Tag Archives: bee

Cabinet, Commisioned Work

Pansy cabinet

August 13, 2015 Sue Banks Leave a comment

This cabinet is an oldie but a goodie. Pansies are growing out from behind the fence on the drawer and are cascading down the front doors. The client provided me with a new, unfinished piece and I kept it light and airy. I painted a couple of Trompe L’oeil blossoms on the top and of course there is a bee. I delivered this cabinet on 9/11/2001 where the television was running in the background: An indelible memory is associated with it for me.

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Hang On The Wall, Small things

Hydrangeas in Winter Plaque

April 6, 2015 Sue Banks Leave a comment

This plaque is a winter scene with dried pale blossoms clinging to the branches without bright colors or green leaves. It is the fourth in a series of Hydrangeas painted in various seasons. These blossoms are beautiful at every stage of life! The pagoda reflecting in the water adds an interesting element. I could not put an insect or bird into the painting as it would be inappropriate for wintertime so the bee is on the reverse side by my signature!

Commisioned Work, Hang On The Wall, New

Hydrangea Plaque Series – Autumn

January 28, 2015 Sue Banks Leave a comment

Sometimes commissions come in clusters requesting the same subject matter; this winter it was plaques with Hydrangeas. With the first one I was inspired by the colors Hydrangeas morph into come the autumn. There is a Honey bee coming by to visit. This piece is about 6″ across.

Hang On The Wall, Slate

Pink Roses Climb A Brick Wall

June 1, 2014 Sue Banks Leave a comment

This unique, dynamic profusion of pink roses climbing a brick wall is hand painted by me in a hyper-realistic style on an old slate roof tile. I can do a variety of floral designs similar to this one for you however this particular one is in the home of a loving owner. In this case the realistic roses are depicted in all stages of growth from bud to full bloom to faded blossom. The attention to detail is evident in the whole piece, including the bricks painted in the background. The scene is visited by three life-like butterflies and a bumble bee. A leather cord is threaded through the original nail holes in the slate and is secured with a knot and a pretty ceramic bead. The slate is 24′ tall and 12″ wide and it weighs 7 pounds. Please contact me if you would like to commission something similar.