Finding the Beautiful! Plein Air Landscape paintings created by Ohio, Fine Artist Rebecca Grantham.
This Blog has Moved
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)17 Jul 2008 at 10:42 am
This blog of mine has Officially moved to http://www.blog.rebeccagrantham.com googlegroup subscribers will still receive updates as normal. Thank you to everyone who has linked to me here, new subscribers please visit this link to Subscribe and receive fresh paintings and career updates. Thank you a million :) Make it Beautiful , Rebecca Rebecca Grantham.Com, e store originals, prints and ... read more
Connect to the Artist
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)11 Jul 2008 at 11:54 am
One original jigsaw puzzle pendant painting that connects to the artists piece. I wear mine everyday and look forward to someone wearing a piece of this puzzle that interlocks with mine. My piece is circled in pink, yours is in blue. Fine art prints are available of this painting too. Buy Now see all the puzzle pendants Wishing you a beautiful weekend Rebecca Rebecca Grantham.Com, email ... read more
Rain Delay
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)24 Jun 2008 at 4:07 pm
I wanted to update everyone on the Lavender Fest. I had a wonderful time although the rain kept drizzling down I didn't set up or paint. I took some pictures that I'll paint from and will be returning when the skies are brighter. Here's one of the rows of Lavender and you can see the storm clouds coming. and another this time a close up of the Lavender. I did treat myself to a small ... read more
Inhale
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)17 Jun 2008 at 12:36 pm
If you're out and about this coming weekend be sure to stop by the The Fourth Annual Ohio Lavender Festival 2008 June 20, 21 and 22 presented by Day Break Lavender Farm. I'm going out to paint either Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather. I love Lavender as my good friend in business can tell you, Robin who sells these delicious pillows of lavender. I'm going to be giving away One 5 x 7 ... read more
Sky Blossoms Puzzle Pendant and Print Set
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)3 Jun 2008 at 2:02 pm
I am happy to share with you the second jigsaw puzzle painting of the flowering crab apple tree. It's very similar to Blossoming Sky and may be shipped to the art-o-mat® Here is puzzle piece number 32 of 63. more info Title -Sky Blossoms pendant and print. About the Pendant: This jigsaw puzzle piece is No. 32/63. Painted in oil, rung and strung to an 18 in silver plated necklace. It is ... read more
Mini Art Prints
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)29 May 2008 at 11:00 am
I'm happy to show you a new addition to my art works. Mini Art Prints. Here are Black-eyed Susan's and Rose Bloom. The pictures are clickable and will take you to more info. These are glossy, premium aceo, art card prints from my original plein air paintings . They are signed on the back, open editions. The prints measures 2.5in x 3.5in with a crisp, white matte measuring 5 x 7 inches ... read more
Murray Hill Art Walk 08'
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)27 May 2008 at 2:47 pm
8.5" x 11" 63 pieces (now rung into pendants and necklaces) Painted in oil from photos I took of a flowering crab apple tree. This set is finished and will only be available through Gina's Gallery & Boutique in Little Italy, Cleveland -Ohio. If you live near Cleveland, Ohio come by the Murray Hill Art Walk June 6th, 7th and 8th 08' While you're there be sure to stop by Gina's Gallery and ... read more
Spring Sky No. One
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)23 May 2008 at 1:25 pm
Spring Sky No. One 8.5" x 11" 63 pieces (now rung into necklaces) Painted in oil from photos I took of a flowering crab apple tree. This set is finished and will only be available through Gina's Gallery & Boutique in Little Italy, Cleveland -Ohio. I am going this weekend to drop off the finished pendants and matching prints. I hope you have a Beautiful Memorial weekend. All the best, ... read more
Quote
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)15 May 2008 at 9:28 am
"If you want to make a Christian work, then be Christian and simply try to make a beautiful work, into which your heart will pass..." Jacques Maritain Make it Beautiful :) Rebecca Rebecca Grantham.Com, email me at contact(at)rebeccagrantham.com e store Modern Art Gifts Plein Air Cafe ... read more
Happy Mother's Day
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)11 May 2008 at 2:26 pm
Spring Poetry 18" x 24" Plein Air Pastel, May 7th 05 I asked for a flower, and God gave me a tree. I asked for a bouquet and God gave me Spring. As a child I asked for Love and God gave me a Mother. Happy Mother's Day! This piece is absolutely one of my favorite pastel works from a few years ago and will stay in my collection. I'll never forget how warm and windy the day was. As I stood with ... read more
Shagbark Hickory and Free Shipping
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)6 May 2008 at 9:29 am
Shagbark Hickory (click for more pics and purchase) 8 x 10 inches oil on canvas plein air Normally the details of branches isn't something that attracts my attention. But this time I was captivated by the gentle Spring leaves unfurling and sinewy branches reaching across the sky. I'm busily working on a 2 brand new jigsaw puzzle pendant sets of flowering crab apple trees. One for the ... read more
Spring Breath
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)30 Apr 2008 at 10:30 am
Spring Breath 5 x 7 inches oil on magnesiacore panel detail I have a wonderful quote from 120 years ago that is just as true today. "It's my constant hope that I am not working for myself alone. I believe in the absolute necessity of a new art of colour, of design and of artistic life. And if we work on that faith, it seems to me, there is a chance that we do not hope in vain." ~ Vincent ... read more
The Last of Winter
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)28 Apr 2008 at 9:53 am
