this is the sort of thing I dream of
a. owning this stuff
b. being able to use it
c. having the time
d. having some talent
e. an airy studio with sea views (St Ives?)
f. lottery win (sort of related)
Beautiful close up, the colours are gorgeous. My Grandad is an inspiration to me too and I feel very blessed to still have him in my life at my age :-D
I love the colours, your granddad sounds an inspiration. I really love it when the colours come together like this, almost accidental, something I can never manage to recreate even when I try!
Your Grandfather sounds amazing, wonderful he still paints in oils and so beautifully too – spotted the picture in your previous post. Love the messy mix of colours x
Gorgeous photo :) My dad is an artist too although more line drawing than painting. But I live the smell and density of oils, and the mess! Thank you so much for sharing this. x
That looks fabulously creative (just read the other comments – how inspiring that your Grandad still paints). I’m not good with kids and paint mess but it’s OK with grown-ups (more contained!)
Thank you Sarah… I took it when visiting my grandparents last week. My Gramps is 92 but still paints, writes and takes amazing photos. He’s one of my heros! :)
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Funky Wellies says
This is a fantastic photo. You can feel the passion in it. xx
bavaria says
Thank you! :) xx
Bibsey Mama says
Love this image. My Granny used to paint with oils too. I made me think of her instantly. Your Gramps sounds great. x
bavaria says
Thank you BM! :) Your Granny sounds like she was a pretty cool lady too! x
Jazzygal says
Wow, amazing that your Grandpa still paints! Looks like he’s busy at work…
xx Jazzy
bavaria says
Thanks Jazzy! xxxx
LauraCYMFT says
Ooo will we get to see the finished painting? Great colours!
bavaria says
When I am back in the summer, I will try and get a snap! Thank you! :)
butwhymummywhy says
I love this shot. Really inspires me to get my paints out, wish I had my own little space or studio!
bavaria says
So do I, so do I! Thank you :)
Emma says
Beautiful picture- I just love those colours- makes me want to reach out and touch!
bavaria says
Thank you so much Emma! :)
helloitsgemma says
this is the sort of thing I dream of
a. owning this stuff
b. being able to use it
c. having the time
d. having some talent
e. an airy studio with sea views (St Ives?)
f. lottery win (sort of related)
bavaria says
And I too would like ALL of the above! Would be lovely wouldn’t it?
Thank you Gemma! xx
The Mum with the Silk Scarf says
Beautiful photo of your Grandad’s art tools, looks like a real labour of love and at 92 he is truly an inspiration
bavaria says
Thank you very much! He really is! :)
Tina´s PicStory says
love this :)
bavaria says
Thanks Tina! :)
Coombemill - Fiona says
How inspirational to have a Granddad who paints among others things at ’92’, long may he continue!
bavaria says
Thank you Fiona… Here’s to that! :)
Pat says
I love this close up of an artist’s work space.
bavaria says
Thank you Pat! I was lucky with the sun coming out, wouldn’t have looked the same otherwise! :)
@ADadCalledSpen says
Love it. Great shot.
bavaria says
Thanks Spen! :)
Jaime Oliver says
wow what a fab picture, would love to see what your painting looks like :-)
bavaria says
Thanks Jaime! :)
Jess says
Now that really appeals to me,the mess and the colours,Iam NO artist tho,far from it!I like mess tho! X
bavaria says
Me too! Thanks Jess! :) x
Lou says
Beautiful close up, the colours are gorgeous. My Grandad is an inspiration to me too and I feel very blessed to still have him in my life at my age :-D
bavaria says
Thank you Lou! I feel the same, we are very lucky! :)
Brinabird and Son says
Ooo some serious work going on here. I’m very curious about the end result! Great close up.
bavaria says
Thanks Sabrina! So am I! :)
Herding Cats says
Fantastic! I love the composition and the colours.
bavaria says
Thanks so much! Glad you like it! :)
Louise Lloyd says
I love the fact that this is your Granddad’s art studio – a true inspiration!
