Tag Archives: Pink

Commisioned Work, Hang On The Wall, Slate

Roses on a Mini-Mural of 16 Slate Tiles

April 5, 2014 Sue Banks Leave a comment

A profusion of pink roses! I painted these roses on sixteen 4″X4″ stone tiles in all stages of bloom from tight bud to seed pod. They link one to the other in a continuous six foot long composition, with a slanted faux brick background. The client shipped me the fine slate tiles, fifteen of which were installed across the front of a vanity in his home . I requested that he include an extra ‘just in case’ tile that I could also use to test my sealants and paints on. In the end I painted the 16th tile anyway. I added a signature honey bee and a little lady bug. Can you find them both?

Chair, Children's

Doll Rocker with butterflies in Princess colors

September 28, 2013 Sue Banks Leave a comment

This little doll rocker is only 19 inches tall and 9 inches across the back. I painted it in what I think of as princess colors; bright pinks, purples and blues with gold highlights. The seat and the seat back are painted with pretty, stylized butterflies and gold scrolls that match the little cushion which I made from my inspiration quilt fabric. The cushion can be tied on the seat or up against the spindles if desired. See how cute the chair looks with a little handmade doll seated on it? You can get a sense of the size of the rocker in the photo which shows it up against an easy chair.

It is for sale @ $60 which includes shipping and handling. If you are interested in possibly purchasing of this piece or you want to know more about this piece Send me an email or leave a comment.

Featured Work, Table

Table with Scrabble-like Game Board and Faux Marble

September 28, 2013 Sue Banks Leave a comment

This vintage table was probably designed to hold a television back when televisions were big and fat, but as soon as I saw it I knew it had a higher purpose! It stands 27 1/2 inches tall and its top is 24″ X 21″. And it does something special! The whole top turns 360 degrees in BOTH directions!!! What better use than to play Scrabble on!!! I painted a faux pink marble top with a regulation size Scrabble-like board centered in the middle. Yes, I know, there are no labels on the pink, red and blue squares, but if you love to play Scrabble then you know what the colors mean without the labels, right? I also painted all four of the table’s side skirts with soft pink wild roses for a touch of charm. It is sturdy with legs that can be easily unscrewed and removed for transport.

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Small things

Hollyhock on Wood Slice

September 27, 2013 Sue Banks Leave a comment

Old fashioned Hollyhocks are one of my favorite flowers but I can never seem to get them to establish themselves in my garden, so instead I painted one!! Painted in a hyper-realistic style, with sharp shadows, this flower seems to jump off the background. A bee hovers near by. This Hollyhock is painted on a slice of wood about eight inches tall.