Pointe Shoe Paintings

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Pointe Shoe Paintings

As an artist, many of my paintings are devoted to the beauty of ballet! I have tremendous respect for dancers and for what can be expressed on the dance floor. I watch dancers in class and at rehearsal several times a week. And when the muse of ballet is with me - the beauty of it flows right through my brush.

Pointe Shoes Are Not for Pansies 

Years of study, exercise, and ankle strengthening were required before taking my daughter to buy her first pair of pointe shoes. The first time I saw her rise up confidently on her toes was unforgettable for me. The lines and extension of her body reminded me of a tall willowy tree. And the illusion of weightlessness . . . . as an artist I was hooked.

Over the years I have acquired huge respect for the discipline, and the athletic ability behind what you can see on stage or on the dance floor. The strength required is often hugely underestimated. Dancers cannot show their sweat or pain as football players do. A dancer must conceal any sign of pain or exertion and make it look effortless.

A Pointe Shoe Still Life Just for You 

Pointe shoes and ballet slippers can be stunning subjects for a painting. Many of my pointe shoe paintings are 5 X 7 inches and fit into a standard 5 x 7 frame or 8 x 10 frame.

However you can order your pointe shoe painting in whatever size or color scheme that works for you.

Don't Bin Your Worn Out Pointe Shoes - Send Them to Me !! 

Celebrate your accomplishments as a dancer with a painting of your own ballet slippers or pointe shoes. They may be your first pair of pointe shoes, or those from a memorable performance.

How do you do this? First contact me so we can discuss the size, style and color scheme that appeals to you. I will ask you to email me a photograph or send me your used pointe shoes. They will be handled with care and returned to you.

Please contact me for details. My prices are affordable and your happiness is guaranteed.

Do You Want a Dancer in the Pointe Shoes? 

Should you be interested in a painting of more than just pointe shoes - the first step is to email me your favorite photograph of a dancer in action. And please click on the link below about Ballet Dancer Paintings.

Can you buy my artwork? YES you can! Follow the trail . . . 

The Ballet Painter Boutique on Etsy

I paint many dance subjects in ACEO size (that is 2.5 by 3.5 inches), in 5 X 7 inches and in any size made to order. Please visit my shop on Etsy!
The Ballet Painter Boutique
My original ballet paintings and Limited Edition Giclee prints.
How you can order your own ballet painting!
Ballet Dancer Paintings
The beauty of a ballet dancer can be captured by a camera or by a painting. Read more . . .

Excellent Books about Ballet on Amazon 

The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training & Technique Second Edition

Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 10/12/2008)

Please tell me what you think!  

triathlontraining

They're so beautiful! I like the simplicity of them, yet they have an energy like they would dance right off the painting. :)

Posted July 22, 2008

Marianne S

Very nice, Trish, and remember your beautiful daughter, too!

Posted July 19, 2008

SherryHolderHunt

Beautiful work!*****

Posted July 17, 2008

richgerman

very artful! so nice paintings!

is it all yours?

Posted July 16, 2008

Rya

Lovely lens--I'll have to tell one of my friends about it who used to do ballet.

Posted July 16, 2008

 
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PatriciaWalsh

PatriciaWalsh
I love painting all forms of life. I began drawing and painting twenty five years ago. I used to work in New York in the financial sector on Wall Street. Long days...  more