Late last summer, I received a message from some Instagram friends I met through the Lucketts Fall & Spring Markets. “Would you like to sell some of your original oil paintings in our space?” I had considered getting a booth to sell some original oil paintings in antique frames, but I would get overwhelmed at all of the logistics and set the thought aside. Maybe I will one day, but this offer gave me an opportunity to test the waters without having to fill a booth myself and be present all three days. So, I said yes and partnered with Tim & Jodie of The Past Restored. (You can see the finished paintings in THIS post.)
I was able to finish four paintings in antique frames, and here is how they looked in their booth last fall.
I actually didn’t get to see my paintings in the space in person because all four sold to one buyer within an hour of the gates opening! So, when Jodie reached out and asked if I’d like to sell paintings in their space again for the Spring Market, I said yes.
I viewed this as an opportunity to move some of the big frames in my stash since those are harder to ship, so I decided to do two larger and two smaller works.
Here is the first one…
You might recognize this beautiful bird dog because I’ve painted her a couple of times before. The reference photo is from Douglas Spale on Instagram, who has been so generous to share hunting dog photos with me to paint. I invented the background, going for a sort of “antique hunting dog backdrop” vibe.
The painting is original oil on a 20 x 24″ board in an antique frame. (Those measurements are of the painting itself.) $1200
The second large painting is based on a reference photo set to me by one of my Instagram followers.
This painting is an original oil on a 20.5″ x 24″ board in an antique frame. $1200 Coincidentally, I bought the frame from the Lucketts Store a couple of years ago! It’s a beautiful old chunky, two-part frame.
I also decided to paint two small works, both birds in antique oval walnut frames. The paintings are based on reference photos I took of birds at my bird bath. I was originally going to paint a robin and goldfinch, but I swapped when I took these pictures. The house finch was just too cute not to paint. I loved finding so much color in what looks like a neutral bird at first glance..
The first one is the smaller of the two. It’s a chipping sparrow, original oil on 7 x 10″ oval board. $225
This one is slightly larger than the first and is of a house finch. Original oil on 8 x 10″ oval board in an antique walnut frame. $225.
Let me know if you have any questions about the paintings. The Lucketts Spring Market is May 16-18, 2025. You can get more details and buy tickets HERE.
Next up in my oil painting queue are some commissions, and I’m going to mix in some paintings so I can have another online original art sale in June.
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I wouldn’t normally comment about typos but the hunting dog background typo is a little risqué and I thought you’d want to change it.
Ha, thank you! I fixed it. I actually always appreciate the chance to fix typos. 🙂
Your work is amazing! I am excited for Friday early birds
I was wondering how long you wait to varnish your oil paintings? I’ve been told at least six months for curing before they are varnished, but if you’re doing paintings this month for June, does that mean you varnish them earlier than six months? I’m just curious because I have some I’d like to finish, but they have only been sitting for 4 months.
Thanks!
Oh my word you are so mega talented. Gracious I just cannot believe what a great painter you’ve become, Marian. And that finch made me gasp, cuz, well I am Finch Rest lady. Be still my heart.