Sunday, December 4, 2011

The Magi, Christmas decor

  Two old boards that I painted for front entrance Christmas decor.  I have always had some attraction
to the three magi and the star of bethlehem.  I grew up with a very nice painting in our home of the three
wisemen (magi) that hung yearlong.  My attempt to indulge in a little art.

Michael Davis, 2011

Monday, November 28, 2011

Great people, great minds and gardens

Several great Americans come to mind.  Thomas Jefferson and George Washington both displayed a skillfull sense of design and knowledge of plant materials.  Elite home owners in Colonial Williamsburg layed out gardens with an English formality and a self sufficient style .

"No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden.  I am still devoted to the garden.  But though an old man,  I am but a young gardener."  Thomas Jefferson
Michael Davis, 2011

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Elementary painting in the garden


Painting a blank white canvas with evergreen foliage and a red event.
Michael Davis, 2011

Thanksgiving decor


 We have been using these two old boards during different holidays.  I have painted different holiday
 themes on both sides,  one for Halloween and one for fall and thanksgiving.  I have two more boards
that are painted for Christmas and Easter.  I'll be posting the Christmas theme soon. 
Michael Davis, 2011