Painting With Christie Repasy....

 

Well, Hello Y'all..

 

I can't believe over a week has passed since I blogged. Time just flys by when your having such a great time..

 

This week has been filled with lots of learning and busy hands ..

 

We started out Monday with our first class on our new sewing machine. It was pretty basic but very helpful in learning all the buttons and levers and how to clean the machine properly which is always a help because our sewing machine will surely need cleaning quite often..

 

And we ended our week on a fun note .,..

 

Abbey and I signed up for the beginners Rose Painting Class which we attended yesterday .. with 5 other lovely ladies....

 

Patty, Jill, Sylvia, Kathy, and Janice.

(not all pictd)

 

 

 

Christie Taught us some basic thinking on Painting .. and got us settled in at our tables with our beginning materials and within an hour we had brushes in hand and we're diving in. Not without a little reservation though. Although None of us will ever paint like Christie  as She has amassed a great many years of knowledge, and study and has an amazing gift for being able to see something and paint it to reflect her style which has become so iconic. But I think we all hoped to paint something that reflected the beauty of her paintings...

 

 

(Abbey Christie & Me (sara))

 

We all stopped for a Potluck Lunch break .. Everyone brought a little something to nibble on while we chatted and enjoyed each other's company ..

 (Sylvia & Christie)

Then we dove back in to painting after lunch as Christie walked us through more steps of painting the rose and helped us each individually with mixing our paints to achieve the color we wanted .. adding in the proper colors in the right places and the right lines in the right places so the Rose came out looking like a rose.



There Were 5 of us taking the beginning Rose Class ..and 2 other's that were back for their 2nd or 3rd Classes.. .. Patty worked on the Chicken and Hollyhocks Painting that Christie just recently released as part of her new Farmhouse Collection ... HERE

And

Jill Worked on a Rose Spray that can be seen in one of the images below.





The class was such a pleasure ..and so enjoyable !

 

We all have a little piece of Christies knowledge, and heart for the love of painting after taking her class.

 

We wrapped everything up in the late afternoon .. with everyone taking the beginning rose class finishing their roses. 

 

 

 

 

Each Rose turned out so differently from the next.  Each of us see Shape and Color so differently and we each have a much different touch with the brush ..

 

But I think for Beginners we all did an excellent job !

 

Jill's rose spray which is more advanced is the second in from the right .. she did a beautiful job !

 

Christie gave the option of a light blue or green for the backgrounds .. being a farm girl .. I of course had to ask if I could do a brown background .. and she was so kind to allow Abbey and I to make our backgrounds in a beautiful taupey brown .. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks so much Christie ... for a wonderful class .. and it was such a delight and pleasure to meet all the other gals that took the class with us !

 

I've so enjoyed taking classes and learning this week ..I can't wait to do it again !

 

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If you would like to attend one of Christies Classes you can do so by e-mailing her.

crepasy@christierepasy.com

 

Or to purchase her art .. visit her website HERE

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Welcome to Thursday's Meet the Artisan here at Sweet Magnolias Farm

 

Welcome To our  "Meet the Artisan" Thursday....

 

Abbey and I have long discussed that we would love to feature artisans we know and artisans we have come to know here on our blog... and We have decided to start off with none other than a dear Friend from The Vintage Marketplace for this First Meet the Artisan Thursday.

 

Many of you may know Christie Repasy of "Chateau De Fleurs" ..Her stunning artwork and design of Vintage Style Rose Paintings have Romanced Homes through the ages. Her soft touch and color Palette have become her trademark through the years and have drawn followers and admirers of her art World Wide.

 

Abbey and I were blessed to come to know Christie through The Vintage Marketplace which she and her Sister -in - Law Rita Reade of Mammabellarte host every 3 months in Rainbow, CA. We had the sheer pleasure of being invited to their first market that took place 3 years ago at Christies Home and Gardens. From that day on we have grown to know her better and to not only admire her amazing talent but to see her stretch and grow and break even more boundaries in her painting which have thrilled our hearts.

 

Christie is known for Beautiful Painting such as this one below "Spring Bliss"<p>

 

A Stunning Cabbage Rose filled Urn .. With lovely little wrens .. the roses have such an appearance of being real that they dance off the canvas and tantalize your nose into believing there truly is a soft fragrance flowing from them .. and the tune of the wrens wrings in the distance ...

 

 

 

 

 

Some of her more Whimsical and delightful paintings such as " Dreaming of Summer" Make you want to jump in to the picture and ride away down a dirt path on an english countryside where the blooms are in full fragrance.. the wind tainted and your senses take you to another place .. a place of pure delight ...

 

 

Over the Years Christie has applied her skills of Painting to many different canvases if you will .. from Furniture... to Metal Containers ... Glass decanters ..and much more .. I believe she gave that up for a time but in the last few years has revived her Unique One of a Kind Offerings with her Stunning Roses....

 

This Antique Farm Style Footstool ... with it's authentic Burlap Upholstery.. has now been transformed by her stunning spray of Roses into a truly Rustic and Romantic Piece that fits the Farmhouse to the Shabby Home ...It's none other than a one of a kind piece .. a true antique made more rare by her touch of the brush ....

