New Art for My Kitchen

This summer has blown by faster than I thought it would and I did not accomplish everything I should have.  Yes, I neglected my household responsibilities - I am naughty bad.  I guess I was too busy having fun...  I got over my guilt today, at least temporarily,  as I located, cleaned and hung up some vintage art prints that I purchased at a thrift store last summer.  I have been meaning to install them since I brought them home.

I have never been a western, equestrian or giddy-up type of lady, but these prints struck me for whatever reason and I decided they belonged in my kitchen.  The $1.00 price tag on each worn frame was a bit of a turn on too.

The three that hang near the table are from a series created for the American Quarter Horse Association in Amarillo by Randy Steffen in the 1970's.  Unfortunately I have only three from the set of four.  

 

Although the three prints that decorate the dining area are terrific, my very favorite is a lithograph by Norm Saunders from 1957.  Every time I look at it I have to take a deep breath - I can feel the cool of the evening and smell the fresh damp air.  So refreshing.  This artwork will give me something to daydream about while I wash dishes... If I do them.