~Folk Artist Spotlight...Kathy Parker~

I am going to let you in on a little secret.  I would love to be a folk artist.  It may sound silly, but that is the new goal I have for myself.  I do not know if I will achieve this goal or not, but it sure is fun trying.  I admire folk artists so much.  I love seeing all of the creative items that they create.  There are so many wonderful folk artists out there today.  They work many long hours creating their projects.  They are always planning in their heads and trying to come up with their newest original ideas.

I have been fortunate enough to come in contact with several wonderful folk artist through my blog, facebook, and through A Primitive Place & Country Journal magazine.  These folk artists are not only creative, but they are kind and considerate people who have a true love and passion for the items that they create. 

I decided that it would be fun to start highlighting a folk artist through my blog occasionally.  Today is the first installment of what I hope will be a series of very popular posts.  I will be calling these posts Folk Artist Spotlight. 

The first folk artist that I decided to highlight is a very sweet and talented lady, Kathy Parker.  Some of you may know Kathy from her home being featured in Country Sampler magazine.  It has been featured three times!!!  I got to know Kathy when we were painting our house for the second time.  I saw Kathy's house in Country Sampler and loved it.  I knew I wanted to paint my house like she had painted hers.  I contacted Kathy through email with my questions and she emailed me back.  She also called me to talk me through the process.  Through all of this, Kathy and I have become very good friends.  We continue to email each other almost daily and talk on the phone occasionally.  We have never met in person, but Kathy is a very dear friend and a very important person in my life.

Kathy has been a folk artist for many years.  She has a real passion for primitive decorating and early antiques.  In fact, Kathy was the person who inspired me to start stitching.  Her creations are beautiful and I have been fortunate enough to find some of her work at primitive stores in my area and Kathy has also graciously sent me some of her work as gifts.  I cherish all of them.  Here is a small sampling of Kathy's work.

"Believe" Santa pillow

"Joy" Christmas tree pillow

"Spooky" pumpkin pillow

"Live Simply" daisy pillow

Chick with sunflower make-do

More of Kathy's creations are for sale through Primitives by Kathy.  You can click ~here~ to visit Kathy Parker's artist page. 

I hope to feature many other talented folk artists in the future.  I have a list of some of my favorites that I am hoping to feature.  If you are a folk artist or know of a folk artist that you would like me to feature, you can email me at dc11272@hotmail.com.

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"Every artist was first an amateur."

~Ralph Waldo Emerson~

All My Best,

~Dan~