New Beginings

Dear Friends,

Artist from the Green Street Company and starting to collaborate again.  With lots of transitions behind us we are refocusing our work to reflect our contemporary side.  Please enjoy photos/tempate from our newest display!

Welcome Friends,

We just wanted to showcase some new pieces that are aviable on our main website at: http://www.greenstreetcompanyfolkart.com/. We hope you enjoy them. Coming soon is our 2012 series of handmade American folk art dolls!

Tis the Season to be jolly! Santa is signing while is collecting wood to warm his home during the winter months. This whimsical folk art piece, hand painted by Sheila Edwards, features an African American Santa Claus with a wood stack. Size: 12 in.

This decorative folk art plate was hand painted by folk artist Sheila Edwards. In the center is of the plate are two folk art girls dressed, in period clothing that is painted on a purple background. The painting is accented by gold scroll designs. The plate can either be displayed in a plate stand or it can hang on the wall (there are two punch holes located on the top of the painting. All of our decorative folk arts under-go a process of anti-rusting, antiquing, and glazing that helps to protect the integrity of the artwork. As a result, our decorative folk arts are not meant to be used as cooking, drinking, or eating utensils. Size: 12 ¼ x 12 ¼ in.

This original collage painting was created by contemporary folk artist Michelle Edwards. This beautiful hand-painted tray features a colorful colonial portrait collage that is made out of metal, paper, and painted with acrylic. The tray can either be displayed in a plate stand or it can hang on the wall (there are two punch holes located on the top of the painting. Size: 12 x 20 in.

The Green Street Company’s Americana folk art painting encompasses a wide range of artistic works, a mixture of naivety and sophistication, cultural tradition and individual innovation. Themes represented in this genre of painting mirrors the basic ideas and customs that regulate lifestyles, and may be based in patriotic affection for king and country, satisfaction with daily living, or appreciation for nature. This painting was created by Sheila Edwards. The painting is already framed and it is ready to be hung and displayed in one of your favorite places. Canvas: 20 x 16 in. Framed: 23 x 19 in.

Thanks for visiting our blog today!

Michelle Edwards

Green Street Company Blogger and Artist

Contemporary Folk Art Collages

Hello Friends,

I hope you are all enjoying the start of the 2011 holiday season.

Title: Going Shopping by Michelle Edwards
Mixed Media.

Before you go carried away shopping for the upcoming holidays season we'd like for you to remeber that this is a great time of the year to spend quality time with family and friends. It is also a great time to spend with your art! The Green Street Company's contempoary folk artist, Michelle Edwards, has just fell in love again with some of her previous work. Looking for some small projects to do around the house, Michelle has created a series of collage boxes (made out of old cigar boxes!) and plaques featuring some of her vibrant folk art designs. This is a great way to re-use old art designs and in a new way. Below are a few examples of her work.

I hope you have been inspired!

Best wishes,

Michelle L. Edwards
Green Street Company Artist/Blogger

Tis the Season - 2011

Dear Friends,


It is that time of the year again, for us all to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. The Green Street Company is of course gearing up for 2011. So we'd like to take the opportunity to share with you some of our inspiration for brought to you by Santa Claus. The following Americana folk art paintings that are featured below were created by Green Street Company folk artist Sheila Edwards. We hope that you enjoy them.

Rocking Santa

Painter's Santa

Patriotic Santa

Tree Topper Santa

I hope that you were inspired. These print will be available soon at http://www.greenstreetcompanyfolkart.com/ and on our website on etsy at http://www.greenstreetfolkart.etsy.com/

Sincerely,

Michelle L. Edwards
Green Street Company Artist & Blogger

Green Street Company - New Prints

Dear Friends, Spring is here. In honor of the changing seasons, the Green Street Company has been working on a series of Spring Time Prints. All prints are available on our company website: http://www.greenstreetcompanyfolkart.com/. Below are just a few of our new line of springtime prints.

This beautiful print is from an original acrylic painting by American folk artist Sheila Edwards. The print features the artist's signature folk art girl dressed in black and white polka dot dress. She is patiently awaiting the return of her father with her loyal dog. Size: 8 x 10 in.

This print pays homage to African American folk artist Sheila Edwards' love of literature. The print is taken from original acrylic painting, entitled Gulliver's Travel. Gulliver's Travels is a classic tale written by Jonathan Swift. This image depicts Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput. Size: 8 x 10 in.

African American folk artist Sheila Edwards is known for her whimsical and charming folk art country scene. This print is from an original acrylic painting, entitled Lunch with Friends. This lovely print will make an excellent addition to any folk art room. Size 8 x 10 in.

I hope you enjoy what we've been working on thus far!

Sincerely,

Michelle L. Edwards

Green Street Company Blogger/Artist