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Gracie Watson Bonaventure Cemetery and Orbs Spirits of Savannah Georgia Large Original Oil Painting by Ginette Callaway

GFA — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:53:13 +0000

Gracie Watson Bonaventure Cemetery and Orbs Spirits of Savannah Georgia Large Original Oil Painting by Ginette Callaway

“Gracie Watson & Her Friends” Bonaventure Cemetery – Orbs and Spirits of Savannah
Impressionist Oil Painting on Linen Canvas
Size: 48 x 24 inches
(Sides do not have staples and are painted dark,
the painting will be ready to hang or may be framed)
Artist: Ginette Callaway
Signed: Yes! Front and back
Time of Creation: 2010
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“Gracie died at the age of six in 1889 of Pneumonia which she contracted after being hospitalized for a broken leg she suffered after being run over by a horse drawn carriage as she ran in to the street to retrieve what was said a ball or toy. Her parents were devastated as she was their only child and apple of their eye. Her father managed one of the best Hotels in Savannah the Pulaski House where little Gracie was a star that stole everyone heart and everyone knew and adored her.

A few years ago I visited Savannah and naturally visiting Bonaventure Cemetery is a must.

Bonaventure is indeed a place like no place else. It is a cemetery like no other.
I felt like holding my breath as I walked through this eerie and Grand Cemetery.
There was nobody else around. I don’t know why but it was empty at the time.

Nevertheless I did not feel alone. It was as if I was followed by many. After seeing countless giant Angel Statues and Columns, Monuments while being caressed by warm summer breeze through the Spanish Moss, or was it the hair of angels that caressed me, I came upon little Gracie Watson’s Grave.

Her story is so sad and standing there I could not tear myself away. Looking and thinking and waiting for Gracie to get up of the bench she sat on, to walk up to me and laugh or giggle. I certainly heard giggles and laughs.

Some visitors report hearing a child crying and some say they see tears roll from her eyes.

My visit and Gracie left a very deep impression. Gracie is alive and her friends are with her. Entertaining and causing splendid mischief still today for all those that come to see her!”
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Okefenokee Sunset Magic 16×20 Signed Print

GFA — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:40:09 +0000

Okefenokee Sunset Magic 20 by 16 inch SIGNED Print of Original Artwork painted by Ginette

Okefenokee Sunset Magic
(The original Mixed Media Painting is also available here on ETSY)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/9731120/okefenokee-sunset-swamp-life-wonder?ga_search_query=okefenokee&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5252769

20 x 16 inches print
I will sign and date this print for you on the bottom left.
This is from my Original watercolor and ink. The original is sold.
Questions welcome anytime!

Will ship rolled in a sturdy triangular tube. Shipping is FREE with the US!

International please inquire about cost.

Walk the Appalachian Trail

GFA — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:53:53 +0000

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,175-mile long public footpath. Conceived in 1921 and completed in 1937, private citizens built the trail and thousands like you each year volunteer to maintain its footprint. From Maine’s Mount Katahdin and Georgia’s Springer Mountain, this footpath traverses scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild and culturally resonant lands through 14 of the eastern United States.

Did You Know?
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a public footpath that follows more than 2,100 miles of Appalachian Mountain ridgelines between Maine and Georgia. It takes 5,000,000 adult footsteps to hike the entire trail.

Blueridge Mountains Georgia Watercolor by Ginette by Ginette FineArt

Georgia Mountains in November Oil Painting by Gin by Ginette FineArt

Georgia Autumn Oil Painting by Ginette Callaway by Ginette FineArt

Thru hiking

Thru hiking is a term used in referring to hikers who complete long distance trails from end-to-end in a single trip. The Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, and Continental Divide Trail are the three long distance trails in the U.S. Successfully thru-hiking all of these three trails is known as the “Triple Crown of hiking”.^[8] Thru-hiking is a long commitment, usually taking between four and six months, that requires thorough preparation and dedication. Although the actual number is difficult to calculate, it is estimated that around 180 out of approximately 300 people who attempt a thru-hike complete the entire trail each year.^[9]

The first thing prospective thru hikers have to do when thinking about attempting a thru hike is planning their trip. The Pacific Crest Trail Association estimates that it takes most hikers between 6 and 8 months to plan their trip.^[9] The first decision during the trip planning process is to decide the route to take. Most hikers travel from the Southern Terminus at the Mexico Border north to Manning Park, British Columbia, but some hikers travel southbound. In a normal weather year, northbound hikes are most practical. If snowpack in the Sierra Nevada is high in early June and low in the Northern Cascades, some hikers may choose to ‘flip-flop.’ Flip-flopping can take many forms but is often the term used to describe beginning at one end (on the PCT, usually the southern end) of the trail and then, at some point, like reaching the Sierra, going to the end of the trail (Manning Park in B.C.) and hiking southbound to finish the trail.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_Trail

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_Divide_Trail

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Crest_Trail

New Print Available on Imagekind

GFA — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:14:23 +0000

I painted this in 2004 or 2003. Can’t exactly remember but I am making it now available as fine art print in my Imagekind Store.
It’s a view from Jekyll Island Georgia toward the suspension bridge.
A beautiful Sunset.

I just sold some postcards… and I am creating more new ones.ts

GFA — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:37:26 +0000

I just sold 50 customized postcards of the Painting from my Zazzle Store

Suwannee River Black Waters Landscape by Ginette_Callaway
post card printing by zazzle
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New Motivational Post Card “Hang In There”

Hang In There – Postcard Motivational by Ginette_Callaway
Create a customized postcard on zazzle

I created this Poppy Provence Post card today. It can also be customized. For instance you can add your own text. We have great prices for reseller.

Customizable Poppies Provence Post Cards Ginette by Ginette_Callaway
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