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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Thrift stores and still life

Cool Savings, 8 x 10 inches, Canvas panel


Available on DWP



      Ever second hand shop?   I love to visit thrift stores, second hand shops, the Goodwill, Salvation Army store and look for odd and interesting objects to paint.  I use them for a while, then donate them back. That way I can enjoy them, then pass them on again. I have gotten some strange looks, because I will actually pick up a few things and spend some time right in the store setting them up in a still life arrangement. 
    The piggy bank in this painting is one of those things I found.  The little guy caught my eye and reminded me of when I was young.   My first bank was a glass pig that I slowing filled up and later opened my first bank account with those savings.  I wonder if kids still do that now?
    With this little painting I wanted to create something classic and childish at the same time.  
   Just thought I would share my thought process on this one.