Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Wendy Chidester

Paintings of vintage cameras, adding machines and typewriters - what more could you ask for? Utah artist Wendy Chidester says, “I love to wander through antique shops and junk yards looking for old, worn objects to inspire me to paint. Things that most people pass by as junk make great subject matter for my paintings."

I love Chidester's work and I completely understand her desire to paint new life into these objects. Her paintings are very inspiring, especially since I've also been interested in painting some of my antique finds. I think we would be great antique buddies, and I would love to learn a thing or two about her amazing painting skills!

Check out more of Chidester's work here!

28 comments:

  1. nelyaFebruary 17, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    These are really beautiful. She is an exceptional talent. I especially love the colors in the first painting and I simply can not resist a vintage typewriter. Gorgeous!

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  2. UnknownFebruary 17, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    these are incredible! while they're all fantastic, i loooove the typewriter. thanks for sharing!

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  3. CindyFebruary 17, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    her painterly-style is incredible. i love the soft tones with those hints of red. hope you paint some of your vintage finds, too.

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  4. Tina { Luphia Loves... }February 17, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    these paintings are amazing! i would love to display one just above a vintage typewriter at my home, one day!

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  5. Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkFebruary 17, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    OMG! What a find...I love these.

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  6. SabinaFebruary 17, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Wonderful artist and link!! Thank you!!

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  7. Ann MarieFebruary 17, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    What a find. These are all quite wonderful!

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  8. JanFebruary 17, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    In love. That typewriter has my name typed in there somewhere. I love the vintage look of them Pleasie.

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  9. drollgirlFebruary 17, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    i sure like the typewriter painting. excellent find!

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  10. Hey HarrietFebruary 17, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    I am so totally smitten with these artworks!!! Thanks so much for sharing them. Off to explore further. You feature the BEST finds :)

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  11. Kierstin BridgerFebruary 17, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    these remind me of a spontaneous poetry seesion i went to in seattle. Cool chics behind old type writers...writing a poem for a little dough...so cool!

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  12. Maggie MayFebruary 17, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    wow, how awesome would these be hung up in a library room of the house?>

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Love these. Great find Diana

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  14. JoyceFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    I realllllly like these paints! There is something so warm and inviting- makes me want to start typing on the keys. I love it!! xoxo

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  15. shi(f)tFebruary 17, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    holy mackerel (sp?)...i'm in love. these are gorgeous!

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    These are really something!

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  17. lottaFebruary 18, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    wonderful. such stillness and beauty.

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  18. Michelle Parks McCourtFebruary 18, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    these are lovely. a great gift for a writer

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  19. please sirFebruary 18, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Ohh I never thought of giving these to a writer - yeah, I agree!

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  20. Michelle Engel BencskoFebruary 18, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    These are right up my alley! Thanks for sharing.

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  21. AmicaFebruary 18, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Neat! What a good idea for a painting, and beautifully done too.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Laura @ the shorehouse.February 18, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    OH...I'd just love to take her to a flea market with me to paint the treasure we could find!

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  23. Miss | AFebruary 18, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    how amazing are these paintings!!

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  24. StellaFebruary 19, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Great! I love old typewriters, i got one of the 70's

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  25. erin@designcrisisFebruary 19, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Glad to know someone besides me appreciates antique cameras... goodness knows I have enough of them!

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  26. onesilentwinterFebruary 20, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    IN LOVE!

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  27. wendy chidesterMarch 15, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Thanks for all the comments! It's great to hear from the viewers.

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  28. deniseJuly 16, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    i was recently turned on to your work and i love it. especially the cameras.really great i will def keep coming back.

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