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Friday, March 4, 2011

Little Pink Houses for You and Me

Hi There, Sweet Friends!

I'm so excited about this post!  As, you know....I adore doing trades....it's so fun to fall head over heels for something and be able to acquire it with something else you made...

The wonderful and talented (and newly engaged!) Lauren at Fair Rosamund and I have done a trade like that before where I became the proud owner of this adorable piece entitled "The Strange Garden".

Her style is so different then mine....and that's what I love!  I couldn't paint like her if I tried...the whimsy just flows from her brush!

...and so, for this trade, we took it up a notch...heehee!

She fell in love with my "Cozy Street" painting a while back...and so, with that as inspiration, she asked me to do a painting of a pink house for her...no parameters....just 8 x 10...and PINK :)

Well, with that kind of freedom, how could I go wrong?!  I just really wanted to incorporate things that she adores and personalize it for her :)


I know she enjoys Nature and butterflies....

...pretty flowers, of course....

...and, it had to be all about LOVE!  The perfection of a heart full to overflowing and a Special Someone to spill it all over!  So...lots of hearts....lots of Love....lots of Pink...haha!

Lauren, this is your painting, My Dear!  "Love Lives Here"
I hope it's everything you wanted and more :)


I had so much fun making this Garden Cottage....Thank you, Lauren!
But I didn't stop at one!  Lauren's came out so cute, I made another.....


This one is "Home Sweet Home"...all about the playfulness of togetherness and what it means to "make" a home together....


We all know the house is just 4 walls....it's what you do there that makes the memories fond :)

....like sharing a bench in a garden you planted together....

...or flying kites side by side....

I feel so much emotion stir up from these little paintings!  I wish a long marriage for you, Lauren, stuffed full with Life's best and brightest gifts :)

"Home Sweet Home" is avail here and as a print here....

Lauren is doing a special request painting for me in return that I'm giddy with excitement about...and I haven't even seen it yet...haha!!  She is so nice....please poke around her shop...you'll see why I (and so many others) are fans of her wonderful work :)

*UPDATE* I have now seen the adorable commission painting she did for me and am one cloud 9!!!  It is so perfect!!! Yay!*
Have a fantastic weekend...fill it with memories!
Sending you all the warm and fuzzies....with a decidedly pinky hue :)
XO, Cameron

P.S. I also made cards...heehee!  They are avail here :)  Okay, one more hug...and I'll go :D

21 comments:

Deedra said...

Oh I adore this!!!! She's going to love it. It warms the heart!! Happy Friday!

Duni said...

That is so, so sweet! I love your painting. I want to move into that pink house :)

Amy said...

So sweet! What a lovely little pink house.

Unknown said...

What a wonderful painting! So happy and pretty. She's gonna love it. It certainly put a smile on my face. :)

Kathy said...

You've outdone yourself, Cameron. The joy and love just pops right out of that picture! The second one is equally charming. I love that little swing with the words. These are just so doggone fun to look at. Swirly clouds, kites...SPRING!!

Cheers,
Kathy

Lauren said...

Oh Cameron, it is PERFECT!!! I just adore it, and I can really tell that you personalized it to make it perfect just for me! I can't wait to put it up in our living room when we move to our new apartment! I was so honored to be able to do this special trade with you. I am about to post yours, I hope you love it half as much as I love mine from you!! :) Big hugs, Lauren

Buccaneers and Ball Gowns said...

Oh, so lovely! This seems perfect for Lauren. She and I both live in the sunny city of Tucson! Also, I most definitely dress up for the Renaissance Fair! It is a really awesome one with permanent buildings and everything.

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh my gosh, Cam, I'm speechless!!! You are a MAJOR talent--and these are amazing beyond words!!!
XO

WrightStuff said...

OOh what a cute little house and another... I want to move in! Is there room do you think? Imagine the creativity that would spill from living in such a place!

Unknown said...

for me, anything in pink is cute. great pictures! they're wonderful. Boynton Beach Painters

Theresa MacNaughton said...

What an AWESOME trade! I saw Lauren's post with her gorgeous creation, and I just love the piece you did for her. Trades are really fun (having traded with you before) and a wonderful way to share each other's talents! Enjoy! Theresa

Deedra said...

Wait just one cotton-pickin' minute...did you say TRADE??!! I do love me a good trade!!! Whaddaya say?

Unknown said...

Oh my sweetness Cameron!!!!! This post just made my day and you are so right about making a house a home!!!! I love all of your creations.....will have to pop by your shop and Lauren's shop!!!!!


Have a wonderful Sunday!!!!!

earthangelsarts said...

Thank you! I adore your beautiful paintings! Lovely to meet a kindred heart and soul. X

VS said...

Oh Miss Cameron...
So, so cute & full of LOVE! I adore all of your Pink Houses, they make me smile friend! I know she will treasure hers...now I want to see what she made for you, hopefully another post on the herizon.
Thanks for the mornin smile & the thought of a street lined with Pink House. ;)
Hugs,
Susie

Abi said...

Aww, how lovely! what a terrific swap. I do love your style - so cute and fluffy and pretty :O) makes me want to sit and daydream.

Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said...

Hi Cameron! I found you through Deedra's blog. And I'm glad I did. You have some amazing art here. :)

Cindy Adkins said...

Hi Cam,
I just came over to say "hi" and am still thinking that these creations are beyond awesome!!!
XO

Carmen said...

How gorgeous both of them are... and I don't even like pink! But these are fabulous - so there's a talent in itself! Wow.

LOVE that mushroom house in the cards at the bottom.

Shayla said...

Whoa! That is a FUN FUN FUN TRADE!!! Did you guys trade ACEO's or paintings? I want to trade some ACEO's. They are a lot of fun to make...and receive!!!

Ms. Pink Caffeine said...

Excellent work! I fell in love with your cozy street original as well and the inspiration you got from it is amazing!

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