"Knives & Strop"

By: Mary C. Aikens, Artist

     This is that time of the year when the "Showcase Of Woodcarvings" will be here in Charlotte, North Caroline.  Now, it is time for me to start sharpening up my knives for that event.  Aha!  I came across a Daily Paintworks Painting Challenge that was posted on February 13, 2016 called "Handy Tool Challenge" by Carol Marine.   What a nice and subtle reminder!  These knives were given to me from a fellow woodcarver who is now on an inactive membership status, and I purchased that strop kit about a year or so ago during one of the Showcase Of Woodcarvers.

Title: "Knives & Strop"

Media: Water-Soluble Oil on Canvas Panel

Size: 7" W X 5" H

Price: $35.00 (USD)

S/H: $15.00 (Including Insurance & Delivery Confirmation)

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/viewart/3c7c0825-990e-4eb7-87a4-45d709b874544

"Shady Character"

by: Mary C. Aikens, Artist

Dear Readers,

     Have anyone of you been left to wonder about this cold and wacky Winter since that groundhog did not see his shadow?  Well, I have, and I am left wondering what gives in this cold weather... One thing that I can say that I took advantage of the opportunity to refer that old Muskrat as a "Shady Character" since he left us wondering whether or not that he saw his shadow.

Title: "Shady Character"

Size: 7" W X 5" H 

Media: Water-Soluble Oil On Canvas Panel

Price: $35.00 (USD)

S/H: $15.00   

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/viewart/537fef0d-020f-447b-a1f9-383628bcd718

"Love"

"Love"

By: Mary C. Aikens

     Love is always in the air, especially around Valentine's Day.  This particular painting will make an ideal gift for that particular sweetheart for Valentine's Day.   Here is a unique way how to write that word "LOVE"  out this way in an artistic style.  This "LOVE" sign has the letter "O" in a heart-shaped style. which has been an inspiration to me by my husband by his writing "L<3VE" to me in numerous cards and notes to me as well his doodling.

* This particular art-sign is different from the other sign pieces in this shop mainly because

    it is actually a framed painting.

*  There are both highlights as well shadowing on the letters.

*  This painting was done in acrylic and Mixed-Media on hardboard.

*  The picture frame was done in acrylic on yellow pine.

*  Measurements: (Picture)  16" W X 12" H x 1/8" T

                                  (Frame)   16" W X 12 - Hole for for this picture

                                                    1 1/2" W X  3/4" T  (Frame leg width & thickness)

                                  (Overall Measurements)  18 1/2" W X 14 1/2" H

*NOTE: Was: $100.00, Now: $90.00

https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/marycaikens1artlady/tools/listings/95525033?ref=listing_card_body&from_page=/your/listings

"Scream for Ice Cream"

"Scream For Ice Cream"

By: Mary C. Aikens, Artist

     During my childhood, I remember my father often quoted this particular slogan that he heard on the radio during his youth: "I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream at People's Ice Cream Parlor".  From time to time, I still hear this particular line when I am either watching TV or on the radio which I find it odd. There was a time when I was eating ice cream very religiously to the point that I have been inspired to make a sign with this slogan that surrounds that picture of ice cream on a cone.

     This sign is a combination of a wood relief and filigree that is hung by a rope from the top.  Then, I painted it in patriotic colors that are basically found in our American flag which also resembles the Fourth of July, one of my most favorite holidays.  Here in the Southeastern part of the United States of America, ice cream is considered as a treat mainly during warmer weather. However, I one of many people, especially to the who live in the North love eating it all year long. 

Title: "Scream For Ice Cream"

Size: 15" W X 22 1/4" H X 1/8 T

Media: Mixed-Media on Machine Carved Wood Relief & Filigree

Hanging Method: Rope-Hung

Weight: 2 LBS.

Price: $75.00 (USD)

S/H: $20.00 (USD) ( W. Insurance & Delivery Confirmation)

NOTE: Please contact me by e-mail when you want to make an

             investment at marycaikens@gmail.com.