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For The Love Of Needlepoint!

Needlepoint is one of those relaxing hobbies that always seems to give more than it received.  I love it!  I love how the colors blend together and how it takes on a life of it’s own and how I somehow get to partake in the beauty that comes from it.  I love how if you pick the right project, that you can in fact become challenged and your newest project can become 3-D.  Not only that, but if you select the right piece of art, you can in fact have some of the greatest artists of all time in your home for a fraction of the price.

Have you ever desired to have a Picasso?  Guess what?  You can and not for that insane price that you would have to get it for.

Girl Before A Mirror, Pablo Picasso 

Okay so maybe Picasso isn’t your thing.  What about Vincent Van Gogh?

Starry Night, Vincent van Gogh

Starry Starry Night

Van Gogh has something about his work, that is truly original and unlike anyone else!

Schädel, Vincent van Gogh

Schadel

When was the last time you saw Schadel by Van Gogh and considered it as part of your art collection?  You probably haven’t, but with all the the Day of the Dead materials and the fade of wearing skulls, it may be something that you would consider now.

Vase of Roses, Vincent van Gogh

Vase Of Roses

This vase of roses are truly ones that will give forever.  They are not only perfect for spring, but also for those that have a black thumb.  You and they will never have to worry about them being over watered, under watered or in some other way killed.

Marilyn in Red, Joseph Sonday

Marilyn!

I’m not a big fan of Marilyn, but there’s something about this needlepoint that always attracts me to it.  I’m not sure if it’s the lighting that they have or perhaps the classic look on her face, but no matter how many times I see it, I’m drawn to it, and like with the roses, I don’t ever have to worry about her dying off on me.   She will always be just where I finished her at and her beauty will never end.

Hopefully, you have the beginning of the love for needlepoint that I do.  Everyone is different, just as everyone’s taste are different.  If you’ve never tried needlepoint, feel free to try something of a smaller size and you may just find out your new hobby is one that will last a lifetime and like the adult coloring books, you too can start a project that will allow you time to relax and benefit from it all at once.

Barn Owls, 5 x 5" Miniature

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Vincent Van Gogh

An intense man with close cropped hair and red beard gazes to the left.

We often forget the price that artists pay.  Yes, they make a lot of money, but the personal cost is often greater than most of us could not only imagine, but in fact be able to pay.  Vincent Van Gogh was one such artist that had a horrendous price that was to be paid.  His tragic death was believed to be a suicide by shotgun on  July 27, 1890.  He was a mere 37 years old.  How much fun was his life if he felt the only option at 37 years of age was suicide.  I suggest to you that it wasn’t much fun at all.  The life of the greats is truly one that for the most part, is living on the edge of destruction.

An argument can be made that it’s this living on the edge that allows for them to be the great and over the top masters in their chosen fields that they are.  While you may not like or love Van Gogh’s paintings, you have to recognize that he’s consider to be a giant in his field.  2 decades later we are still in awe of what he’s done and how he’s done it.  There are entire classes that are wrapped around who was Vincent and how did he do the artwork that he’s done.

Masterpieces by the Master!

One of the most intriguing things that Van Gogh has done is to create a wide range of masterpieces.  Contrary to what many believe, he created more than just Starry Starry Night.

Starry Night, Vincent van Gogh

While this is a beautiful painting, he created a much broader base than this beautiful representation of our galaxy.  Did you know for example, that he created flowers:

Pink Roses, Vincent van Gogh

Pink Roses

Vase of Roses, Vincent van Gogh

Vase Of Roses

Did you know that he also made fields?

Femme Dans un Jardin (A Woman In The Garden), Vincent van Gogh

Femme Dans un Jardin

(A Garden Woman In The Garden)

 

House at Auvers, Vincent van Gogh

House at Auyers

 

Then there are his paintings that are on the more gruesome side:

Schädel, Vincent van Gogh

Schadel

 

The Heart of Vincent Van Gogh!

Part of what sets Vincent apart from so many other great artist is the fact that he did more than one style of painting.  If you’re not fond of one, then chances are there’s another style that he made that will work well for you.  It’s not just about Starry Starry Night, although that is more than just an adequate place to start.  Thus proving that he is more than just a flash in the pan or a one hit wonder.

Café Terrace on the Place du Forum, Van Gogh

Your Home!

Should you desire to have Vincent be part of your home, you can.  It’s not just about buying one of his paintings or a calendar.  Did you know that you can also make your own Starry Starry Night or Schadel or any of the others mentioned here?  That’s right you can.  How?  Chelsea Needlepoint, has transferred the works of this great artist onto canvas so that you can have the opportunity to have the works of this great artist in your home.  Isn’t it about time that you do that?