Gentle Friends, a while back I took a few pieces in to get framed and over the weekend I picked up two of them...
... the first piece is this small etching I found in a consignment shop. It's by the California artist Jeanette Maxfield Lewis (1894-1982) and probably dates to the mid-1930's. She was born in Oakland, went to art schools here in the Bay area and NYC, married and lived in Fresno and had a home in Pebble Beach. She is known for California scenes from all over the state. With all that said, I bought it just because I liked it, I like landscapes and farm scenes and this little piece ( it's only about 3 1/2 x 2 1/2) just appealed to me on every level. It was only after I got it home and did some research that I found all the info about the artist. I am sure this image is a scene from San Joaquin Valley around Fresno were she lived.
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This second piece is something I stitched a while back and originally thought I would frame it myself in an antique frame. That didn't work out since I couldn't find the old frame and just went with getting it framed in an "antique" style frame. It's hard to see but that is a small worn gold stripe that kind of adds to the "age" of the piece. The chart is from Beth Twist over at Heartstring Samplery, "Baby it's Cold Outside." As I get the other pieces back from the framers I'll post them ...
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There you go sports fans, thanks for stopping by do stop again!!
Take care,
edgar
Edgar, both are stunning. I love how you had the little etched piece framed and I really like the look of the frame molding for the Beth Twist piece. Well done!
ReplyDeleteBoth of them are very nicely done. I can see the gold stripe on the frame....does add to the "age". So glad you posted these. Looking forward to seeing more!
ReplyDeleteThe photograph is a treasure! I've just started purchasing photos at art shows, craft shows, Goodwill, wherever. I'm partial to black/white photos and feel like I've struck gold when there's a local connection. Love the frame on Baby it's cold!
ReplyDeleteBoth beautifully framed Edgar. How interesting to have been able to find out about the artist of that sweet etching. I really like that you went for a large mount, it really draws the eye towards the etching. Your stitched piece looks perfect in the antique style frame.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I love the moment that the framer shows me my stitching all done and looking beautiful. I do love the simplicity of the Christmas design, i don't do 'cute' and so many Christmas designs fall into the cute range. x
ReplyDeleteBoth look wonderful!! The frame of the stitched piece really has a nice "old" look to it.
ReplyDeleteBaby It's Cold Outside is gorgeous!
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