{"title":"Just Like Heaven - Dogwoods and Strawberries","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI named this collection after the Cure song. It holds seven dogwood paintings and two strawberry paintings, all small gouache originals. There were three strawberries, and one already found a home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes, it is October, and yes, these are dogwoods and strawberries. Just like heaven, really.  I think I may still have one or two left in me itching to be painted.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bette-davis-eyes-dogwood","title":"Bette Davis Eyes: Dogwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eTitled for the Kim Carnes song \"Bette Davis Eyes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background is hand-laid gouache, dense in some places and thin enough to show the layer beneath in others. The brushwork stays visible, and the branch leads your eye across to the open blossom and bud at the center right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Delft and Prussian blues change with the light. The gouache is velvety matte, but at certain angles (and in photographs) the surface catches the light and picks up a soft sheen. In direct light the saturation shifts and the blue starts to glow.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on Arches hot press paper in Schmincke Professional and Winsor \u0026amp; Newton Designers gouache, with QoR watercolor, colored pencil, and Neocolor II wax pastel over the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original is signed and unsealed, as gouache is meant to be. It is matted in a Bainbridge 100% cotton rag archival mat over archival backing board and framed under glass in a Crate \u0026amp; Barrel Icon Wood tabletop frame, poplar with a black finish. Hang it with the two sawtooth hangers or stand it on the easel back. The title, size, signature, year, and certification number are on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper measures 12 x 9 inches, with a 1\/4 inch white border that sits behind the mat. The mat measures 14 x 12 inches outside, and the window opens to 11 x 8 1\/4 inches. The framed piece measures about 15 3\/8 x 13 3\/8 inches and is 1 1\/8 inches deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it away from damp rooms, heat, and direct sun. Please don't open the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout ten tiny tape-bleed smears sit under the mat edge and aren't visible framed.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginals come with a signed Certification of Authenticity and a signed Collector's Note.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella \u0026 Dorrie Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680614879397,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/9425\/0405\/files\/Stella_Dorrie_Studio_Bette_Davis_Eyes__Dogwood_Unframed_with_Tools_web.psd.png?v=1792188375"},{"product_id":"i-feel-for-you-dogwood","title":"I Feel For You: Dogwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e“I Feel For You: Dogwood” is named for Chaka Khan's version of the Prince song of the same name.  This is a small original from my Just Like Heaven collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on Arches cold press paper in Schmincke Professional and Winsor \u0026amp; Newton Designers gouache, with QoR watercolor, colored pencil, and Neocolor II wax pastel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper measures 5 x 7 inches. Sold framed in a Crate \u0026amp; Barrel Brushed Black frame. The frame is included in the $140 price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella \u0026 Dorrie Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680645484709,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/9425\/0405\/files\/Stella_DorrieStudioIFeelForYouDogwoodunframedweb.psd.jpg?v=1792190445"},{"product_id":"in-your-eyes-dogwood","title":"In Your Eyes: Dogwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e“In Your Eyes: Dogwood”, named for the Peter Gabriel and Youssou N'Dour collaboration made famous in the movie \"Say Anything.  It's a small original from my Just Like Heaven collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on Arches cold press paper in Schmincke Professional and Winsor \u0026amp; Newton Designers gouache, with QoR watercolor, colored pencil, and Neocolor II wax pastel.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe gouache is velvety matte, and at certain angles the surface catches the light and picks up a soft sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper measures 5 x 7 inches. Sold unframed for $95; no frame is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella \u0026 Dorrie Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680659902629,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/9425\/0405\/files\/Stella_DorrieStudioInYourEyes_DogwoodUnframedweb.psd.jpg?v=1792195420"},{"product_id":"total-eclipse-of-the-heart-dogwood","title":"Total Eclipse of the Heart: Dogwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Total Eclipse of the Heart: Dogwood” named for Bonnie Tyler's epic anthem.  Just look at her.  This is a small original from my Just Like Heaven collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on Arches cold press paper in Schmincke Professional and Winsor \u0026amp; Newton Designers gouache, with QoR watercolor, colored pencil, and Neocolor II wax pastel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting measures 4 x 6 inches with a border.  Sold unframed.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella \u0026 Dorrie Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680662425765,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/9425\/0405\/files\/tella_DorrieStudioTotalEclipseoftheHeart_DogwoodUnframedweb.psd.jpg?v=1792191778"},{"product_id":"nothings-gonna-stop-us-now-dogwood","title":"Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now: Dogwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now: Dogwood”.  Yes, we are talking Starship's classic.  Just look at those two.  