Pointe Shoe Paintings
Table of Contents
- Pointe Shoes Are Not for Pansies
- A Pointe Shoe Still Life Just for You
- Don't Bin Your Worn Out Pointe Shoes - Send Them to Me !!
- View my paintings of Dancers and Pointe Shoes!!
- Excellent Books about Ballet on Amazon
- More Books about Ballet
- And Even MORE Books about Ballet
- Please tell me what you think!
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.
View my paintings of Dancers and Pointe Shoes!!
Artwork and giclee prints of my paintings are for sale
Excellent Books about Ballet on Amazon
The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training & Technique Second Edition
Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 07/04/2009) 
More Books about Ballet
My First Ballet Book
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 07/04/2009)
The Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories
Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 07/04/2009)
The Book of Ballet: Learning and Appreciating the Secrets of Dance
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 07/04/2009)
And Even MORE Books about Ballet
100 Lessons in Classical Ballet: The Eight-Year Program of Leningrad's Vaganova Choreographic School
Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 07/04/2009)
The Ballet Companion: A Dancer's Guide to the Technique, Traditions, and Joys of Ballet
Amazon Price: $22.76 (as of 07/04/2009)
Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/04/2009)
Ballet Shoes
Amazon Price: $11.45 (as of 07/04/2009)
NYC Ballet Workout: Fifty Stretches And Exercises Anyone Can Do For A Strong, Graceful, And Sculpted Body
Amazon Price: $18.72 (as of 07/04/2009)
Please tell me what you think!
melmail44 wrote...
Very beautiful! I love the colors and feeling of your artwork. Thanks for sharing it...I'm going to visit your etsy store!
Posted March 21, 2009
PastorKay wrote...
I always loved the Edgar Degas painting of the Dance Class. Dance and painting go so well together. You do beautiful work!
Posted December 30, 2008
JaguarJulie wrote...
Ah, pointe shoes make beautiful art -- looking forward to seeing more of this type of art. I studied ballet, but pointe was very difficult for me. My sister though excelled at it and was a beautifully talented ballerina.
Posted December 22, 2008
EverythingMouse wrote...
My daughter is going en pointe next year. I look forward to it with a mixture of excitement and fear! She has been dancing for 7 years and I know she has been well prepared though. You are right that the skill and strength needed is underestimated - it just looks so effortless - people don't see the work and the pain behind it.....
Posted December 12, 2008
triathlontraining wrote...
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
