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All my life I have used my hands as a creative tool. Approximately at mid-life, I began painting in large part due to my mother—also an artist—who declared boldly as mothers do, that I was an artist and needed to paint. Since that beginning a couple of decades ago, I have explored a multitude of artistic mediums, beginning with watercolors, which I still love because of the purity of color and lush watercolor paper. I have also moved from realism to increasingly more and more abstract images. From the beginning I wanted to be an abstract artist and have some early abstract watercolors that I made hanging in my home, but painting abstractly is much more challenging than one would think. On my journey to abstraction I have learned a lot about design and about being bold and authentic. Currently I am using oil and cold wax. I have studied with Rebecca Crowell and Jerry McLaughlin who have written the definitive book on this medium. Lucky for me, Rebecca and I are practically neighbors and when I went to her for private tutoring, she suggested I try that medium.
Although my art is abstract it is still full of meaning. Through the use of color I am communicating various states of mind—usually, but not always an optimism that each of us has at our disposal an immense amount of personal power. Another theme is the natural world, particularly trees, water, sky and earth. This persona embodied in shape is set against a texturized field of color. I lead a very personal life rich in meaning and intent and try to make my art reflect this. My sensitive nervous system notices everything and often overwhelms me. Art is away of shifting through the barrage to focus on what I love and what is important to me.
Announcement
All my life I have used my hands as a creative tool. Approximately at mid-life, I began painting in large part due to my mother—also an artist—who declared boldly as mothers do, that I was an artist and needed to paint. Since that beginning a couple of decades ago, I have explored a multitude of artistic mediums, beginning with watercolors, which I still love because of the purity of color and lush watercolor paper. I have also moved from realism to increasingly more and more abstract images. From the beginning I wanted to be an abstract artist and have some early abstract watercolors that I made hanging in my home, but painting abstractly is much more challenging than one would think. On my journey to abstraction I have learned a lot about design and about being bold and authentic. Currently I am using oil and cold wax. I have studied with Rebecca Crowell and Jerry McLaughlin who have written the definitive book on this medium. Lucky for me, Rebecca and I are practically neighbors and when I went to her for private tutoring, she suggested I try that medium.
Although my art is abstract it is still full of meaning. Through the use of color I am communicating various states of mind—usually, but not always an optimism that each of us has at our disposal an immense amount of personal power. Another theme is the natural world, particularly trees, water, sky and earth. This persona embodied in shape is set against a texturized field of color. I lead a very personal life rich in meaning and intent and try to make my art reflect this. My sensitive nervous system notices everything and often overwhelms me. Art is away of shifting through the barrage to focus on what I love and what is important to me.
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paramosebastian on Jun 4, 2020
5 out of 5 starsGot my chapbook in the mail and found it to be a quick and enjoyable read! So glad my friend told me about it. Glad to know about these lovely poems. Thank you! - from a fellow poet
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National Arts Program on Feb 26, 2019
5 out of 5 starsThe pieces are beautiful in person! We're delighted to present this as a gift to our Aurora St. Luke's coordinator. Super fast shipping as well.
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Reviewed by Inactive on Jun 7, 2015
5 out of 5 starsA really beautiful print that was delivered quickly.
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Anonymous on Dec 12, 2011
5 out of 5 starssweet, nicely made cards
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Anonymous on Dec 12, 2011
5 out of 5 starsfun zinnia art cards
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Anonymous on Sep 26, 2011
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful print! The stitching is so real that I can almost touch it. Lovely, lovely.
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Anonymous on Apr 5, 2011
5 out of 5 starsVery cute, fast shipping and great quality!!!!
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Anonymous on Dec 19, 2009
5 out of 5 starsThanks for the cutest pic Ive seen in a long time in perfect condition when it arrived promply at my door,. The eyes remind me of my cats ,even the bodys match them to a T. The colors on the card are vivid. Close to purrrfect . Thank you for creative art.
About swallownest
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My hallway was designed to be a mini-art gallery.
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Gallery wall in my living room. Paintings from all phases of my artistic life hang on my walls.
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Some parts of my studio are more organized than others.
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Organized mess!
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Messy but magic happens here. My basement studio has an access window. I receive natural light and look up into trees.
I love to create and enjoy working in a variety of mediums. I love color. Currently I am primarily working in oil and cold wax.
I spend my free time making art, sewing, and writing. It has given me enormous pleasure and pride that I am able to sell world-wide through etsy.
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Candace Hennekens
Owner, Creator
I've had two passions in life. First came writing, and, in addition to a career writing , I've written my heart out in books, poems, and essays. Then I discovered art to fuel my creativity. I love painting, and exploring all artistic mediums.
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I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Items on sale
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Shipping
I will ship as soon as the money has changed hands if at all possible. I do not ship on weekends. I will package safely and securely but don't be surprised if the packaging material looks used. I believe in recycling and reusing.