Friday, June 24, 2011

Carterville Heritage Celebration

original watercolor on paper 18 x 24 for auction Sat. June 25th, Carterville, Illinois
original watercolor 18 x 24 up for auction Sat, June 25, Carterville, Illinois


This weekend my hometown of Carterville, Illinois is having a huge celebration.  There will be a parade, tours of the old high school that just graduated its last class, a special program celebrating the town, a book launch, a silent auction, a crepe paper social and lots more.  Some very talented ladies, Sheri Hunter and Jennifer Spence have written a book about Carterville and the surrounding towns and will be selling copies.  I had the honor of contributing some paintings to the cause.  My paintings will be auctioned during a silent auction Saturday.  It should be a fabulous time, I'm proud to say I'm a Carterville alumnus--Go Lions:)

Here is the link to the original post which gives a little more info about each painting.  Click Here
Pink Hydrangea in Bird Pitcher original watercolor on paper 8x8 BID NOW

 I also have "Pink Hydrangea in Bird Pitcher" up for auction at Daily Paintworks.  Don't miss out on this one:)

See you Monday,

Carrie

10 comments:

  1. Carrie, these are great! You nailed the vintage feel, colours etc. I love how you tailored your palette - the drug store piece has rich, subtle colours that make the grays sparkle. The cash register is beautiful - as well as the fountain top. Also love the blues of her dress and the car together. Have fun at your hometown party!

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  2. I love these pieces Carrie! Such a great feeling to them. :) Good luck with your autctions, you are doing awesome!!

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  3. Love the nostalgia in these. Great paintings!

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  4. These painting are so amazing, Carrie. How nice of you to offer some of your work for auction.
    Anonymous aka Carol Blackburn
    (I think I am stuck in this Blogger black hole forever)

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  5. These are ALL amazing works, Carrie! Enjoy your weekend. xo

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  6. Love them all!!! Good luck with the auction!! Sounds wonderful.

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  7. These are so 'photoreal' it's almost unbelievable that they are paintings at all! Best of luck with the auction!!! :0)

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  8. maravillosos trabajos, como siempre me gustan sobre todo la fuerza y energia que desprenden. enhorabuena y un saludo.

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