this is me
Lois Hoveke - Founder of Barnwords
I make stuff.
My kids are adults.
which leaves me with more time to make stuff.
I am an outsider artist.
and a life long learner.
<that's a rather old pic of me.
I love art and have always enjoyed making things. I officially started Barnwords in 2012 when I began painting on lovely old barn wood, rescued from a friend's fallen barn in southern Wisconsin.
I think Nature is perfect.
I find a lot of my inspiration from the natural world around me. Among a million things I love are a great book, a delicious coffee, and a good laugh. I love reading and writing.
I believe art, in all of it's many forms is what makes life extraordinary. I see beauty in every day scenes and all around me. There are so many unexpected moments in a day. I believe all people should create something to remain healthy. Dance and music both play a seriously major role in my life and have for as long as I can remember.
I especially like the sketchbook/journal medium. I love looking at creative's sketchbooks and journals...including my own!
Wouldn't it be amazing if ALL children started school with the practice of being given a sketchbook/journal and were encouraged to write, draw, scribble, express, anything ANY time they wanted to? Every year it would happen this way, and it's a habit by the time they reach college age.... I think it would be fantastic for nurturing all forms of creativity.
I have always loved hand lettering and mixing type in my artwork. If you have a favorite quote or meaningful phrase, consider a custom BarnWords sign. The barn wood is a beautiful medium with its unique character and the ultimate in recycling.
I have done custom paintings and pictures for people, and although I don't claim to be 'the artiste', they were fun to do and my clients seemed to love them. I love making cards, the kind you write to a friend and post IN the post....(i also love real mail).
The latest addition to the fam are barnwordssibs. (siblings of barn wood) These are painted on rescued cedar boards that were being thrown away!
Introducing: Barnwords Musical Chairs! Wood chairs (usually old) sanded and then painted with musical themed quotes,lyrics,illustrations,sometimes a fabulous ticket stub! Check photos....This could go places...I LOVE these.
Barnwords sm.ARTs...small art ( 3"x4") with a magnet on the back.... GREAT gifts for friends. Great art for the fridge!!
BARNWORDSX are Christmas/holiday tiny ornaments... Hanging signs for the tree:) They are 3" x 1.5" Check these out if you like unique Xmas ornaments. I've been incorporating super cute OLD Xmas stickers that were collected in the 30s-40s by my mother.
I just LOVE them!!
Barnwords can be any size. A lot of them are about 2 feet long, or a bit more, by 5.5" wide.
The babies are little 5-6" by 5" cuties awaiting adoption.
These all come with a hanger attached to the back.
Name your size.
Words are fabulous. They connect us to one another and remind us that we are loved! Painting words on these wood pieces is interesting as the textures of the wood affect the finished product and individualize it. The finished signs are treated with a UV and water-resistant coat and come with a hanger attached.
**Please contact me if you are interested in carrying Barnwords in your shop.I love small locals.
So many great things to see. I hope I never stop looking.
Thanks a million for visiting Barnwords.com, and I hope you enjoy what you find.
My kids are adults.
which leaves me with more time to make stuff.
I am an outsider artist.
and a life long learner.
<that's a rather old pic of me.
I love art and have always enjoyed making things. I officially started Barnwords in 2012 when I began painting on lovely old barn wood, rescued from a friend's fallen barn in southern Wisconsin.
I think Nature is perfect.
I find a lot of my inspiration from the natural world around me. Among a million things I love are a great book, a delicious coffee, and a good laugh. I love reading and writing.
I believe art, in all of it's many forms is what makes life extraordinary. I see beauty in every day scenes and all around me. There are so many unexpected moments in a day. I believe all people should create something to remain healthy. Dance and music both play a seriously major role in my life and have for as long as I can remember.
I especially like the sketchbook/journal medium. I love looking at creative's sketchbooks and journals...including my own!
Wouldn't it be amazing if ALL children started school with the practice of being given a sketchbook/journal and were encouraged to write, draw, scribble, express, anything ANY time they wanted to? Every year it would happen this way, and it's a habit by the time they reach college age.... I think it would be fantastic for nurturing all forms of creativity.
I have always loved hand lettering and mixing type in my artwork. If you have a favorite quote or meaningful phrase, consider a custom BarnWords sign. The barn wood is a beautiful medium with its unique character and the ultimate in recycling.
I have done custom paintings and pictures for people, and although I don't claim to be 'the artiste', they were fun to do and my clients seemed to love them. I love making cards, the kind you write to a friend and post IN the post....(i also love real mail).
The latest addition to the fam are barnwordssibs. (siblings of barn wood) These are painted on rescued cedar boards that were being thrown away!
Introducing: Barnwords Musical Chairs! Wood chairs (usually old) sanded and then painted with musical themed quotes,lyrics,illustrations,sometimes a fabulous ticket stub! Check photos....This could go places...I LOVE these.
Barnwords sm.ARTs...small art ( 3"x4") with a magnet on the back.... GREAT gifts for friends. Great art for the fridge!!
BARNWORDSX are Christmas/holiday tiny ornaments... Hanging signs for the tree:) They are 3" x 1.5" Check these out if you like unique Xmas ornaments. I've been incorporating super cute OLD Xmas stickers that were collected in the 30s-40s by my mother.
I just LOVE them!!
Barnwords can be any size. A lot of them are about 2 feet long, or a bit more, by 5.5" wide.
The babies are little 5-6" by 5" cuties awaiting adoption.
These all come with a hanger attached to the back.
Name your size.
Words are fabulous. They connect us to one another and remind us that we are loved! Painting words on these wood pieces is interesting as the textures of the wood affect the finished product and individualize it. The finished signs are treated with a UV and water-resistant coat and come with a hanger attached.
**Please contact me if you are interested in carrying Barnwords in your shop.I love small locals.
So many great things to see. I hope I never stop looking.
Thanks a million for visiting Barnwords.com, and I hope you enjoy what you find.