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Fresh Paint: Bright Chevrons & Happy Florals

Hello, friends, welcome to a new week! You ready for it? How was your weekend?

I had a pretty restful weekend. On Saturday, I scoured my house top to bottom ( okay, maybe not restful, but I actually enjoyed it!) and even hung up some artwork that has been sitting around waiting for frames. More on that later... ;) 

And then on Saturday night, I took myself on a date. I went to see Soul Surfer and enjoyed a nice big bucket of buttery popcorn and an ice cold Coke! It was my first time going to a movie by myself but I have been wanting to do it for awhile and I have to admit, it wasn't awkward at all. And Soul Surfer was a fabulous movie-- you definitely need to go see it! I could relate with so much of it, being set in Hawaii. And the message was really well done. Go see it and treat yourself to some buttery popcorn too! 

I also managed to finish up two big custom pieces this weekend! 

The first is my first ever chevron piece.

 Aaand probably also my last. 

I'm kind of kidding. Kind of. 

I am not math minded in the least and so the measuring for this piece was... a challenge. But once that was finished, I had lots of fun painting this piece for Erika. I couldn't resist putting it above my couch for these pictures. It looked so good there, I was tempted to just keep it for myself! 

But I think Erika is thankful that it's on its way to her house right now. It's going to look awesome above her new gray couch!





I painted the sides of each canvas too, so that she could separate them and hang them individually if she chooses in the future. 


The second custom piece is this bright floral 18x18 canvas for Bethany. She was inspired by the artwork of Kim Parker and asked me to do something similar in my own style. I had so much fun painting this piece! I can't wait to see pictures of it in Bethany and Luke's home! 







Today I am focusing solely on getting more paintings in the shop. Check in this week, as I'll be listing more Cuties and 'Olelo paintings as well as some other fun paintings! You just might find something you love! 

Oh, did I mention I've been stuck at 97 sales for two weeks?? If you wanna push me over to 100, hop on over and snag some fun artwork for yourself! 

Have a bright & happy Monday, everyone!

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  1. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Hey Lindsay! Love your blog. I just passed on the Lovely Blog Award. I hope you'll pass on the award to 15 awesome blogs that you read and list seven facts about yourself. Thanks for giving us great blogs to read!
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  2. Chelsea, Tea TalkApril 18, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Both pieces are awesome! You did such a great job!

    Oh, and I'm glad you had fun at the movies! :]

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  3. Alyson @Vintage SunshineApril 18, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Love these Lindsey! They're gorgeous.

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  4. LoriApril 18, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Both pieces are adorable! I love Chevron prints. :-) The flowers are so pretty!

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  5. Katrina @ Pics, Pages & PurlsApril 18, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    OH my those are works of art! YES simply beautiful! Both pieces are going to look awesome in their homes.

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  6. danielle @ take heartApril 18, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    wow, i LOVE both of these. i can't decide which i love more :) have a happy monday friend!

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  7. staci @ lizard n ladybugApril 18, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    these are both gorgeous!!

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  8. AnnieApril 18, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    that second painting may just be my favorite one you've ever done! :) gorgeous work, friend. you are so talented!

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  9. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdApril 18, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Oh I love both pieces, they're gorgeous! You're so talented!

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  10. Casey MartinezApril 18, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I have to say that the floral art is probably one of my faves that you have ever done...don't get me wrong, I LOVE all of your art but, I am a big sucker for those warm colors and for flowers!! I could easily put a lot of those flower prints in my house!!! love them!

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  11. MeganApril 18, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    ohmigoodness!! I love both pieces!!!
    That chevron striped one is so amazing!! I can tell the time and effort that went into it and it looks fantastic!! And that flowered one:: *swoon* all those flowers look so lovely!!! You are so talented beautiful!!! xoox

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  12. KelApril 18, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    cannot wait to see new prints! :)

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  13. JacquelineApril 18, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    i love love love the custom paintings girl! you are so talented!!!!

    have a lovely day, doll!

    jac

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  14. Lisa @ Lisa MovesApril 18, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I love the floral!

    I am attempting to paint a chevron pattern on a shower curtain, but like you say, math is not my friend. I keep taping them off, then ripping it off because its not even..I may just have to do stripes.

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  15. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Now that you've hit 100 sales you should thank your shoppers with a 50% off sale.

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  16. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    they are both beautiful!!!

    i love the floral one :)

    way to treat yourself to date night girl!! :)

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  17. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    I'm glad you enjoyed going to the movies. When I was traveling for work, I started getting more comfortable with doing things by myself. At first I was mortified at the idea of going to a movie by myself. But now I actually like it. Sometimes it's nice to just go see something that YOU want to see....and enjoy that big tub of Popcorn ;)

    Love the Chevron painting too!

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  18. Katie PApril 18, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    The chevron paintings match your couches so well! I think you should make some for yourself :)

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  19. ErikaApril 18, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    oh you are so talented, lindsay!! i cannot wait for the chevron to be hanging in my living room!! As soon as I sew up some coordinating pillows I will send pictures!

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  20. thechattymommyApril 18, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I love the floral.
    It is so different from your other work that it really shows a range.
    Beautiful.
    You are so talented.

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  21. EmilyApril 18, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    The flower picture is so darling. I like it a lot.

    I go to the movies and eat out by myself all the time. Doing it for years. Definitely takes a moment to get over the 1st time or 2 but after it's not so bad. Glad you didn't mind it yourself.

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  22. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Love those chevron paintings ... and all the vibrant colors in your work- so cheerful! We're in an apartment right now, but looking forward to having a house to decorate- WooT!

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  23. VictoriaApril 18, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    just found your blog from "faith blogs". i love it!!

    what a talent you have, by the way!

    God is great!

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  24. Mikelle JadeApril 18, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    oooh this makes me want to be crafy, clean, and decorate my house! yay for spring!

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  25. AlieApril 19, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Especially love the second to last painting with the simple strokes for the petals: gorgeous!

    My husband and I went to Hawaii (Maui) for our honeymoon, and I just couldn't believe how much I loved it. Enjoy!

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  26. JaclynApril 19, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    These are both gorg, but that floral one makes me insanely happy. A mondo congrats on all the success you've been having!

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  27. hopeApril 19, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Loveley paintings! I really love the chevron ones. :) I really want to see Soul Surfer, everyone says it's a great movie. :)

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  28. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Love the Chevron painting!!

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  29. Sarah-AnneApril 26, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    you are talented.
    that's all... ;)

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