Sometimes all my worlds sort of collide and it’s wonderful. For the past few years I’ve tried to distance myself from the floorcloths a bit so that I can explore my artistic voice. I’ve spent a lot of time, paint and creative energy playing with foxhunting scenes and zeroing in on the form of the horse. Then someone asked me to make them a Hunt Scene floorcloth. Painting four hunting scenes around the border of the floorcloth is a perfect challenge. It’s like four individual paintings, but they need to be related enough that the viewer can believe that all of this foxhunting happens in the same place, at roughly the same time with a similar group of people, horses and hounds.
Being confined by the limits of the floorcloth itself forces me to have each scene work within the larger overall piece. The black and marbleized white checks are a resting point for your eyes (also a place for a table to sit!). The circular french horns in the corners break each scene away from the next, but encourage the eye to travel around the corner.
In doing this piece I get to celebrate horses running across country with glamorous riders in their fancy garb chasing enthusiastic hounds. I get to use my technical skills to create a really durable, practical floorcloth (this one is 7′ X 9′). And I get to set the whole thing up to take a photo using my boots, tack, silverware, pewter and even a bottle of Madeira! What a blast!
This piece was rolled and packed and shipped to Florida yesterday. I have been commissioned to paint two more Hunt Scene floorcloths later this year. They will be similar but different and I will have just as much fun letting my worlds come together again!
This is so beautiful. Really love it.
Thank you, Susan. Beautiful and practical… my goal! Haha!
Your work is always beautiful. I admire your ability to make practical art.
Absolutely! Things are booked up through August, but I’d be happy to discuss creating something for you for the Fall of 2018. Please fill out the form at https://canvasworksdesigns.com/inquiry/ and I’ll get right back to you.
Are you taking on any more commissions? I really want one for my new home in Middleburg, VA
This is a masterpiece Lisa.
Isn’t it nice to think it will be in the buyers family for years. Great Job! XX
Incredible heirlooms in the making! To be treasured and passed down through the family
I love seeing your horse paintings! Makes me want to go ride my horse- especially in this unseasonably warm weather.
Love your work, keep exploring!
That floor cloth is gorgeous. Nice work.