Robbie White ~ Artist

Friday, July 22, 2011

FIRKIN HUNTING IN FLORIDA

Today, my husband Gary, had the day off.  We decided to take a short drive south of Green Cove Springs, and check out any antique or junk shops we could find. 

Have you ever saw something, didn't buy it, then later regretted it because you just couldn't get it off your mind, only to go back several days later and the item is GONE!  Well, I have.  After seeing a neat old antique firkin, and after Gary convinced me that I didn't "need" it, we left and went to another store.

On our way back home, I just flat told him, "I'm going back for that firkin!".  Of course, he sat in the truck because he was not very agreeable about it, but he knows by now, that when I'm determined, he best just let me have my way, LOL.  He argued a little asking why I needed it, when I had so many already.  But, I convinced him it would add to, or complete the stack.

I used to be embarrassed and too shy to ask if vendors give discounts, etc, but not today.  I managed to get a nice discount off the price, and carried my treasure back to the truck.  I don't think Gary believed me, so had to show him the receipt.. :)

After getting home, and cleaning off the dust, I sandwiched it in between the others in my stack!  The "new" old firkin is the second one from the bottom, and Gary finally nodded and agreed it did seem to complete the graduated stack.  Of course, I will always be on the watch for another because I feel one more may squeeze in there. ; )

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Monday, July 11, 2011

COBALT BLUE SLIP CROCKS

I love antique crocks.  I collect as many as I can, but my favorite are those salt glazed ones with cobalt blue slip decoration on them.  They are very expensive, so I only have 2 that I managed to acquire over the years.  As I was working on a painting myself today, I spyed 2 small crocks sitting on my child size stepback cupboard......**hmmmm**....I think I can paint on those to make them look like the ones I adore so much.  These are pint size small crocks, but now....look so much better displayed with a little touch of the paintbrush.  If I were to leave them this way, I would need to seal the paint, but I don't think I will.  I might want to use them as a palette and practice more, so will leave them as is, for display right now.

So here are some before and after photos for you.  What do you think?


Thursday, July 7, 2011

FREE FEEDSACK DIGITAL ARTWORK FOR YOU

Well, I'm feeling much better today, and figured I would design a vintage type feedsack design for you to use for your crafting needs. This would be so cool as the front of a primitive pillow.  Just right click and save this to your files.  You can purchase ink jet iron on transfers, which work great for pillows, primitive sacks and more.  This is my own original graphic design just for you!  Have fun and email me photos of your finished projects.  This is a jpeg file, 300dpi.

Check back for more freebies!  Have a wonderful Thursday!



Wednesday, July 6, 2011

The End of Wednesday

My Mid-Day Wednesday Look

What can I say, it has been a difficult day.....

My Early Morning Self Portrait

Second cup of coffee and I'm worried where Tuesday went?  Much less 1/2 of this year!