5 x 7 inches oil on magnesiacore panel The Last of Winter With Spring coming in full colors and earthly renewal I am looking forward to growing in my art work. I am going to go boldly through the coming months following nature's inspirations wherever they lead me. My over thinking can only be sorted out through action. There are answers in my art work that I want to discover and they can ... read more
art-o-mat® Update C08
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)21 Apr 2008 at 2:10 pm
This time tomorrow 49 boxes of art will be on their way to the North Carolina for the art-o-mat®. Puzzle No. C08 63 pieces of a Winter Sunset Painting in oil. I would like to thank SweetWolf, a seller on etsy who kindly sent me a dozen or more empty cigarette boxes for this project. I upcycled them by spray painting the boxes gold and a black stencil of my initials RG on the backs. There are ... read more
New ACEO prints
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)21 Apr 2008 at 1:51 pm
Rose Bloom and Daffodil Joy Each card is 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches and are signed on the back. See them all by clicking here Rebecca Rebecca Grantham.Com, email me at contact(at)rebeccagrantham.com e store Modern Art Gifts Plein Air Cafe ... read more
Early April Update
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)15 Apr 2008 at 4:52 pm
Here's one shot of Dan's sculptures at his show. We had a great time and the kids can't wait to goto another opening. I love how his work celebrates joy in nature. Good News Hint-coming in the next few weeks I am going to be having art work accepted into a gallery in Cleveland, some brand new and some need a few finishing touches. art o mat update coming too. All the best, Rebecca Rebecca ... read more
a Whisper of His Nature
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)25 Mar 2008 at 5:34 pm
I'm happy to share this with you. My brother in law Dan Grantham is having a sculpture show at the Holden Arboretum. The opening is Friday April 4th, Here is one image of the invitation and you can read more about it on the website. Free artist reception from 6 - 10pm, Friday, April 4 A Whisper of His Nature features works in wood and stone by Cleveland artist Daniel Grantham. Grantham’s ... read more
Serenity -Art Card ACEO Small Mini Print
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)25 Mar 2008 at 5:22 pm
Serenity ACEO art card 2.5" x 3.5" Open edition These cards are available through my estore and will be available directly through my website soon. With Love Rebecca Rebecca Grantham.Com, email me at contact(at)rebeccagrantham.com e store Modern Art Gifts Plein Air Cafe ... read more
New ACEO Art Cards
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)24 Mar 2008 at 1:38 pm
Black-eyed Susan's (click for more pics and info) are now available as mini art cards ACEO's (art cards editions and originals) only $5 bucks each. They are signed and come with a thick plastic top loader card protector. Make it a Beautiful Week Love Rebecca Rebecca Grantham.Com, email me at contact(at)rebeccagrantham.com e store Modern Art Gifts Plein Air Cafe ... read more
New Paintings
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)19 Mar 2008 at 1:25 pm
2 new works both celebrating different beauties of Winter. Winter Stripes 8 in. x 10 in. oil on gallery wrap canvas Absent Sky 8 in. x 10 in. oil on gallery wrap canvas This one excites me from taking the creative liberties to edit out the trees from the sun setting leaving them high in the clouds. Also... Mother's Bouquet (click for more info) Limited Edition to 100 ACEO's Art Cards ... read more
Winter Sunset Puzzle Painting
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)14 Mar 2008 at 9:16 am
Here is C08 Winter Sunset brand new jigsaw puzzle painting. 63 pieces 8.5 in x 11 in in oil plein air I have already rung them into pendants, signed and sealed. ( will post more pictures soon) Just have to get my boxes ready and some printing of the mini's I include with each piece. This time too instead of the white craft boxes I'm altering used cig boxes. Good news for those who asked I ... read more
faith and hope fixed
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)10 Mar 2008 at 1:13 pm
2 plein air winter paintings. No's 4 and 5 in the series eyes to see. Faith In the quiet of a Winter storm, squalls of white overtake us. With Faith we know the this will pass. 5in x 7in oil on magnesiacore panel hope fixed Soft snowfall warms our hearts with glistening beauty. Hope is often fixed with action. 5in x 7in oil on magnesiacore panel love Rebecca Rebecca Grantham.Com, e ... read more
SnowStripes, Me, Teaser
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)10 Mar 2008 at 9:41 am
Here's a picture I took yesterday of the beautiful blue shadows from the trees. I love it, it's a natural abstract. We got record breaking snowfall. Finally thanks to my son I got a picture of me outside in the snow. Yup I'm wearing my favorite jacket from Dad when he was in the Navy. You can still make out USS Nautilus on the back And here is a teaser from my new jigsaw puzzle painting. I ... read more
New Magnets through zazzle
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)6 Mar 2008 at 11:25 am
I decided to add my paintings to the magnets available through zazzle a print on demand company because I've seen first hand the quality of them. Their prices are really good to. I'll be adding more soon. If you can't see the flash widget you can click here to See my gallery at Zazzle. All the best, Rebecca Rebecca Grantham.Com, e store Modern Art Gifts Plein Air Cafe ... read more
In the Quiet
by noreply@blogger.com (RGrantham)3 Mar 2008 at 10:33 am
Here is a new winter painting. eyes to see No. 3 In the Quiet available In the quiet of a Winter storm the busy landscape is muffled by the falling snow. There is so much to be heard if only we will listen. I also added a limited edition of 50 signed and numbered magnets to my e-store. It seems some people love the pull off calendars and some just love them as magnets. Which one do you like? ... read more