Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Have I found my blog???

I've been searching all morning for my old blog. I forget the name of it and most of the contents. There were some poems and photos, maybe some commentary. I need to keep searching so I can keep or delete it. My new blog will be mostly commentary on various topics-mainly film noir. I haven't got a name for it yet so stay with me please while I try and figure this out. 

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl

A wood bowl is hand painted with primitive style Thanksgiving turkey.

The bowl, which measures 9 1/2 inches in diameter and 3 1/2 inches high, shows a tom turkey munching on some Indian corn in the farmyard. A saltbox house and a red barn are in the background.


Visit my Etsy site to see folk art I currently have for sale.

Thursday, October 27, 2016

The First Thanksgiving Plate

The hand painted original primitive style design on this wooden plate features a scene showing Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians preparing for a Thanksgiving feast.
A couple of saltbox houses, a country church and a primary school are in the background.
The plate measures 11 1/2 inches in diameter, is sealed with matte varnish and has been signed. This item would be a great addition to your own  folk art collection, or perfect to fill with goodies and use for a gift.
The design on this plate can be adapted for other surfaces, such as wood bowls or trays.
Visit my Etsy site to see folk art I currently have for sale.

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Primitive Folk Art Hand Painted Wood Christmas Bowl, Gingerbread Men, Candy Canes, Peppermints, Snowflakes, Stars

Hand painted on this large round wooden bowl are six gingerbread men, candy canes, snowflakes, stars and peppermints decorate the interior sides of the bowl. Words describing a holiday kitchen, such as cinnamon, brown sugar, honey and nutmeg, are scripted on the bottom of the bowl.

The bowl measures 12 1/2 inches in diameter and 3 1/2 inches deep. The primary colors used in painting this bowl are red, tan, brown, white and black. The exterior of the bowl is black. 


To order this bowl, please visit my Etsy shop:

www.etsy.com/shop/RavensBendFolkArt

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Folk Art Painting on Wood Plate, Primitive Winter Country Scene, Snowmen, Mittens, Saltbox Houses, Snowflakes, Christmas Decor

Three snowmen bundled up in colorful mittens, scarves and hats watch as the snow gently drifts down around them. Primitive saltbox houses and snow-covered trees complete the winter country scene. 

The rim of this plate features colorful mittens, stars and snowflakes.

The plate is sealed with matte finish and measures 9 1/2 inches in diameter. The back of the plate is a mottled tan and brown. 


This plate is intended for decorative use only, but if it's used to serve unwrapped food, I recommend covering the plate with plastic wrap to preserve its finish. 

This item would be a great addition to your own folk art collection, or perfect to fill with goodies and use for a gift. 

To order this plate, please visit my Etsy shop:

www.etsy.com/shop/RavensBendFolkArt

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Christmas Folk Art, Hand Painted Holiday Scene on Plate, Santa's Elf Carries a Gift Through the Snowy Woods with Cat and Dog

A wooden plate has been hand painted with a cheerful holiday design. 

A primitive style Santa's elf is walking through a snowy woods carrying a gift while his puppy tugs on his hat and his cat prances ahead.

Brightly colored wrapped presents and snowflakes decorate the rim.

The plate has been signed, sealed with matte finish and measures 9 - 1/2 inches in diameter.



This item would be a great addition to your own folk art collection, or perfect to fill with goodies and use as a gift. 

To order this plate, please visit my Etsy shop:

www.etsy.com/shop/RavensBendFolkArt