These are two little paintings I did on commission this week. It’s been a while since I broke out the oil paints so it was really fun. They are for a pair of twin sisters, commissioned by the fiance of one of the sisters. Super sweet of him, don’t you think? 
It’s been pretty quiet here on the bookwood for a while now, mostly because of three very noisy reasons I’ve been keeping at home. These little bundles of joy are a riot of crazy fun and daily challenges. Aren’t they cute? I am so very blessed. There will be art on this blog again someday. But for now…revel in the cuteness! They’ll be teenagers before I know it!
Thank you to lemonjitters.com for the crafting idea!
Hey All, So I know I haven’t been posting much these last few months. But here is your chance to come hang out, catch up, and see some of my art in person! I am hosting a three day open house out at my place (in Snohomish, WA). RSVP on Facebook. Come on by for a cup of coffee and a home made cookie or two! Participate in a crafty projects. Buy fine art, cards, prints, quality crafts and delicious baked goods! Great holiday gifts and good times to be had by all! Drop in anytime: Friday 1-6, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 1-4 I’ll have cards and prints for $2-$6, original art from $15-$400, and crochet toys for $8-$15. I will also be organizing a few small crafty projects during the weekend and I’m hoping to have a some of my local crafter friends bring their goods as well. RSVP and check back soon for updates! Image
I made this silly little cup for my mom. It is a gift for her former manager at a seafood restaurant. It makes me smile every time I look at it. I’m considering making a few more along this line when I get a chance – just for fun. 
The second in the series of illustrations I have been working on for Westword International. I am really pleased with how the colors and textures came out in this one. Great photo references helped a lot.
I’ve been working on some illustrations for a wonderful missionary organization: Wordsower International. A really great ministry putting James 1:27 into practice. They have orphanages, schools and church plants in Haiti, Ghana, Liberia and Kenya. Housing and caring for hundreds of orphans. This is the first of several illustrations I’ll be doing for them. All of the reference photos are from the Wordsower International website.
I’ll be handing this and subsequent illustrations over to the designers working with the ministry to be used as they see fit. Hopefully God will use these paintings to bless the good work of His servants at Wordsower International.
Celia Marie Baker 