Thank you for linking up with Photo of The Week XXXX
bavaria says
Thank you Louise. I am only sad about the fact that I don’t get to go there very often though :/ xxx
fivegoblogging says
A portrait of creativity!
bavaria says
Isn’t it just! Not mine unfortunately! :D
Patrice says
Someone’s been busy!
bavaria says
Indeed! And I don’t know how he fits it all in, he has so many projects on the go! Thank you! :)
sarahhillwheeler says
I love the colours, your granddad sounds an inspiration. I really love it when the colours come together like this, almost accidental, something I can never manage to recreate even when I try!
bavaria says
Thank you Sarah! :)
A Patchwork Life says
Your Grandfather sounds amazing, wonderful he still paints in oils and so beautifully too – spotted the picture in your previous post. Love the messy mix of colours x
bavaria says
Thank you… I hope I have as much energy and positivity at his age! :)
Mother Goutte says
Gorgeous photo :) My dad is an artist too although more line drawing than painting. But I live the smell and density of oils, and the mess! Thank you so much for sharing this. x
bavaria says
Thanks so much! :)
Sarah Miles says
Such an interesting shot and the angle and colours are just brilliant.
bavaria says
Thank you! Colours helped by a super sunny and bright conservatory! :)
Jean (notsupermum) says
That photo tells such a story. Love it.
bavaria says
Thank you Jean! :)
Mary says
Wow. Your grandpa is now one of my heroes too. Just brilliant. Lovely, vivid capture.
bavaria says
Thank you… He really is incredible, especially for a 92 year old! :D
Peggy says
I love that, very inspiring…
bavaria says
Thank you! He is indeed quite inspirational! :)
Rollercoaster Mum says
That looks fabulously creative (just read the other comments – how inspiring that your Grandad still paints). I’m not good with kids and paint mess but it’s OK with grown-ups (more contained!)
bavaria says
Thank you, I know exactly what you mean! :D
OneDad3Girls says
Love the artistic mess and the strong colours
bavaria says
Thank you! :)
Michelle @ Bod for tea says
Ooo I’d love to see one of his paintings – sounds like a blog post needs to be written about your Grandpa!
bavaria says
If you have a look at a post or two down (soul plasters) you will see a half finished pic there! :D Thank you, maybe one day!
Mammasaurus says
Ooo lovely and colourful and creative!
bavaria says
Thank you Annie xx
Suzanne says
Grown ups making a mess for a change! Brilliant photo, as always.
bavaria says
Thank you Suzanne… Likewise! :)
Erica Price says
Really sums up artist at work. Makes an interesting still life subject.
bavaria says
Thank you… I loved the colours and the mess! :D
sarahmumof3 says
wow I love this! love that your grandad is so creative too.. can we see his paintings?
bavaria says
Thanks Sarah… You can see one on a post below – soul plasters! I will have to feature some more of his work one day, it’s lovely! :)
Notmyyearoff says
That looks like an artist has been very hard at work! Is it finished yet?
bavaria says
Not quite I don’t think! Thank you! :)
Cathy says
Beautiful capture, that is so great that your Gramps is so creative, thanks for sharing this picture.
bavaria says
Thank you for commenting! :)
Pinkoddy says
Looks like your Grandad is very resourceful in his creativity.
bavaria says
Thanks PO… he is! :)
Mama Syder says
How wonderful! You obviously get your creativity from your Grandad x
bavaria says
Aw thank you! I can but hope! :) x
wendy says
fantastic colours xx
bavaria says
Thanks Wendy xx
Xandi |The Mummy Scripts says
Looks like someone has been doing some serious painting! Love the colours :-)
bavaria says
Thank you Xandi! :)
Seaside Family says
Great picture. Makes me want to paint x
bavaria says
Thank you… I am intrigued by oils, but never get on that well with them! x
SAHMlovingit says
Wow, looks like your Grandad is one very amazing and creative man
bavaria says
Thank you, I think he is too! :)
Sonya Cisco says
I love that your Grandad is still painting, what a wonderful long creative life!
bavaria says
He truly is an inspiration! Thanks Sonya! :)
Kara says
I am not good with paint mess either, but love the colours!
bavaria says
Thanks Kara! :)
shahnaz says
An artist at work x Great colours
bavaria says
Thank you Shahnaz!
Midlife Singlemum says
This is the part of art I hate – the messy bit. Good photo though.
bavaria says
I actually like this part too, the more mess the better! Thank you :)
Sarah MumofThree World says
What a fabulous close-up. Is it you creating something artistic or someone else?
bavaria says
Thank you Sarah… I took it when visiting my grandparents last week. My Gramps is 92 but still paints, writes and takes amazing photos. He’s one of my heros! :)
Claire @ Bad Fiction says
I was about to ask the same question. Kudos to your Gramps! x
bavaria says
Thanks Claire! :)
Pia says
It must be so inspiring to see his spirit, at his age. I’m so tempted to pan across the photograph to see the painting!
bavaria says
He is pretty incredible… Nothing seems to phase him, not even the latest technology that usually has me baffled! Thank you :)