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Rain, Rainstorms, before the storm, after, during, close, far etc however you caught the moment. Hi everyone, I’ve been wanting to make some paintings centered on the theme of rain and before looking at some photo groups I know online, I wanted to ask all my subscribers to submit their favorite pics of “rain” to my album on facebook. http://www.facebook.com/Rebecca.Granthams.Art I look forward to seeing your unique moments caught on film. With Love, Rebecca ps It can’t rain all the time.

Gifts No.s 4, 5, 6 & 7

Gift no. 4 12 x 12in oil painting on gallery wrap canvas This is one of my favorites. You know what’s amazing? I can remember every one of these moments. Where I was, the temperature, the feelings etc. Sold Gift No. 5 SOLD 12 x 12 oil painting on canvas Gift No. 6 SOLD 12 x 12 oil painting on canvas and Gift No. 7 Sold 8  x 10 oil painting on canvas Thank you :) Many smiles and joy for you and yours for the Holidays. Rebecca

12 Moments in Nature 2009 Calendar

12 Moments in Nature I am happy to share with you my brand new calendar that celebrates joy for 2009. Each month you’ll be greeted with one of my favorite plein air painted moments. * Each page measures 11″ x 8.5″ * Measures 11″ x 17″ when hung on wall * Full bleed dynamic color * 100 lb cover weight high gloss paper, wire-o bound * January 2009 – December 2009, 2010 preview, US holidays marked Click here to see all the images and to purchase through my cafepress store. Also the identical calendar is available through my zazzle store, your comments and ratings are invited and appreciated! Sending you Joy all year round. With love, Rebecca

Happy Mother’s Day

Spring Poetry18″ x 24″ Plein Air Pastel, May 7th 05 I asked for a flower, and God gave me a tree.I asked for a bouquet and God gave me Spring.As a child I asked for Love and God gave me a Mother. Happy Mother’s Day! This piece is absolutely one of my favorite pastel works from a few years ago and will stay in my collection.I’ll never forget how warm and windy the day was. As I stood with my easel in the grass and my children sat on the lawn next to me with their pastels and sketch paper. Together we drew this gorgeous flowering crab apple tree on Mother’s Day. While I was drawing I asked my son to run inside and grab a pencil and scrap piece of paper as the poem formed in my mind. To all the Mother’s I know,I celebrate you today for your incredible love of your children. All the best today and always, ~Rebeccawww.RebeccaGrantham.com

Early April Update

Here’s one shot of Dan’s sculptures at his show.We had a great time and the kids can’t wait to goto another opening.I love how his work celebrates joy in nature. Good News Hint-coming in the next few weeks I am going to be having art work accepted into a gallery in Cleveland, some brand new and some need a few finishing touches. art o mat update coming too. All the best,Rebecca Rebecca Grantham.Com, email me atcontact(at)rebeccagrantham.com e store Modern Art Gifts Plein Air Cafe

a Whisper of His Nature

I’m happy to share this with you.My brother in law Dan Grantham is having a sculpture show at the Holden Arboretum.The opening is Friday April 4th,Here is one image of the invitationand you can read more about it on the website.Free artist reception from 6 – 10pm, Friday, April 4 A Whisper of His Nature features works in wood and stone by Cleveland artist Daniel Grantham. Grantham’s work has been shown throughout Ohio and collected internationally. “I seek to utilize my gifts to glorify God by creating work that celebrates His creation – which is the real art” Grantham says. “While spending time on the grounds at The Holden Arboretum, a sense of the sheer magnitude of His creation was apparent to me,” he said. “This show is based on my impressions of Holden, ranging from striking groupings of swaying cattails to the complexities of color found in a Monarch butterfly caterpillar.” Grantham uses multiple artistic tools to help the viewer, as well as himself, understand the art in creation. The artist will discuss his work at [ ... ]

Cheers and Changes

I hope you Popped the Champagne!! and Cheered to a Beautiful New Year! It’s a 08′ and I want to let you know change is in the air!I am closing my store http://NaturalAbstracts.etsy.com to open a new store with my name on etsy when all the paintings sell! To kick things off in my new store, if you see something you like, from Natural Abstracts send me a convo/email and I will create a special reserved listing just for you …..over ( in my new store)…. for you to purchase and checkout . With EVERY purchase I will include ONE art card of your choice: Redeemable for $10 off your next purchase, a Free Pendant, Free shipping, or a Free ACEO. ps I did beg with etsy to allow me to change my store name in order to keep all my beautiful hearts, and wonderful feedback from my buyers but it’s not in the cards. Their programming doesn’t allow store owners to change their store’s name. ?Why am I moving? Only because I want to use my name for the store so I can grow as an artist. I will be stocking my new store with new paintings soon.You can peek here,

Merry Christmas!

