September 13, 2010
She...Painted Poetry
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Hand painted poetry by "Me" Dore' Callaway. The art of a rooms poetry is in a relaxed peaceful place, setting poetry in motion.
These old vintage European serving trays were filled with just the right amount of poetry. When I spotted the four of them hanging on there serving tray stand in a favorite antique mall, I was taken back with art excitement. I knew I had to have them, and I knew they had to go home with me. This was a treasured find I could embrace, taking the legs off then setting off to paint a peaceful piece of art with added poetry.
Looking for new inspiration alway's involves a euro chic flea market brocante find. Perhaps a perfect find at one of my local thrift-stores, or a old cast off from a dear friend who is just not inspired by it. I am always thankful being gifted such treasures that I will find some sort of poetry in it.
With an original aged brass handle to hang from a decorative hook on a wall of choice. Soulfully washed muted palette of whites, grays, and perfectly imperfect distressed burlap creams to gold flex's that only paint techniques and aging can give it. I don't alway's feel you need to use dramatic color's to define your space, I just love creating with piece's that don't compete with other elements to much.
This future heirloom piece will be added to my peaceful "etsy"
Sweet is the brush that painted peace and serenity.
ReplyDeleteI would have a hard time parting with it, but who ever, does acquire, I hope they use it well,for the real enjoyment of beautiful things is in appreciating and using them.
Joanny
You are so talented and you always inspire me. The tray is beautiful!
ReplyDeletexo, Sherry
Dore, this tray is stunning! I love the soft muted colours and that little bird is the sweetest! As someone who cannot paint, I am very much in awe of your talents. Such a beautiful piece as always. Hope you are having a wonderful start to your week Dore. Hugs ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteIt is so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteIt is so beautiful Dore. One of my favorite quotes "painting is silent poetry."~author unknown I just adore the word poetry...and the romance of it.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous..xx
ReplyDeleteDore your bird paintings are so fantastic! I love it! Have a nice day. l.G. Alexandra
ReplyDeleteBonjour ma belle....ta décoration est parfaite ici....et la couleur gris m'inspire aussi....tu es la maîtresse de décor en blanc et gris et or! BRAVO et je te souhaite un bon mardi mon amie! BISOUS, Anita
ReplyDeleteHi Dore,
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful - you're just so talented!
Love your new art work.
Have a wonderful week
Hugs,
Marie
Simply wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteThat is one dreamy tray! Love the colors!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Ruth
love it!
ReplyDeleteVisual poetry my friend. A beautiful post from a beautiful soul - thank you
ReplyDeletelove this. your pieces are peaceful and lovely. how sweet that is. :)
ReplyDelete...simply divine!!
ReplyDeletexo, Rosemary
That is so beautiful, now. I love it, you are so talented. Hugs, Cindy
ReplyDeleteG'day My Friend~Thanks for the prayers and sweet thoughts towards our Beach House.It is only 1/3 our's but it's in the family and will be for a very long time if we get it.If it's ment to be it will be............................I got a lil something in the mail the other day! How darling and special to my heart.I will email you.You of course would be welcome anytime.~Chow Kim
ReplyDeleteMe again, I forgot to comment on your beautiful art work and of course it's always fabulous! I just can't ever decide what to buy then it's gone.You are such a dear soul, you don't find that very often.~Chow Kim
ReplyDeleteYour painting is stunning.
ReplyDeleteMore beauty brought into this World by you, dahling! Poetry is the perfect word to paint on such a charming tray. And the poetry of what you do inspires us all to create our own poetry.
ReplyDeleteHappy day to you, Dore'!!
Oh Dore... you've outdone yourself this time! This is truly, truly beautiful!! The tray definitely need to come home with you to find a new beautiful life. It's such a fabulously large piece... it has so many wonderful options for the home. I wish I could afford this one (worth every penny), but I had to go with the antique French platter instead (in my price range). I just ordered it! It will be perfect for the holidays!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week, my friend!
Hugs ~ Jo
So wonderful to find such a lovely blog!!!! I have to add it to my list!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy:)))
And sending you a lot of warm hugs from Warsaw, Poland
Alicja
http://www.alicja-arteego.blogspot.com/
http://arteego-shop.blogspot.com/
Comme il est beau ton cœur français est Anita. Les mots de la poésie que vous écrivez dans votre commentaire me sont précieux.
ReplyDeleteConcevez votre vie avec la poésie
xoxo
Dore
Dore- you are so talented! I LOVE the trays! My goodness! So beautiful!
ReplyDelete:)
I love this Dore!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting!!
Love to visit your blog.
xo,
Rosemary
What a find! Those were meant to be yours...you have loved them well with your artwork! Glad to hear these are going in your Etsy Shoppe! I would have trouble giving up such beautiful treasures! Thanks again for all of your kind comments about my home!
