Friday, July 16, 2010

Defining a Word Through Fine Art

I'm using this blog post to bring attention to the fine art world on Etsy by choosing one word and posting how different artists present it through their work.
I guess I'm feeling cliché this week. You know when you're out all day either doing something you love or being somewhere you need to be, and when the day is over all you want is to go home. It means something different to all of us (well duh), but we all want to be there. It seems to mean more now, I think, during these down economic times. For me, lots of times, there is no place I'd rather be than on my couch with my cat heating up my legs, relaxing with my family around me and watching some inane TV show. It's safe, it's mine, it is my utopia. Everyone I love is in my home; my husband, my daughter and my cat. It is decorated with old family antiques and pieces my father has made. More recently it's the place where I create my artwork (even if it is a big mess-I do not like that part).
Here are a few "home" quotes I found:
Home is the most popular, and will be the most enduring of all earthly establishments.
Channing Pollock
A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.
Sydney Smith
Home is a name, a word, it is a strong one; stronger than magician ever spoke, or spirit ever answered to, in the strongest conjuration.
Charles Dickens
A good home must be made, not bought.
Joyce Maynard
The most important work you and I will ever do will be within the walls of our own homes.
Harold B. Lee
Be grateful for the home you have, knowing that at this moment, all you have is all you need.
Sarah Ban Breathnach     
HOME



THE JOURNEY IS HOME
artbyerinleigh
Inspirational Quote, THE JOURNEY IS HOME (Matsuo Basho), 8x10 
print

Welcoming Red Door
PhotosByChipperfield
Welcoming 
Red Door - 8 x 10 Photo - BOGO SALE - FREE SHIPPING ON FIRST PRINT

New Orleans Ladies
ellenmccordarts

New Orleans 
Ladies- MATTED PRINT


Home is Where the Love is

chloeandsofiasmom

Home is 
Where the Love is


Eco Light Life
unikalinka
Eco Light 
Life 8x12 Original Fine Art photographic print all sizes


Let Me Live
latitudejcain 
Let Me Live,
 print of original mixed media collage


The Journey Home
DeepCreekStudios
The Journey 
Home - 8x8 Fine Art Print


12 Pistachio Lane
bitowhimsey

BOGO...buy 
one get one free...any print on wood...12 Pistachio Lane...print on 
wood


Aquaburbs
PhotoGrunt

FREE 
SHIPPING - Aquaburbs - 10 x 10 Lakescape Color Photograph


LOVE is in our HOME
susannajarian
LOVE is in 
our HOME - Original encaustic mixed media painting

Good-Bye House
CranberryCloud
Mixed Media 
Print - Good-Bye House

6 comments:

  1. HOme...I love the word!!!! It reminds me of love, family, security and acceptance...ahh, HOME!
    Great Artwork!
    RObin

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  2. I love this collection + your blog. THank you so much for including me!

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  3. What a wonderful collection of homes. Thank you for including my encaustic mixed media painting :)

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  4. I love this! Thank you so much for including me in this wonderful collection!

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  5. Sue, what a lovely mix of photography and artwork. You have definitely captured the essence of "Home"

    Thank for including our 'Welcoming Red Door" we love that it welcomes us home every day :)

    Have a wonderful weekend, T. :)

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  6. great picks!! I enjoyed the post!

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