Upcycled Vintage Art
Filled With Comfort - original upcycled vintage painting
Filled With Comfort - original upcycled vintage painting
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“Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort.” —Tolkien
When this print came to me to alter, at first I wasn’t so sure about the bright, cheerful greens and flowers everywhere! It was so ideal and picturesque and comfortable, if you lived there you’d never want to leave. Then it made me think of Bag End and the Shire, and knew this is where I pictured it to be.
While painting this, I thought of Bilbo, who had grown a bit comfortable in his middle age… and how something sparked in him to leave it all behind to go on an adventure! (Although, Gandalf did have the sense to collect Bilbo’s hankies… there are certain comforts that are difficult for a hobbit to live without!)
As much as he loved adventure, Bilbo also missed home. It think that is captured in him picking up an acorn at Elrond’s, and carrying it in his pocket the rest of the journey with the intent of planting it in his own garden… so that even at home he would always remember his adventure.
The original vintage art was discarded locally… the print was sagging out of the frame and was dirty. I gave it a good clean, and affixed it to the masonite board with acid free glue. After completing the alteration, I double varnished the painting to seal it and protect the addition of the cozy home in the hill.
"Filled with Comfort"
altered painting by Heather Castles
36x 46cm (14x 18inch) painting on canvas paper
44x 54cm (17.25x 21.25inch) antique frame
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I am now the proud owner of one of Heather’s original paintings and could not be more delighted. I almost cried when I opened it, happy tears! The painting is even more gorgeous in real life than it looks on the website and you can really tell how much talent and care has gone into it. Plus, the frame is absolutely lovely! I’ve been watching Heather’s paintings for a while now and been on the early access mailing lists. Heather was fantastic at keeping in touch when I had questions about the process to reserve an upcoming painting that was planned, and then got in contact again before the art drop went live to give me the opportunity to purchase. The whole process was super easy and Heather was incredibly helpful in looking at shipping options to the UK for me. She also sent me updates every step of the way, and sent me over the reel so I could see the transformation process! The painting arrived really quickly and in pristine condition, along with a certificate of authenticity and a couple of gorgeous prints. Heather really went above and beyond and I’ll definitely be purchasing more of her amazing work.
I am now the proud owner of one of Heather’s original paintings and could not be more delighted. I almost cried when I opened it, happy tears! The painting is even more gorgeous in real life than it looks on the website and you can really tell how much talent and care has gone into it. Plus, the frame is absolutely lovely! I’ve been watching Heather’s paintings for a while now and been on the early access mailing lists. Heather was fantastic at keeping in touch when I had questions about the process to reserve an upcoming painting that was planned, and then got in contact again before the art drop went live to give me the opportunity to purchase. The whole process was super easy and Heather was incredibly helpful in looking at shipping options to the UK for me. She also sent me updates every step of the way, and sent me over the reel so I could see the transformation process! The painting arrived really quickly and in pristine condition, along with a certificate of authenticity and a couple of gorgeous prints. Heather really went above and beyond and I’ll definitely be purchasing more of her amazing work.