This painting was done as part of a "barter" agreement between myself and a woodcarver I meet during our stay in Belton Tx. The items of the barter were a carved piece of trim for our Rv in exchange for a small painting for his wife. There's always a first time for everything. As Martha Stewart says, "it's a good thing".

Name Banner

This is my first name banner. I painted this for a customer in Salado, Tx. I was very happy with the final results. The top part of the banner is actually painted on a separate piece of canvas, so it looks like an awning when hung on the wall. One more thing to add to my reportoire. I had a great time designing and painting this banner.

Gloria's Colorado Painting

While we were in Creede, Co. last summer my sister Gloria and her husband Fritz came to visit. I promised her a Colorado themed painting. That was Aug of 08, all I can say it "better late than never." There's nothing like a Colorado summer.

Rebecca's Floor Cloths

 

As Rebecca visited Florida during the Thanksgiving/Christmas Holidays she created this Floor Cloth called simply Poinsettia

 

Leaves #2 was created at a customer request similar to the earlier Leaves.


 

Rebecca was in Shenadoah National Park in the fall which inspired her to create this interesting study in Autumn Leaves.



 

This is the second of the Pine Bough series, created again at a customer's request. As you can see, it is similar to the first but by no means identical.

 

Rebecca created this one for her first demonstration in Ellijay for the Gilmer County Apple Festival which she calls Time For Tea



While visiting Georgia - land of the pine - she captured the essence of the pine tree with Pine Boughs.




Rebecca and her husband stayed on a Llama Farm in Georgia for a time and met a young man named Trey and his family. This scene is found on his farm and is called Trey's Barn.



Rebecca created this 'leaf sample' which is entitled Leaves.

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In the hills of the Appalachians you might expect to find scenes such as theses which Rebecca calls simply Cabin.

History of Floor Cloths

What are floor cloths?
Floor Cloths were invented in France in the early 1400s. They were introduced to North America in the 18th century. In the early days, floor cloths were used to imitate the fine flooring found in fashionable homes. These cloths, often referred to as "crumb cloths" because of their use under dining room tables, were also used in parlors and hallways. They also made the floors warmer in the winter, and were used to cover the dirt floors of early Colonial America. Sails from ships were recycled as floor cloths and painted in bold designs. While in office, Thomas Jefferson had a green painted canvas floor cloth in the dining room in the Whitehouse.

Modern Day Floor Cloths:

Today, Floor Cloths are made of heavyweight canvas very similar to the heavy Sails used in old days. The canvas is primed on both sides, hemmed or selvedge edge, painted with non-toxic acrylic or oil paint, and top coated with several coats of acrylic urethane, or polyurethane. These floor cloths are made to be walked on, and are designed to become heirlooms to your own family. Canvas has traditionally been used for hundreds of years, and is still around as bright and beautiful today as it was when it was painted centuries ago by the Old Masters. These Floor Cloths are best used on hard, smooth surfaces over a skid resistant pad or carpet tape (for safety purposes). They are not intended to be used on carpet.

Care of Your New Floor Cloth:

Cleaning:
Because my floor cloths are made of good quality, heavyweight canvas, coated with multiple layers of paint and a protective finish, they are created to be around for years to come. Clean up is easy. Wipe down with water and your normal non-abrasive cleaner, or with a damp cloth. (Do not use bleach). Should your rug start to become dull, just apply a new coat of clear, satin finish poly-acrylic varnish. (a foam brush leaves no streaks). Let it dry and use as normal.

Storing:
If it becomes necessary to store your rug, store it flat, or roll it loosely. I recommend that you roll it around a tube, to prevent any creasing. Never fold or crease your rug, as these creases become permanent. Roll your rug so that the design faces outward. That way, when you unpack it for its next use, the edges will be turned under slightly from storage.