No. 837 Nutcracker Under Poinsettia

Nutcracker Under Poinsettia

Oil on Canvas Panel

8" x 6"

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It's not Christmas without a nutcracker painting! Christmas is almost hear and I have a lot of holiday painting to do so I'm off and running!

- Susan

No. 686 The Only Nutcracker

The Only Nutcracker

Oil on Linen Panel

7"x 5"

Boy did I over estimate what I could accomplish around Christmas! I had plans to pester my friend Suzy to take more photos of her nutcrackers. I even purchase a couple of my own so I could paint from life. This little fellow here - he's it.  Next year!

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No. 531 One last nutcracker... for now

 

 

Mini Nutcracker #4

Oil on Canvas Panel

4" x 4"

 

This red headed fellow will be the last of the nutcrackers until I can get out to Suzy's for more photos.

 

Have you heard Maurice Sendak's Nutcracker is in it's final season? It's sad to see a Seattle tradition end. The sets and costumes he designed for the Nutcracker have enchanted me since I was a kid. If you would like to read more about this click here for an article from the Seattle Times.

 



No. 530 Mini Nutcracker #3

Mini Nutcracker #3

Oil on Canvas Panel

4" x 4"

These nutcrackers are best viewed while listening to the Nutcracker Suite, my very favorite Christmas music. As I am currently stuck on a ferry (the bridge on the dock is stuck in the upright position) my husband is doing the honors for me using only his voice to set the mood. :)))

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No. 529 Mini Nutcracker #2

Mini Nutcracker #2

Oil on Canvas Panel

4" x 4"

For better or worse the TV is a definite part of the Christmas experience around here. Sappy Christmas Hallmark movies, the Muppet's Christmas Carol, National Lampoon's Christmas vacation, and a Christmas Story are just a few shows that ring in the season in the McManamen household. What movies get you in the Christmas mood?



No. 528 Mini Nutcrackers

Mini Nutcracker #1

Oil on Linen

4 x 4

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Finally! I can start posting my mini nutcrackers. They've been waiting for over a month. Patient little fellows. This series is based on a set of photos I took last year of my friend Suzy's extensive nutcracker collection.

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Day 364 Suzy's Nutcrackers No. 3

 

Suzy's Nutcrackers No. 3

Oil on Linen Panel

5" x 7"

 

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The last in my little nutcracker series and Anika's favorite. My appreciation for the craftsmanship found in these nutcrackers is considerably heightened after spending many hours staring at them. They've given me an idea for a much larger piece using several nutcrackers in a group. So watch out Suzy, next fall I might be back knocking on your door.......  

Day 363 Suzy's Nutcrackers No. 2

 

Suzy's Nutcrackers No. 2

Oil on Linen Panel

5" x 7"

 

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This is my favorite nutcracker out of the trio I've painted. I suspect it's because it

most closely resembles the nutcracker in Maurice Sendack's Nutcracker Suite. I've seen many a nutcracker suite and Maurice's sets and costumes are by far the best - in my humble opinion.