This painting is a small original from my Just Like Heaven collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on Arches cold press paper in Schmincke Professional and Winsor \u0026amp; Newton Designers gouache, with QoR watercolor, colored pencil, and Neocolor II wax pastel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper measures 5 x 7 inches. Sold unframed for $95; no frame is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella \u0026 Dorrie Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680670290085,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/9425\/0405\/files\/Stella_DorrieStudioNothing_sGonnaStopUsNow_DogwoodUnframedweb.psd.jpg?v=1792192325"},{"product_id":"hello-strawberry-aka-happy-to-see-you","title":"Hello: Strawberry AKA Happy to See You","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Hello: Strawberry AKA Happy to See You” is a small original from my Just Like Heaven collection, inspired by Lionel Richie’s song “Hello.” A little greeting to brighten a favorite corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on Arches hot press paper in Schmincke Professional and Winsor \u0026amp; Newton Designers gouache, with colored pencil and Neocolor II wax pastel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper measures 4 x 6 inches. Sold unframed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella \u0026 Dorrie Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680674975909,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/9425\/0405\/files\/Stella_Dorrie_Studio_Hello_Strawberry_AKA_Happy_to._See_You_unframed_web.jpg?v=1792211621"},{"product_id":"dancing-with-myself-strawberry","title":"Dancing with Myself: Strawberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the first painting I made for spring. I was so thrilled with its energy and its will to grow that I just had to paint it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI couldn’t contain it yet, so it runs right to the edges of the paper. That’s how it grew. It’s different from all the others in Just Like Heaven, and the name comes from the Billy Idol song.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal 5 x 7-inch study, unframed, with no white border. Gouache, colored pencil, and Neocolor II wax pastel on Arches hot press paper. Signed on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold flat and unmounted, with a backing board and sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the painting goes to the edges, plan the mounting before you hang it. It can be hinge-mounted to a backing board and matted with a window cut slightly smaller than the paper, which will cover a little of the painted edges, or floated to show the full sheet. Check a stock mat’s actual opening before choosing it. It would hold its own in a gallery wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt ships flat in a sleeve with a backing board, tracked and insured. If you’re local, I’m happy to hand it to you at the Natick Farmers Market or Open Studios at no charge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella \u0026 Dorrie Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680699420837,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/9425\/0405\/files\/Stella_DorrieStudioDancingwithMySelf_StrawberryUnframedweb.psd.jpg?v=1792194238"},{"product_id":"walking-on-sunshine-dogwood","title":"Walking on Sunshine: Dogwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Walking on Sunshine: Dogwood” is a small original from my Just Like Heaven collection, named for Katrina and the Waves’ “Walking on Sunshine.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on Arches cold press paper in Schmincke Professional and Winsor \u0026amp; Newton Designers gouache, with QoR watercolor, colored pencil, and Neocolor II wax pastel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting measures 5 x 7 inches for ease of matting.  Sold unframed for $95; no frame is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella \u0026 Dorrie Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680722489509,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/9425\/0405\/files\/Stella_DorrieStudioWalkingonSunshine_DogwoodUnframedweb.psd_f114a64b-b873-4840-8b99-cc768336b6a1.jpg?v=1792196333"},{"product_id":"dont-you-forget-about-me-dogwood","title":"Don't You (Forget about me): Dogwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Don't You (Forget about me): Dogwood” is a small original from my Just Like Heaven collection, inspired by Simple Minds’ song “Don't You (Forget About Me).”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on Arches cold press paper in Schmincke Professional and Winsor \u0026amp; Newton Designers gouache, with QoR watercolor, colored pencil, and Neocolor II wax pastel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe square paper measures 6 x 6 inches, with a 1\/4-inch border all around. Sold unframed for $95; no frame is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella \u0026 Dorrie Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50682039009445,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/9425\/0405\/files\/Stella_DorrieStudioDon_tYou_ForgetAboutMe__DogwoodUnframedweb.psd_1.jpg?v=1792197106"},{"product_id":"take-on-me-strawberry-aka-dont-wait","title":"Take on Me: Strawberry AKA Don't Wait","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Take on Me: Strawberry AKA Don't Wait”, named for the A-Ha song, is an original 4 x 6-inch painting from my Just Like Heaven collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed in a Crate \u0026amp; Barrel Brushed Black 4 x 6 frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed price: $135.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold. No originals available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella \u0026 Dorrie Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50682037207205,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/9425\/0405\/files\/Stella_DorrieStudioTakeOnMe_StrawberryAKADon_tWaitUnframedweb.psd.jpg?v=1792199375"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/9425\/0405\/collections\/Stella_Dorrie_Studio_Bette_Davis_Eyes__Dogwood_Unframed_with_Tools_web.psd.png?v=1792189430","url":"https:\/\/stellaanddorriestudio.com\/collections\/just-like-heaven-dogwoods-and-strawberries.oembed","provider":"Stella \u0026 Dorrie Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}