From my family to yours,We hope you have a beautiful Christmas and wonderful New Year! I am thankful for the new friends I’ve made and the ones who’ve been with me through the many joyful seasons of this past year.Thank you!With Love Rebecca Rebecca Grantham.Com, my etsy store Modern Art Gifts Plein Air Cafe

Ordinary Miracle

My new favorite song Ordinary Miracle by one of my all time favorite singer’s Sara Mclachlan ,If you know me I probably drive you crazy with seeing romantic sentimental moments in the simplest things and times.I just had to share this song with you.It parallels finding the beautiful in the moments that surround us everyday and what makes m e paint what I do .This song is featured in the latest version of Charlotte’s Web.I’ve emebedded the video here on my blog, or you can follow this link to the video on YouTube. Warm smiles to you on a nasty rainy sleeting North East Ohio DayRebeccaRebecca Grantham.Com, my etsy store Modern Art Gifts Plein Air Cafe

Thank you HJ

I wanted to share something neat with you that a reader of mine went out of his way to do with my art. Here are two digitally framed paintings of mine, thoughtfully chosen and created by HJ, I was so surprised to open my email and see these. Sunshine RosesandSummer Roses How cool is that? Thank you HJ! I don’t have any new paintings yet, they’re coming. I have withdrawn a bit to reflect on my work and take time to read. I love reading and have finished two out of the four books I got from the library along with notebooks full of thoughts. Simple Beauty is around your every step,All the best,Rebecca Rebecca Grantham.Com, Natural Abstracts – my etsy store Modern Art Gifts Plein Air Cafe

3 thank U’s :)

I want to send out 3 big thank you’s. First one goes to Christa of Simply Psalms.comwho has become a very kind friend and is doing a special promotion of my work through her sites. Thank you Christa! Stop by her site to listen to her beautiful voice and music she produces, while you’re there you can pick up her inspirational cd. My second thank you goes to Q Branch ltd. Who has posted a short Q&A about me and my etsy store Natural Abstracts on two blogs for the featured artist this week. Here are the addresses of the two sites - http://qbranchltd.blogspot.comhttp://myspace.com/qbranchltd Please visit Q Branch ltd’s etsy store www.qbranchltd.etsy.com Every week a different artist is featured.With questions answered like:How did you get started?Where does the name of your shop come from?What would you most want people to know about your work?What words of advice do you have for other artists? and more. my third thank you goes to Terri of Impybat ~Groovy Vinylfor featuring my etsy shop and posting another interview about my art work.It’s a little more relaxed and fun. Please feel welcome to read the interviews and visit the shop [ ... ]

STUCK

You know you have a bumper sticker that advertises your website when it makes you drive different especially when a silver, Jaguar is behind you. Find the funny today Rebecca Rebecca Grantham.Com, Fun, Colorful Art Gifts Plein Air Cafe

Promos!!!!! Bumpers and Bookmarks

First of all Thank you to everyone who responded with their suggestions on how to make the bumper stickers better!You are all the best!So I kept going round and round with different designs and wanted to post the new ones.Here is what I have so far. Please let me know which one you like the best!and if you would like one, I’m offering them at base cost through my online store Plein Air Cafe.or if you would like one direct from me, just shoot me an email with the letter and your address and I’ll ship it to you for free I’ve also been busy working on free promo’s for my etsy store Natural Abstracts, there are a lot of creative great people that will include a free promo of your etsy store with their sales and goodie bags. Here are some bookmarks I made using torn paper from my old wood block prints. The weather looks like it’s shaping up good for this weekend’s Spring Fling and I’ll be taking the whole crew with me. People will get a real taste of my life [ ... ]

Bumper Sticker Thoughts

Here is my bumper sticker idea.I know every time I’m at a red light I read the bumper stickers on the car in front of me so why not use all that red light time for a little free advertising! Will it make a difference? Will people write it down and visit my site? Would you?It’s a good first design and I would love to hear your thoughts on how I can make it better before I order All the best,RebeccaMake it a beautiful week. Rebecca Grantham.Com, Modern Art Gifts Plein Air Cafe

Sky Shots of the little glass pendants for fun

Here are some fun pictures of the pendants held up to the sky. I’ve been asked already if I’m going to be making more and if custom colors can be ordered, the answer is Yes and YES! I wanted to give you an idea of how the glass looks when you hold it up too the light. I like the organic shapes and them not being perfect. Fun Fun Fun, I can’t wait to make more! Make it beautiful, Rebecca Rebecca Grantham.Com, Modern Art Gifts Plein Air Cafe