ReplyDeleteLisa
Beautiful...simply and peacefully beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDore,
ReplyDeleteso, so beautiful, I love every piece of artwork in your beautiful shop;;; Thankyou so much for my extra special gift, I totally love it, I am so grateful, I just adore both pieces! I did post about them and added a link, everyone loves and comments on them. An artist i think has a gift of giving special moments from their own lives and through their own eyes to others ..
I am very grateful,
Thankyou gorgeous Dore,
your art is in my heart forever!
Laura currie xxx
Ma chère Doré,
ReplyDeleteQuand tu me rends un visite, je suis si ravie de joie. Merci bien pour tous tes commentaires, je suis si flattée! Toi, tu es une perle, et je sais que les autre bloggeusses le pense aussi. Bonne journée mon amie. Anita
Oh Doré!!! c'est superbe. Vraiment j'adore. C'est si gracieux. ✿ Hélène Flont
ReplyDeleteYou have a gift for painting peaceful. :)
ReplyDeleteDore, your work is beautiful!! What a gorgeous piece.
ReplyDeleteMa Dore la plus chère,
ReplyDeleteMerci bien de passer pour nous laisser pour savoir que vous faites bien! La création poety est quelque chose que vous semblez faire naturellement. Chaque mot que vous écrivez, chaque oiseau que vous peignez et chaque poste sur votre blog que tous chantent comme poety le meilleur et doux. Cette création n'est aucune exception - simplement beau! Je suis un chat très fortuné pour être en mesure d'apprécier votre compagnie et tout votre poety, dans toutes les formes!
J'ai aussi voulu vous demander comment youj a aimé mon nouveau banc. Je le montre sur la 'bataille du poste de testaments. Je l'apprécie tout à fait gentiment, mais dois encore la persuader de me servir le lait chaud là après mes petits sommes. Je devrais lui dire que Dore .... qui la recevrait motivé vous ne pensez pas ?!
Beaucoup de ronronnements!
Romeo
You are poetry! A beautiful Poem. Love you Laura
ReplyDeleteStunning....just stunning, Dore! You are certainly blessed with a beautiful gift, girl! :) I love the palette you always choose....
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie@heavens-walk
I don't think anyone could ever compete with you element and level of talent. Those trays just had the best day and I'm so happy for them! XO, Kelly
ReplyDeleteChère Doré (Oh j'adore ton nom! ) Merci pour tes mots de gentillesse; il faut faire de son mieux d'être gentil chaque jour. Nos enfants doivent le voir. Et merci pour tes commentaires au sujet de la photo sur mon blog! Ah, les chambres mystèrieuses d'un chateau m'enchantent tellement!
ReplyDeleteBONNE JOURNÉE MA PRECIEUSES DORÉ! Anita
Absolutely awesome! You are one great artist and so very talented, you work is truly amazing.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day~
Nancy
How beautiful. I love the way you refinish you vintage finds and turn them into something truly lovely. I had to refinish my kitchen table top but I am not sure I really like it. I may have to ask my neighbor for her sander and just take it back to the wood finish.
ReplyDeleteLaraine
PERFECTION! TRULY! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm having a give away, so if you have a moment, I'd love for you to pop on by and check it out!
Bonjour,
ReplyDeleteI found your blog in the current Romantic homes mag, your bird and color motiff caught my eye as well as your blog name, soooo wonderful.
I am now a follower :)
I'll go fav your etsy shop too, so I can peruse your beautiful creations at my leisure.
french blessings,
starrydeborah
PS. congrats on being featured in Romantic Homes!
Absolutely beautiful Doré!
ReplyDeleteYou painting style is quite magical!
Have a wonderful weekend
Donna
Grâce à Hélène FLONT je découvre votre blog, c'est une merveille !!
ReplyDeleteje reviendrais
Monique
Hi Dore, Thank you for stopping by my blog and for your sweet comment! Congratulations to you too for being featured in "Romantic Homes"! Isn't it exciting? I can't get the magazine here in Germany and I'm still waiting for my copy to arrive from the US.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and your artwork and I'm looking forward to visiting often :-)!
Hugs to you,
Julia
So beautiful your painting! This is art in perfection... and just the right colours. seren and calm - just heavenly! Salut! Mira....
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely. The tray doesn't have to write 'Poetry' on it though! The tray itself is poetic!
ReplyDeleteBy the by I think you would love wandering through the flea market in the Old Town of Athens on a Sunday morning... amazing treasures to be discovered there... and so old!(Have you ever been?)
Hello Dore,
ReplyDeleteI was beyond excitement to see you had the tray in your shop...but too late.. It is truly beautiful and I would have loved to have had it but am sure whoever got it is just as excited.
thank you very much for your very kind words on my blog, I feel very blessed and appreciate the recognition. xoxo Colette
ps..if you are not kidding....brunch could be arranged!~Afrique du Sud
absolutely beautiful. Your blog is wonderful¡ and
ReplyDeleteYou are one great artist.
