It all started when I got my hands on this painting. I was working on resurrecting my Gallery Wall that bit the dust when we painted the living room, and I was on the prowl for cheap/free art when I came across it in my parent's garage. I thought I'd scored big! Vibrant original art that worked with my color scheme? Yeah baby! I took it home and hung it in the hall before you could say nail gun.
Here it is, hangin' in the hall.
However, it was only up for a day or two before my usually supportive hubby said, "Hmm, I'm not a fan..." Which was code for, "I think you've lost your mind, that thing is horrific!" And then one of my best friends stopped by for a visit, and after chatting on the couch for an hour asked me, "Ah...what is that?" which was code for, "Why, Alyssa, why?".
That's two for two- both my most trusted advisers (hubby and BFF) are not into this painting. People who I know who aren't afraid to tell me the truth, in love. So you see my dilemma, I love it (or thought I did...) and my loved ones hate it.
Ok, I KNOW I have lost my objectivity in this matter. It hung in my grandparents dining room for decades, and as a child I just accepted it's unique little self, never giving it much thought until I unearthed it a week ago.
Where it be hangin' in reference to the living room.
So you be the judge. Help a sistah out! First, can you tell what the painting is of (popular guesses include an oven ready turkey and a giant fish with legs)? And, second, have I missed the mark by hanging this turkey-fish 
Oh, and don't worry about wounding my ego or insulting my great uncle's memory either (he doesn't know we're having this conversation, and I'm not telling). My only thought has been, "Yes! free art that goes with my decor," versus, "how sweet, a freakasaurus painting from my childhood".And even if it doesn't stay up on the walls, I will definitely still keep it in the family, just maybe not so front and center for all to
Is this a case of "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"? Set me straight girls, I'm counting on you!
<3 Alyssa
I feel really, really bad saying this and I almost didn't comment...but I do not like it. I wish it were a little more weird, then it could be an ironic art statement:0)
ReplyDeleteWhat is it? It looks like a turkey butt!
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DeleteLol, fine line, isn't it?Between ironic and tacky. Thanks Melissa! :)
DeleteP.S. I'll reveal it's intended subject matter once the consensus is in :P
DeleteGotta say... I spent a lot of time trying to figure it out even before reading the rest of the post. The colors definitely look good and it could be useful for inspiring conversation with your guests but I think you might risk leaving them with the impression that you've lost your mind. :)
ReplyDeleteI have a similar painting in our Living Room, my grandmother got it at a Garage Sale a VERY LONG time ago, and I have so many memories of it hanging in there home, but I wonder the same thing is it ugly? Am I making myself look bad? DO I only like it because of the memories it has for me? This one is definitely a tough call, and I don't hate your painting, but it might not exactly go with your style. But I say if you love it, keep it! It's your home, and should make you happy!
ReplyDeleteAre you saying that I'm a mere mortal with no taste?? ;) lol. I agree with Melissa on this one. It might work if it was a bit more weird. But I think it's trying really hard to be normal and beautiful...and it’s just kind of painful to watch. Sorry my dear, it’s gotta go. :)
ReplyDeleteBahaha:) Maybe I should add a mustache or glasses?
DeleteI think it is a little strange... but if it has sentimental value that is a horse of a different color. after you said it looked like a turkey/fish that is exactly what I saw :) The fact that it is an original painting is really awesome but the focal part of the painting is quite strange. what is it anyhow?
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, where is the gratuitous cute baby photo?!?!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with the rest of the ladies, beautiful colors but upon closer inspection "What the heck...?" Keep it in the family but not on the gallery wall. I'll be back to find out what it is.
Amy, you're right! totally forgot the pic (and there are plenty to chose from), next post for sure :)
DeleteYeah, since everyone is in like 100% agreement... the thing is coming down.
I'll reveal its identity on SUNDAY!:)
Alyssa, My name is Laurie and I wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Liebster Blog award. It's an award given to "up and coming" blogs with less than 200 followers. You can read all about it here
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The Painting is unusual, I thought it was a Fish also but the back legs are strange. I think it would look better if you had other pictures, picking up the same colors in the painting around it.It just stands out too much alone there, but if you like it, that's all that matters....
ReplyDeleteYo sista! It's yo sista~!
ReplyDeleteI think it's the FRAME! Darken that puppy up and it will look alot better!