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Thursday, October 13, 2016



     "Harnessed"

         By: Mary C. Aikens, Artist


     Try to imagine of what it feels like to see or maybe be a man (or woman) wearing an orthodontic headgear while he (or she) is posing by that special pet horse while wearing an equine harness at the same time. Well either way, it does take much courage and quirkiness for that person who is wearing the orthodontic headgear in public - especially for posing before going out on a horse-riding venture with friends for that day.  I also put the horse's surprised facial expression to see his owner who is also wearing a harness.  For some time I wanted to see or paint a picture of somebody with a mouthful of orthodontic braces who is wearing a headgear and posing by his or her horse wearing an equine harness.  Voila!  I can now say that I see this particular scenery even though I have painted it myself.  

     Since my preteen years, I admit about my fascination about seeing people who are very brave enough to wear that orthodontic headgear due to their need of having their teeth corrected.  Although, I never went through all of the experiences of wearing a mouth full of braces - leave alone a headgear, I wore retainers which were known as "Orthodontic Appliances" in the past.  However, if I were like that young lady who wore that orthodontic headgear in this painting,  it would not be unusual if I did that same thing while standing by a horse wearing a harness.

Title: "Harnessed"
Artist: Mary C. Aikens
Media: Mixed-Media (W. Acrylic) on pine board
Size: 10" W X 5 1/2" H X 1/4" T
Price: $48.00 (USD)
S/H: Free (USD Only)
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Tuesday, July 19, 2016

"Double Dipper"



"Double Dipper"

By: Mary C. Aikens, Artist

     Whenever I see a "Double Dipper" type of ice cream cone, I usually think about two things when I want to order one of these types of cones.  On "one occasion" is that I would want to eat ice cream so badly that I want to consume various flavors, and the "other occasion" is for me to share it with my husband while enjoying ourselves during our "out on the town" event.  In this painting, I decided to choose the "other occasion" because I want to show about how it is fun to share a special occasion of eating ice cream together as a treat - especially when it comes with using a "double dipper" cone.  Oh by the way and before I forget, those two flavors are "Deeply Chocolate" and "Vanilla With Almond Crunch".

Title: "Double Dipper"
Artist: Mary C. Aikens
Medium: Oil Paint Sticks On Cedar Panel
Size: 4" W X 6" H
Price: $24.00 USD
S/H: $10.00 USD (Insurance & Delivery Confirmation - Included)

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Sunday, July 17, 2016

  

"Open field Near Dawn Circle"

By Mary C. Aikens, Artist


     This is an overlooked place that has been seemingly tucked away in the Hidden Valley Community in the northeastern part of Charlotte, North Carolina.  For some odd reason why I call this painting as "Open Field Near Dawn Circle is because that there is an overgrown driveway that leads to that particular field past the old oak tree up to an old house. However, I never had the bravery to enter onto that property believing that I will be paying for the consequences in one form or the other.

Title:  "Open Field Near Dawn Circle"

Artist: Mary C. Aikens

Size: 14" W X 11" H X 1" T

Medium: Acrylic on Stretched Canvas

Price: $81.00 (USD)

S/H: $12.00 (Insurance and Delivery  Confirmation included)

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Saturday, July 16, 2016

"A Piece Of Heaven"



"A Piece Of Heaven"

By: Mary C. Aikens, Artist


         It was at least ten years ago when I painted this painting based on my memory of this particular
scenery that my husband and I saw on our way to a church where he used to play the piano.  This place is taken near Bessemer City located in the western part of Gaston County, North Carolina. This scenery is on the left hand side of Edgewood Road where is almost a mile past the Exit #13 entrance ramp.  Seeing those country scenes give me a sentimental feeling of those "Olden Days of Yore"..

Title: "A Piece Of Heaven"

Artist: Mary C. Aikens

Media: Oil On Stretched Canvas

Size: 14" W X 11" H X 1" T

Price: $75.00 (U. S. D.)

S/H:  $15.00 (U.S.D.)

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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

More of House Portraits

Here are some more examples of my house portraits that I want to show you all...

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Sunday, June 19, 2016

"Amusing Cups"

"Amusing Cups"

By: Mary C. Aikens, Artist


     Here is a throwback moment that I want to take you back sometimes around fifteen to twenty years ago when I painted this whimsical painting called "Amusing Cups".   I was (and still am) so much into the scenes of amusement rides and parks.  This picture reminds me of one of my most favorite rides - cup rides, and what is one song that I remember hearing during this particular song while I wars hearing while riding in one of those cups was "Never My Love" by The Association.  For some reason, I thought what an appropriate match - that song and riding in one of the cup rides during the same time.   When I was painting this part of my memory, I started singing "Never My Love".  

Title: "Amusing Cups"
Artist: Mary C, Aikens
Size 14" W X 10" H
Frame: Distressed style - White W/ Black Paint
Media: Traditional Oil & Oil Paint Sticks On Masonite Panel
Price: $75.00 (Older Painting)
S/H: $20.00 USD (Including Insurance & Tracking)
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