“Be a first rate version of yourself, not a second rate version of someone else.”
– Judy Garland
Copyright Beth Parker Art 2013
Alexander Campbell House, Salina, KS – 8″ x 10″ Watercolor and Ink
I painted this from a wonderful photograph by Suzanne Wallick over at Paint My Photo. It was really challenging, but I love the way it turned out. This will be going with me to the show in Kansas City. 
About Judy Garland
Beloved American actress Judy Garland will always be associated with her role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. She was born Frances Gumm in Minnesota in 1922 to vaudevillian parents. She made her stage debut at age two and a half. She starred in 26 films over 13 years and became a huge star. In 1950, MGM ended her contract. Though she primarily gave concerts after that, she did star in a few more films, including her famed role in A Star Is Born. She died in 1969.
New Favorite!!!!!! …right down to the kitty!
Thanks, Leslie! This one has been well accepted. It was so fun to do!
Love your painting and the house. Oh, and the little kitty.
Gorgeous painting Beth!!! The detailing in the wood is fantastic!!! I love how the glass in the windows came out. The flower bush is beautiful!!! Like the cat too
~Sophia
I love your architectural work. This has almost a vintage feel but the colors are vibrant. Lovely!
very bright and fun! What color is the bright green?
Thanks, Ryan! That green is Jack Richardson bright green mixed with a lemony yellow.
thanks!
Wow! The colors! The details! This is my favorite kind. (Hold it. Do I say that all the time?) The flowering plants and scroll work are fantastic.
these just keep getting better and better.