 

 

And If your looking for a little Romantic Farmhouse Style ..to add a special touch to an old jar .. tin Can.. wood Box .... Clipboard... or Carry All ... Her Farmhouse Labels are sure to bring a bit of that old farm Charm into your home.

 



Of course One of the things Abbey and I are most excited about is her new Line of...

 

"Country Farmhouse" Collections which she just Debuted at the September Vintage Marketplace and Online for the first time.

 

 

This is a slight departure from her Lovely Vintage Roses .. but a wonderful refreshing approach to the Farmhouse Style

 



 

There are so many wonderful options out there today for the Farmhouse Style when it comes to Home Decor and Furniture ..but to match those items with equally beautiful art to display on your walls is not such an easy find. And Now Christie has made that search a bit easier for those of us looking for a piece of farm style art with her new "Country Farmhouse" Collection.

 

Christie has mastered "My Little Chic-a-dee" above to pure farmhouse perfection. Her chick looks like you could hold your hand to the canvas and it would surely bounce right in ... Her beets fresh from the garden and her basket and watering can like they've been captured in their perfect time worn state.

 

 

Below you can meander into "Daisy Farm" ... you know the old farm that most of us dream about moving to ..with the authentic old red barn ..the windmill turning round in the distance .. the wind whispering through the large Oaks and the cow murmuring it's light moo as it grazes in pure peacefullness. Yes I could hang this on my wall ..gaze at it all the day long and dream of the quiet stillness of the countryside.

And last but obviously not least "Le Rooster Blanc" ... Yes the White Rooster ..stands mighty and proud with his stunning red comb ... his fancy white tail feathers ...standing by the old farm gate ... A sprightly chap he is .. decked out in his dapper white ..possibly checking on his flock of hens ...

 

 



 

 

These are just a few of Christies Works .. Her designs number greatly in quantity ... you may even have some of her beautiful works of the heart in your own home...Or you may want to add a piece of her Majestic or Whimsical Floral Beauties  Or if like us you're a  lover of Farmhouse Style then one of her new "Country Farmhouse" Collections Line would look stunning in your dining room on that big beautiful wall opposite the Farm Table ... Or In the bedroom "Daisy Farm" would make for a Beautiful way to fall asleep on a lazy day .... Or how about "My Little Chic-a-dee" in the Kitchen or the garden house ...bringing a smile to your heart and face ...

 

Christies work is a true reflection of the person she is inside and out and that is " Beautiful ". Christie is down to earth .. quiet tempered, easy going, has a big heart, is Lovely to chat with, and Loves the Lord... Her work just as many of us is her livelihood. She puts in many hours a day dedicated to Making a living for herself and her family. She's a hardworker and what we call a go getter ( meaning she's not afraid to work long and hard if need be) and we are so honored to have met her 3 years ago and to have a sweet friendship with her.

 

Christie has always had a website where she offers her works of the H-art ... however she has just recently begun offering her collections in her new Online "Chateau De Fleurs" Etsy shop ... Yes the website is still open .. you can find even more of her collections there ..So the choice is yours .. Visit her website or her Etsy shop ... Or Jump in take the plunge and visit both ... and pick out a lovely piece that calls to your heart and your home ... You won't regret it .

 

Please take a few minutes and Visit Christie ..I know she would be delighted to know you stopped by to visit her shop and blog and to meander through her Beautiful work.

 

Christie Repasy "Chateau de Fleurs" Etsy Shop..... Click HERE

 

Christie Repasy "Chateau de Fleurs" Website ... Click HERE

 

Christie Repasy "Chateau de Fleurs Blog ... Click HERE

 

Christie Repasy and Rita Reades FB Page for The Vintage Marketplace

Click HERE

 

 

P.S. for those of you that own you own store ... Christie does offer her collections Wholesale ..be sure to contact her regarding wholesale if you would love to introduce your clients to "Christie Repasy's" Designs.

 

Also Please Consider that all of Christies artwork is copyrighted. It may not be copied, cropped, Changed, or used without her Sole Consent.

 

 

Starting the New Year out RIGHT !

Yes ..Abbey and I ... and our Sweet Friend Christie ..started the New Year out with Perfection !

3 Vintage Girls ..go Flea Marketing !

Yesterday the 3 of us ventured out for a fun day at a nearby Flea Market ..and did we ever have fun !

Our Bags and Carts were filled to the brim .. and the truck came home fairly full.

Christie found some fabulous pieces for her home and shop ..She has such a great eye for her beautiful French Style .. and she even took the time to display them all and share them at her blog Chateau De Fleurs . Take a peek and check out the fabulous wicker vanity and matching chair she got !

Abbey and I found a bunch of vintage lace and doilies which we were on the hunt for ...( No I didn't take photos ..they made it to be washed before I even thought of doing that ..LOL ) as we have some new product we are working on for our shows coming up in March that will need alot of  vintage lace ( are you excited ) we are ! .. Yes we are already working on show product. We have learned you can never start to Early !

We also found a couple great pieces to offer in our Etsy Shop ..

This Great wire basket ..isn't it a cutie !

SOLD

And this old Sea Blue Glass Bottle ..with the most beautiful decorative embellishments...

Both of these can be found HERE

So Yesterday's fun is over ...and we are now back to work once again and looking forward to March for the next Vintage Marketplace at the Oaks ..

Until Next Time...