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Title: Just Before FallMixed Media Painting on canvas panel6" x6"

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Two new ornaments I just completed. Order early for the holidays!

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Wish on the MoonAcrylic on stretched canvas12" x 12" x 1.5" (deep)

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I am so enjoying making these primitive country dolls! This one is 19" and I named her Esther. My sewing machine is still not working so this one was completely hand stitched. There's a part of me that wants to just keep hand sewing them. Only problem is, they take so long to complete. If I kept making them this way I would have to charge more. :(I will be auctioning this one too so check out my

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Blackbird on a Stick!

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Betty Sue is the first in my "old lady" series. This series of dolls were inspired by my grandmother who loved what she referred to as "the old lady look". She loved it so much she always told us she wanted long gray hair but never did. This are in honor of my Granny's memory who was a true southern lady.

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I just finished Natalie yesterday. She is the 1st doll of this type that I have tried making. She was a lot of fun and I do plan on returning to a similar style doll sometime soon but for right now I am starting on some new primitives. I am sooo enjoying the freedom primitive dolls give me.Natalie will be auctioned so be sure to click on "My Auctions" in the sidebar.

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Woman in Black and Red Originally uploaded by Benita S.ACEO - Miniature PaintingInk and WatercolorMy interpretation of a vintage photo (public domain). It looked a little creepy to me so I decided to go with red and black only.

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Here's a little make-do primitive Earth Goddess Doll I just completed. She is approximately 14" tall and made from various fabrics, fibers, found objects, hand embroidery, wooden beads and natural objects. She has a loop sewn into the top of her head for display and she was sealed for protection against dust and moisture. I made her using a combination of vintage hand-stitching and machine

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Night Out Originally uploaded by Benita S.Miniature PaintingACEO 2.5" x 3.5" (Art Card)

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Woman and Red Cloth Originally uploaded by Benita S.Acrylic on canvas panel (eco-friendly)11" x 14"

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Miniature Painting - Fashion Originally uploaded by Benita S.Title: FashionACEO Size 2.5" x 3.5"

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Study of a Woman #52 Originally uploaded by Benita S.Mini OSWOA Painting 6" x 4"Mixed Media

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Tosca Olinsky, American painter, 1909-1984 Originally uploaded by Smithsonian InstitutionI have acquired quite an obsession with vintage photos recently. While looking for a few as reference for paintings I came across this and wanted to share.

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Naughty fairies card illustration - Arethusa 500w Originally uploaded by Benita S.Mixed Media on paper

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Woman and Bird 4 - Enchantress Originally uploaded by Benita S.Mixed MediaMiniature (4" x 6" / 10 cm x 15 cm)I have to use magnifying glasses to paint these little paintings. They are completely handpainted and aren't manipulated or touched up on the computer. What you see is it. :)This one turned out a little different from my usual style but I think maybe it was because I was experimenting with

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Forest Fairy 1Mixed Media on paperOSWOA 4" x 6"

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Title: Woman and Bird 3 - Raven2.5" x 3.5" ACEO Size Mini PaintingAcrylic on Paper

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Title: Pink and SunshineAcrylicTitle: Birds NestAcrylicBe sure to check my website at www.BenitaSweeney.com for purchases.Both of these paintings will be auctioned. Be sure to check my auctions section for more info.

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Bird in the Grass Originally uploaded by Benita S.I love blackbirds. This little guy was so pretty!

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Little Brown Bird Originally uploaded by Benita S.I do these little paintings as a study of a subject I am working on. This one measures 6" x 6". I am working with birds a lot right now for the "Woman and Bird" series. This one is one of my personal faves. I always try for a looser, less detail kinda painting. All of these little paintings are auctioned when I finish them.

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Just completed these three studies of blackbirds today. They are all three acrylics and measure 6 in. x 6 in.

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Woman and Bird 2Acrylic11" x 14"

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Title: Woman and Bird 1: ContemplationAcrylic on Canvas/PanelI am still contemplating what this series means to me and why I feel compelled to create it. I am aware that, as all, it is very symbolic. Probably more so than most of my work.Birds are a common dream symbol but not one I dream about often. Actually I added the birds in as although they are symbolic in my dreams just like everyone

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