Seams

izzybeth

Seams

In honor of my Scandinavian heritage.

Grandmother Anna was a proud Norwegian.transplant, and I am the daughter of a daughter of a seamstress. Grandmother Anna Lorraine Mortensen at the age of 19 came to America in the year 1900 from Norway via Ireland. She was an indentured servant for a number of unspoken years. She was a seamstress.

Yes, I know how to sew a straight line. And have spent many fastidious hours for the sake of the ideal seam.

Although I can not remember which magazine I found this image from, this color pencil drawing was inspired from a photo I found in a design periodical.

Seams belongs to the following groups:

All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Colour Me Vibrant Red!, Fine Arts, Knick Knacks, Live, Love, Dream: , Pencil Drawing (2 per 24 hrs), Scenic Scandinavia and Solo Exhibition Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Seams by izzybeth
Seams by izzybeth
  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    i love the thought looking …looking for the ideal seam….......for me…i use duct tape and safety pins…..........lolol….. i love your art…...terri

  • izzybeth replied

    Thanks Terri.
    It is hard work domestication…

    Grins at you

  • margpie

    margpie

    I am also the daughter of a seamstress, it did not get passed down to me however, I cant even sew a button without it falling off, My mum used to make all our clothes and knit all our cardies and gloves, me..I just go buy it. Fabulous thought provoking work :)

  • izzybeth replied

    Wow! And laugh out loud. I do not make clothes any more. Occasionally I will do window curtains, but only for my home. Thank you and your work is lovely.

  • margpie

    margpie

    thanks Izzy and so is yours :)

  • izzybeth replied

    thank you margpie

  • John Edwards

    John Edwards

    Inspiring work

  • izzybeth replied

    Thanks again, John.

  • Leena Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    This image has a warm, wonderful granny’s kitchen at harvest time – feel to it. Lovely. Heija Norge! My sis lives in Norway – what a gorgeous country!

  • izzybeth replied

    I would love to go to Norway someday… Heija Norge! back at you… thank you for thinking of the lovely season. and commenting…

  • RachelJayne

    RachelJayne

    Those are little pin cushions, yes? How cute. My mother taught me to sew when I was about 12, her mom sews,.. now I do upholstery and window treatments. Not as much sewing as stapling :)) Love the artwork, very good!

  • izzybeth replied

    Hi Rachel,
    Window treatments. yes. I am so glad you like this…

  • Vincent Sapone

    Vincent Sapone

    Such a great still life / impression. I admire your ability to paint the jar. I’m having a heck of a time with glass and water. Right now I just keep painting glass and water over and over trying to get it right. Kudos, Izzybeth.

  • izzybeth replied

    Vincent, thank you and I am glad you like it. Except, it was not painted, I used Prisma color pencil. I have found I have a lot more control using pencil than a brush. I prefer the brush because of the instant color,though. So what’s a girl to do?

  • Anthony R. Plastino III

    Anthony R. Pla...

    I have always loved this piece Beth! The way the glass looks so very real, all the pincushions stuck through with pins… Beautiful!

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    Thank you loving man. You are my favorite hero-artist-friend-man…

  • Sam Mortimer

    Sam Mortimer

    Great drawing!

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    Hi Sam,
    Thank you for accepting this image in the Scenic Scandinavia group. I thought it might be pushing the boundaries because the drawing was a drawing and not a photo… And because it was not taken in Scandinavia. I saw that the group submissions were accepted on the contingent the photo was taken in Scandinavia. However, this drawing was in memory of my Grandmother Anna. Again thank you.

  • Ruth Palmer

    Ruth Palmer

    This is just delightful! Beautiful work Beth. My Grandma was a seamstress. She used to make wedding dresses.

  • Glenn Alderson

    Glenn Alderson

    I love the detail, you are a true artist…...excellent use of colours.

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    Thank you so.

  • Colombe Cambourne

    Colombe Cambo...

    This is beautiful, I love the bright colours….... and the story that goes with this painting. Well done!

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    Hi thank you for the nice comment about the “Seams” image. I am happy you like it. cheers.

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Izzy I enjoy reading about your inspiration and family. Great colourful and thoughtful artwork.~ Anni :)

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    Thank you Anni. I really enjoy your playful offerings here on the bubble. Thanks so for popping in.

  • photoloi

    photoloi

    Very very nice!

  • amarica

    amarica

    Excellent, very creative approach, like this style….....hugzzzzzzzz

  • Cvail73

    Cvail73

    Makes me hungry:))))

  • Van Cordle

    Van Cordle

    Wonderful work!! Great job!!

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    Thank you, this is one of my favorites.

  • amanda Rae

    amanda Rae

    beautifull…

  • izzybeth replied

    Thank you aRae, I am happy you like this.

  • hallucingenic

    hallucingenic

    your image made the top ten, but could u please add it to the knick knacks group so it can be featured. Thank you :)

  • izzybeth replied

    wonderful and thank you.

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    I just added it to the knick knack group!!! thank you very much!!!

  • Marion Chapman

    Marion Chapman

    beautiful colour and design. a great homage.

  • izzybeth replied

    Thank you so very much… GrandMother Anna was a brave brave soul…

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    Thank you so very much… GrandMother Anna was a brave brave soul…

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    beautifully done!

  • izzybeth replied

    Thank you Helene.

  • Anne Evans

    Anne Evans

    As one who has slaved over the perfect seam too – I love this – love the history, the image and the love you have put into it.

  • izzybeth replied

    What a kind comment. thank you so much.

  • madvlad

    madvlad

    real homey-norsky kido- a thousand sweds chased through the weeds, all by one nor weed gin haha—pretty pretty and well done

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    Thank you my Mad friend…

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    lovely work here izzbeth!!
    love all the shades of red…v ery warm and lovely

  • izzybeth replied

    Ahhhh Karin, thank you very much.

  • izzybeth replied

    Ahhhh Karin, thank you very much.

  • izzybeth replied

    Ahhhh Karin, thank you very much.

  • elfie

    elfie

    I love looking at this,,it puts a smile on my face,,wonderful work

  • izzybeth replied

    Thank you Elfie. appreciate your kind words.

  • izzybeth replied

    Thank you Elfie, appreciate your kind words.

  • bhutch7

    bhutch7

    Just love this!

  • izzybeth replied

    Thank you so very much. I really enjoy the control of colored pencil. Paint is such a challenge to lay down the colors, but pencil work… this is a different story.

    I love a heavy color saturation, and the instant stroke of paint is satisfying.

    Now drawing this seemed to take FOREVER…COLORCOLORCOLORBLENDBLENDBLEND…..

  • Photo57

    Photo57 24 days ago

    Hello,

    This is a very beautiful image and I was very interested at what you said about your Scandinavian heritage.

    Thank you,
    David

  • izzybeth replied 24 days ago

    Thank you Photo57… I so enjoy sharing… Cheers.

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