Pamela Gladding in Tuscany

PAMELA GLADDING IS OFF TO TUSCANY!!!

Pamela is packing her brushes and paints for a trip to Tuscany where she will be decorating a harpsichord. (Definition - A harpsichord is a stringed instrument that was the precursor of the piano.)

Pamela says: "The decoration that I will be doing will be inspired by an instrument in the permanent collection of musical instruments at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City. It was built by Johannes Couchet about 1650 and the decoration is of that century. Flowers and acanthus leaves intertwine and float on 23K gold leaf on the side of the case. Just my cup of tea! It is probably the one instrument that will use all my years of painting expertise. A grand statement for a grand age.

 "Pamela's entree into the world of design and decoration after college was in decorating harpsichords for various new "builders" of these antique instruments in the traditions of the past for the modern age. These finished instruments found their way into private collections, museums, orchestras and schools. Pamela, of course, expanded her designing and decorating into a multitude of other products including these ecards.

Pamela admits that it will be tough to work in the beautiful and distracting surroundings of the Tuscan countryside...so stay tuned as we report on her adventures abroad.We are sharing some of the beautiful sights of Pamela's trip to Tuscany...    Her photos are a mix of Florence and  some of the beautiful cities in the near by area.       Pamela was busy painting a beautiful  harpsichord for a friend in Tuscany.     She certainly appears to have had a wonderful trip.
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Pamela in Tuscany

Pamela painting a
Harpsichord soundboard
in Tuscany, Italy

Pamela Gladding is shown here painting a harpsichord soundboard in Tuscany. Her background and career have "flowered" due to the traditional floral paintings she continues to paint - enhancing these unique and collectible musical instruments. They are treasured additions for collectors, museums and music academies world-wide, where Gladding's name is well-recognized and highly respected. She brings this exquisite training and experience to the lovely Ecards on her site: www.pamelagladding.com.

HAPPY VALENTINE ECARDS

Valentine Diva
by Artist Doll Barnes

Pamela Gladding has beautiful Valentine greeting ecards to send February 14th.   Our new Valentine Diva is from our artist friend Doll Barnes.  You will love her fluttering eye lashes and her message of "Won't You Be My Valentine?"

Click on the Valentine Diva image to send your Valentine Ecard to someone special or go to http://www.pamelagladding.com/ to send more of family friendly greeting ecards.

Just in Time for the holidays - New House Mouse Peace on Earth Ecard

Our new “Peace on Earth” Christmas card with House-Mouse images by Ellen Jareckie debuts in plenty of time for Christmas

Pamela had the opportunity to ask Ellen, “Why mice?”

Ellen's reply: “I've always been fascinated by any animal that is really small and mice are just plain cute. It's fun to take a small animal and place it in fun situations within the relatively giant-size human world.”



New House Mouse
Peace on Earth Ecard

 Ellen’s artwork has been a favorite for our animated ecards. “Of all the animals Ellen has drawn … the mice continue to be by far the most popular….”Ellen has always been fascinated by animals and her love of mice began long ago when her sister brought a domesticated mouse home from school. The little creature was soft, warm, gentle and enjoyed being held. It was love at first sight and the start of a lifelong interest that would lead to House-Mouse Designs.

Ellen Jareckie continues to dream up new mouse and bunny antics while working out of her home in Shelburne, Vermont. These are our ecard creations for House-Mouse. Check back to see Ellen's new ecards that we will create using her original works of art. View Ellen's wonderful world of mice and other adorable creatures at House-Mouse Designs.