Mayflower Decendant

While researching colonial paintings, I came across some information on The Mayflower Society, a society for the descendants of people who came over on the Mayflower in 1620. I thought, "How neat," not realizing I was about to embark on a genealogical adventure! After poking around on Ancestry.com, and phoning my elderly aunt, I discovered that I might possibly be descended from 3 members of the original passenger group on The Mayflower - John Howland, Elizabeth Tilley, and Richard Warren. A little bit of ancestral sleuthing further confirmed my suspicion, so soon I will be off to Plymouth county, in search of vital records and burial places. What is so coincidental about the whole thing, is that last fall I designed one of my soap labels about the Pilgrim John Howland. How was I to know he might be my Great Grampy, 11 times back?!!!

I will keep you posted on my search results!

New Painting: Col. Pettit

Here is my latest painting in progress, an interpretation of Colonel Charles Pettit, by Charles Willson Peale, circa 1792.

I have just completed the clothing, and will start soon on the background. This painting required a lot of time to develop the face and eyes.

So far, I am twelve hours into it! This has been the most challenging portrait yet.

Your new blog!

Hey Kelly!
I've signed on to be able to read your blog! I'm absolutely brandnew at this too! First time for me. If you get something from me that is totally confusing, its probably because I hadn't a clue what I was doing.
Thanks for including me. I'm very proud of what you're doing. You are so creative and fearless! I'm inspired!
Keep up the great work!
Love,
Terry

Hi Kelly,

You inspire me, not only with your incredible talent but with your ever-growing interest and knowledge of Early American History. I can't wait to read your blog!

Winnie

Welcome!

Welcome to my new blog for The Red Colonial!

I am new to blogging, but I am eager to try, so in the coming weeks I will be posting my thoughts on colonial art, history, and decorating.

I will be updating you on my most current projects, and activities.

Thank you for viewing my blog.