Untraditional Sampler

Title:    Untraditional Sampler
Artist:  Mary Olsen 4/10/08   $100 4/9/08     $50 4/3/08     No Bid
	Description This art piece is a true labor of love and beauty.  The artist took all of her gifts and wrapped them up in a beautifully handpainted desk.  Great detail is in each stroke of the artists brush.  The art work provides a feeling of comfort.  The detail in the one-of-a-kind paintings all over the desk provide you with plenty of charm to view. Click on the pictures for greater detail.
Artist Statement: This piece is a reflection of what I have learned in my painting and the new techniques I am trying to master.  It reflects the seasons and joy and traditions and is meant to make you smile. About the Artist    Mom Sweet, tall Moving, walking, running A Mom and teacher Mother             This was the poem my son, Matthew, wrote about me for a school assignment in 4th grade.  People who have seen it on my refrigerator say he really did catch my essence.            I was born and raised in Chicago about a mile straight west of Cubs park.  A childhood filled with playing softball on the corner and volleyball in the street was wonderful time. I married my high school sweetheart, Scott, after we both finished college.  University of Illinois is where I earned my Masters degree in the Science of teaching mathematics.           My first job teaching middle school math was in Evanston.  When I began having my children, Kristen, Matthew, and Daniel, I quit teaching to be home with them.  As my “baby,” Daniel, started first grade I was hired by school district U-46 for an 8th grade math position.           Currently, I am teaching full time at Abbott Middle School in Elgin, part time at Elgin Community College and paint glass and wood items which I sell in craft fairs.  Even though my last child is a senior at Jacobs, I feel compelled to give back to D300 with this desk project.  All of my children have had their complete education from district 300 and Kristen and Matthew are both in college and doing well.           The Lord has so richly blessed my whole life and most recently my painting sales. It gives me great pleasure to use my talents for the good of the community.           My custom work is available on glass, wood and furniture. Contact me at wrestff@sbcglobal.net.	Place Your Bid Contact information: First name: Last name: Email address: Phone: Mailing address: Place your bid: Bid: $ Best way to contact you: Email address Mailing address Phone