Oh this is so beautiful AND I just saw that you're featured in the magazine--woo hoo!!! That is beyond exciting!!!
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs,
Cindy
AY YAY YAAY MY FRIEND! I can't tell you how much I LOVE this!!!!! It's SO stunning.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by today=0) And such sweet comments! You really make me smile....gracias.
Have a lovely week,
XOXO,
Carol
Hello, dear Dore! I came by right after you posted this and tried to leave a comment and it didn't go thru, Just wanted you to know I didn't miss this wonderful post of your beautiful tray. I'm so enjoying my sanctuary piece, it is soooo wonderful.
ReplyDeletelove you,
Debra
I missed this beautiful post!!! and the tray just FLEW out!!! but of course it was heavenly..some lucky girl will be gracing her home with that beauty!!! thank you for stopping by and the ideas on my Driftwood Mirror...I never thought of a frame with art...hummmmm I loved your ideas! You must be sooo busy ..after your magazine article.. I too am enjoying my wonderful Seaside Cottage piece..it always makes me smile!! xoxo Marlene
ReplyDeleteSoooo Dore!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely.
So YOU : )
Happy Monday!
xx Suzanne
Hello, Dore!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for following me at my history blog and your wonderful comments. They mean so much to me!
Hummm, do I think the next tray should have a word painted on it? Oh my...I'm sure you are a million times better at knowing the answer to that then I am. But truthfully, your designs are so beautiful and graceful I really do think they could easily stand alone. Words are magnificent, but to have the ability to paint the meaning without the spelled out word - that is something extra special (Kind of like writers of holy icons - as you probably know, icons aren't considered painted but rather written). You have such a talent and love and it comes through in all your work!
Hope this helps :)
Ann
These are just truly amazing!! I love how you use the most creative things for canvases! Way to go girly...they are just beatiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy hugs to you!
~Terrell @ FrouFrou Decor~
Just lovely! I am going to become a follower.
ReplyDeleteYou are truly an inspiration....amazing work!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love the sweet little bird! And I love that you use unique things like this tray when you paint! :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, I saw on the previous post that you are to be featured on Romantic Homes next month! I am SO happy for you! Congratulations on this~ you deserve it for sure! :)
I hope you are having a great week!
Blessings,
Jenni
P.S. Oh, and we are having a giveaway at Beautiful Nest, if you want to check it out! It is just two posts down from the top! :)
I love the color you picked for the trays. They are beautiful as everyone else has said.
ReplyDeleteJanice
The trays are beautiful. Your blog is such an inspiration to me. I love whites and grays. You truly have a gift. Thank you for making today's blog hop beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jami
Hi Dore,
ReplyDeleteI just read that you were featured in Romantic Homes and I am so not surprised! Your art is so amazingly beautiful! I will definitely have to pick up this issue. Thanks so much for your lovely comment on my blog, it was such a pleasure to hear from you after I had been away so long. I hope your well, which I see you must be, and enjoy all of your much deserved success!!
Sincerely,
Melinda
So beautiful Dore. We were out of town for a week and I'm still getting around to comment. I did a little post on Aubrey of White Market today. I hope everyone stops by to encourage her :-)
ReplyDeleteI think you know her and her family.
Blessings,
Marcia
Dore,
ReplyDeleteI love the trays and yes, they speak "peaceful".
I'm visiting for White Wednesday. I'd love for you to pop in for a quick visit. :0)
Oh, and congrats on your be published. ♥
Have a wonderful day,
Stephanie ♥
Oh Dore,
ReplyDeleteI'm back and finding a new normal and everything is good. I just wanted to thank you so very much for all of your amazing comments. I could feel your love and will always treasure your friendship. I'm so sorry I wasn't able to communicate while I was down south. Christopher's facebook is Chris A. Long Jr.
I hope he and Hannah will find each other!
I promise you that on my next visit we will most definitely meet up. You are the one treasure that I won't be leaving without!!
Is it possible that you and Hannah are thinking of coming to the Bay? I have a new guest room and I'd love for the two of you to be my first guests!!
Love you so much!!!
Terri
Dore you are truly a talented artist. Your gift to paint is inspiring. From old wood panels, to tea trays your ability to create a tattered piece into a treasure is priceless. One day when I have a little one I can just imagine their room filled with sweet birdies like the ones you paint.
ReplyDeleteLove to you and Hannah,
Aubrey
That is so pretty. You did a wonderful job. I love how the colors are so muted and simple.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes :)
Such a beautiful piece of art. The painting and the word poetry match so well.
ReplyDeleteApril @ HomeHinges.com
Just stumbled upon your blog and fell in love with your painted tray. So elegant and simple. Love the softness of it. You will have me looking for a similar tray to try my hand at painting this lovliness myself.
ReplyDeleteBlessings ~ Eileen @ Star's Fault Vintage Art & Design
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