Friday, February 24, 2012

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.

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Michelle Edwards

Green Street Company Blogger and Artist