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Penny Gordon-Chumbley
Painter and Cut Paper Artist
"To be an artist is to believe in life."
--Henry Moore
Cherries Times TwoWho can ever get enough cherries? Cherries from my neighborhood in a vintage 1908 Flemish pyrographic frame. Frame: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" Watercolor: 3 3/4" x 5 1/8" Watercolor on archival paper SOLD | Coterie of CirclesThe complimentary colors of orange and blue always speak to me. Frame: 9" circular Watercolor: 3 7/8" circular Watercolor on archival paper in a vintage, hand-carved pyrographic frame SOLD | Budding Into BlossomAn opening sunflower bud reaches for the sun. Frame: 5 3/8" x 6 1/8" Watercolor: 3 1/2" circular Watercolor on archival paper. Vintage, hand-carved, signed and dated pyrographic frame with stand SOLD |
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Looking Down; Looking OutThe bright colors of green and orange seen from the coast of the Scottish isle of Tiree captured my attention on a still and beautiful day. Frame: 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" Watercolor: 3 1/2" x 5 9/16" Watercolor on archival paper in a vintage, mid-century, hand-carved Mexican frame $75.00 | MeanderingA calm stream in the Scottish countryside creeps quietly along. Frame: 11 7/16" x 9 7/16" Watercolor: 7" x 5" Watercolor on archival paper in a vintage, mid-century, hand-carved Mexican frame $100.00 | The Memory of Small Flowers in the Dark GrassOne of my favorite places, the isle of Iona, features several small meadows of tiny flowers. Frame: 6 11/16" x 4 3/4" Watercolor: 5" x 3 1/16" Watercolor on archival paper in a vintage, hand-carved, mid-century Mexican frame $60.00 |
On the Island, a Stand of TreesOn the corner of a century old farm house on Prince Edward Island stood a tight band of trees providing wonderful shade. Frame: 12 11/16" x 14 5/8" Watercolor: 7 1/4" x 9 11/16" Watercolor on archival paper in a late 19th century or early 20th century, hand-carved Adirondack frame $145.00 | I Lift My Eyes Unto the HillsOne of my favorite spots at one of my favorite places, this meadow at the John C. Campbell Folk School holds many pleasant memories. Frame: 12 1/2" x 14 1/2" Watercolor: 4 7/8" x 6 7/8" Watercolor on archival paper in vintage, late 19th century or early 20th century hand-carved Adirondack frame SOLD | Sour, Round and Bright 1Hot house limes in the greenhouse at the John C. Campbell Folk School garden. Frame: 7 3/8" x 13 3/8" Watercolor: 3 1/2" x 9 3/8" Watercolor on archival paper in a vintage, mid-century, hand-carved Mexican frame $95.00 |
Sour, Round and Bright 2Hot house limes in the greenhouse at the John C. Campbell Folk School garden. Frame: 7 3/8" x 13 3/8" Watercolor: 3 1/2" x 9 3/8" Watercolor on archival paper in a vintage, mid-century, hand-carved Mexican frame $95.00 | Mary's MeadowA close-up view of a meadow on the Scottish isle of Iona. Frame: 18 1/2" x 8 1/2" Watercolor: 13 1/2" x 3 1/4" Watercolor on archival paper in a vintage frame embellished with decorative, copper bits. SOLD | Summer's SeasonOne large painting consisting of 28 separate paintings, each marking the passage of time in a blackberry field. 13.5" x 24" Watercolor on Paper NFS |
Valentine's Day CardWhy rely on hearts when apples can say "I love you."? 4.5" x 6.5" Watercolor on Archival Watercolor Paper NFS | Pretty Little PansyFor photographer Melinda Gordon, flowers always inspire. She graciously allowed me to use her image. 4" x 6" Watercolor on Archival Watercolor Paper $35.00 | For SusanPainted for a flower-loving friend. 4" x 4" Watercolor on Archival Watercolor Paper NFS |
Neighborly HarvestWalking down my street, I spied an abundance of wintery berries. 5" x 7" Watercolor on Archival Watercolor Paper $75.00 | Blackberry BeginningsPart of a series documenting the life cycle of blackberry plants in a neighborhood park. 8" x 10" Watercolor on Archival Paper SOLD | Favorite HolidayFrom a fondly remembered vacation with my favorite people. 5.5" x 3.5" Watercolor on Archival Watercolor Paper with Sea Glass NFS |
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