Nancy GoldmanApril 29, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    This is beautiful Carrie. I bet you were thrilled to have the story in the newspaper add to the poignancy of your painting.
    I just saw your "Dinner at Eight" painting at Randy's gallery a few days ago. It is even more beautiful in person. It's a great show with a huge variety in subject matter. Who knew that paintings so small could have such impact?

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  23. Lorraine ShirkusMay 1, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Stunningly beautiful! I love the painting of your grandma's chair, too. It shines through how you feel about it and your grandmother and home.

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