Acrylic Cods

Item Description

Title & Artist:  "The Lupines" – by Kaitlyn Nohelty

Medium & Size:  Acrylic and paper on wood.  21 7/8" L x 8 5/8" H x 3/4" D.  For indoor display only.

Artist Statement:  "The Lupines" is based on the book about the "Lupine Lady," Miss Rumphius, by Barbara Cooney. This was one of my favorite books as a child—my mom would read the story to me before bed, and I have fond memories of this time. My cod painting honors the delicate colors and patterns of the lupines that, as depicted in the book, have spread across the countryside.

In the story, Miss Rumphius is fulfilling her promise to make the world a more beautiful place. A prominent theme in this book is the topic of what gives life meaning, which by its nature is very personal. After exploring the possibilities through firsthand life experiences, Miss Rumphius decides what her mark on the world will be and then charges others to do the same. This is my rendering of making a small place in the world more beautiful.

Artist Biography:  Kaitlyn Nohelty recently graduated from Marblehead High School. During her senior year, she was an honors student and was engaged in many activities, including music, art, and track and field. In September she will be attending College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Kaitlyn has been participating in the Marblehead Festival of Arts for years and was the youngest Festival photographer at 8 years old. She is excited to be able to contribute artistically to the Festival this year, and specifically to the Cods of a Different Color auction.

Hosting Business:  "The Lupines" is on display at Roses and Thistle – Floral Boutique, 51 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead, MA.

Item Special Note

Pick-up of purchased cods will be on Wednesday evening, July 5. Winning bidder will receive a notification email with information on pick-up time and location.

If winning bidder requires shipping, winner's credit card will be charged a separate $24.95 fee to cover USPS ground and handling. Shipping is available within the U.S. only and must be requested within 7 days after receipt of the notification email.

Any cod purchased via "Buy Now" will remain on display at the hosting business through the end of the auction, and will be available for pick-up as detailed in the winning bidder notification email.

If winning bidder has not picked up cod (or provided shipping address) within 30 days after the close of the auction, cod will become the property of Marblehead Festival of Arts, Inc.

Click here to see the other decorated cods up for bid in our Cods of a Different Color online auction!

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