Glamour is really a state of mind! If you feel glamourous you are. This is a painting from my 2002 HomeMade calendar. The title is "House of Beauty". It is a country home beauty parlor. That is my mom Barbara wearing the glasses and her much loved poodle Pepi. Pepi is no longer with us so I am glad that I used him in this scene. My mom loves girly things and glamour and this is a tongue in cheek portrait I did and when it was published in the calendar she was thrilled. We call my mom Babs, just like the cat in most of my illustrations and so I made "Babs House of Beauty".
copyright 2001
How absolutely adorable!! and oh so true.
ReplyDeleteI love your style, and this illustration in particular is sweet, funny, poignant. thank you!
ReplyDeleteEven the attic window is smiling...
ReplyDeleteAnd you have captured the contrast between the promised glamour and the process! Very funny!
so cute! do you still illustrate?
ReplyDeleteso neat, so cool and adorable. and so huggable Pepi
ReplyDeleteyes, I paint every day for a living. I work on many projects throughout the year. I mainly do portraits of peoples homes. They take an inordinately long amount of time so that is why I post my old stuff. I do not have time to create for IF that is why it is so great that you can use old stuff!!
ReplyDeleteThere are actually a few of these country house salons where I live (in the sticks).Sooo fun that you used your mom!
ReplyDeleteIt always tickles me... the funny( and sometimes just awful)names people come up with for little bauty parlors. A few I have seen....Kuttin' Up.....Curl Up And Dye....and ( get ready for this one)...The Best Little Hairhouse In Town :)
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! Love the hair dryers.
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteVery funy ,nice work and beautiful painting.
There is nothing more glamourous then those dryers. :) Love the picture. Great style.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! I love those hair dryers. I used to play under them when my Grandma was gettin' her hair did. =)
ReplyDeletethis is wonderful
ReplyDeletegreat vibrant colors
Ahhhh...that's pretty and pink and all things sweet!
ReplyDeleteThis is really delightful. Love it.
ReplyDeletegorgeous!
ReplyDeletei agree...state of mind...
ReplyDelete& this is fabulous!
R
This is just great...I wondered what you would do!
ReplyDeleteWow...makes me think of Steel Magnolias..the movie.
Just wonderful!
beatiful as usual!
ReplyDeleteyou married very cute and glamorous-with your usual-fine style and charming illustrations
ReplyDeleteHa! I love the ladies!
ReplyDeletelove
Absolutely perfect for the topic! And what dog is more glamourous than a poodle???
ReplyDelete'zann
I agree with you in the state of mind.Your illustration shows a glamourous state. Really very nice.
ReplyDeleteI can always count on smiling when I come here, Val. Such a charming, affectionate illustration. I think Pepi should be in the other chair! :)
ReplyDeleteHairdressing from the heart, awesome!
ReplyDelete:-)
Pretty original like all your illustations. I like a lot.
ReplyDeleteval - this is wonderful, Pepi looks content!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun read and a great illustration. I like the fact that so much of your experiences go into each piece.
ReplyDeleteHow do you manage to do it every week? You are soooo inventive! Love all your stuff!
ReplyDeleteThis is pure fun, Val! I love the the hairdryers and the candy pink...so feminine and frilly looking:> Isn't interesting that the things we do to be glamorous most often invlove looking very much the opposite...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments on my blog, you've got a lovely style!
ReplyDeletevery funny and absolutely glamouorous...pretty in pink?
ReplyDeleteReally pretty!
ReplyDeleteThat's a really sweet picture!
ReplyDeleteVal, hehe, this is so cute. So glad your Mom loved it.
ReplyDeleteCharming!
ReplyDeletehaha... very nice. all the "blue-hairs" on display... i love it. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat illustration. The women in the chairs (under those perm-bonnet-things) are wonderful... as is Pepi!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful and glamorous. I agree with where glamour comes from, all depending on the person. Nice glamorous illo :D
ReplyDeletethat is wonderful, nice idea i like very much yoour style!
ReplyDeleteYour work is very polished. And "Babs' House of Beauty" is funny, too. Enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat this must have been for your mother! It's a wonderful illustration. :0)
ReplyDeleteVal, your paintings are so HAPPY!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love your color palette. Your illustrations always look like you could eat them!
ReplyDeleteSuch quirky and cool charm. Very oo-la-la! Love it!
ReplyDeleteVal,
ReplyDeletethis is such a wonderful illustration. It would be a great Valentine's card for your Mom!
Sweet, babs is a true glamourpuss!
ReplyDeleteYour illustration really captures my first memories of my mother going to the beauty salon which was located in a little house on top of what seemed like a very tall hill. We weren't allowed inside because we made so much noise so my brothers and sisters would take cardboard boxes and try to slide down the hill as if it were snow. Love your style!
ReplyDeleteI have no idea why Pepi's name is stuck in my head. I had commented on your illo and then saw the show on Egypt. Oh,the little dog that was a King (or Queen) Never mind me, I'm just in a goofy mood:)
ReplyDeleteLOL, I LOVE the hairdryer hoods! This is a great illustration.
ReplyDeleteI really like your style and the colours of your abodes...
Adorable. I can certainly relate to this. I remember my mom going to the Beauty Parlor once a week and sitting under that dryer.
ReplyDeleteBab's House of Beauty! I like the big window and positioning of the lamp with the ladies. Beautification. ...::: )
ReplyDeleteBab's House of Beauty! I like the big window and positioning of the lamp with the ladies. Beautification. ...::: )
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!!!Always love how you make the skies...the candy colors, its all glamorous.Is a magical experience to see your work and see your magical imagination through your works!
ReplyDeletehugs*
-Marjorie Ann
Lovely illo! I love it! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are selected to speak on the 5 strange habits and to continue with the magical chain. You can see it in my blog
pimpolhices.blogspot.com
Gosh I remember those days....eeeeeeeeeeekkkkkk!
ReplyDeletebeautifully done house of beauty. I especially like how you did the shingles.
ReplyDeleteYou really do wonderful things with colors and I love the level of detail you put into everything. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteWow...don't we all feel glamorous just making a trip to the salon? As usual, your soft colors are a treat for the eye.
ReplyDeleteoh val! I LOVE this so much!!!! Even the roof looks as though it's made of chocolate and I want to lick it right up! That is so adorable!!! I'm so glad I didn't miss this!
ReplyDeleteI really got a kick out of your illustration this week! It defintitely put a big smile on my face! As usual...I am in awe of your FANTASTIC work!!
ReplyDeleteI used to go to this place, it's in my home town, i got my hair done there for prom! crazy!
ReplyDeleteThis is great Val- I love how Pepi is waiting so patiently and faithfully outside. Gorgeous illustration as always!
ReplyDeleteSo much fun, want to go and be glamorous! Curlers and all. Love your Valentines. Lily.
ReplyDeleteVery witty -you've nailed it!
ReplyDeleteperfectly glam with a sweet kiss of humor
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun piece. Great job with the color and details.
ReplyDelete