Wednesday, December 3, 2008

A Surprise


On Saturday I received a great surprise in the mail. A primitive Santa from Kim at Simple Needs. He's right up my alley Kim and thank you so much for drawing my name!! I snapped this pic right out of the box. I'll take another one once I finish the perfect place for him to sit and watch all the Christmas happenings!!

When I was playing with my camera the other day I took a picture of one of my many snowman ornies. I bought him at Target about 5-7 years ago. His little face is so very sweet. He inspired me. He inspired me to make a feeble attempt at painting him on a piece of wood. Remember it's a feeble attempt. Needless to say, I haven't painted much since.




This is more like a snow-ghost rather than snowman. The tree is impressive you have to admit. I should've focused on it. I just realized tonight I did not paint a halo for him. The ornie has a halo of grapevine and berries. Oh well. If only I was as creative as I pretend to be...

8 comments:

Terri Steffes said...

HEY! I think you are good! You captured his spirit (hee hee, get it) and I think he's adorable. The tree is fabulous, you are right about that. Congrats on that cool Santa!

Unknown said...

Go ahead, attempt the halo! draw it out on paper to get the feel of the design. because he is adorable! also love the Santa! take care Kim

Rue said...

Lisa :)

WOW! I'm impressed!! You're really good :)

I just finished catching up with you and I was so sorry to read about Lacey Littlefeet. I hope your mom and dad are okay. I know how hard it is to lose one of those sweet furry babies.

(((hugs)))
rue

Becca Watson said...

I love the snowmen! You so need to paint me one!!

M Ayers said...

You are better than me in the painting department, for sure.

I think you really did get his sweetness, even though he kind of resembles Casper the friendly Snowman! (I'm teasing)

Thanks for the heads up on Twilight. Funny enough, I am reading it now. Go figure.

Becky K. said...

Faces are tough! You did very well on his sweet smile. And those cheeks...who wouldn't want to pinch them?

That Santa will be a fun addition to your Christmas...

carolyn@simple~primitive~devotion said...

It looks great to me! And yes, the tree is wonderful. Who says you can;t add the wreath and pip berries now, if you want?
Congrats on your cute Santa!

Anonymous said...

I love the primitive santa, Lisa. I have a snowman on the youth chair in the breakfast room I made many a long year ago. His coat is made from a ragged quilt I bought at a sale, in a box of junk. I think boxes of junk at auctions hold many hidden treasures. The santa on top of the black cabinet is from an open house, at a shop, in Bowling Green several years ago. His coat is an old quilt too. I love those kinds of figures! Your primitive santa speaks to me.

I also love the painting of your snowman!!