I absolutely love those framed folkart chicken and rooster pictures that were created many years ago. They had dried beans and seeds glued onto them. Did you know someone that had one or do you have one that has been passed down in the family.

     Merriam Webster defines folkart as: the traditional typically anonymous art of usually untrained people. Which definitely does not mean the art is no good just because the people making the art are untrained. The skill that it takes to individually place each bean in an aesthetically pleasing manner is nothing but remarkable. Patience and time are requirements needed for this art. It is like putting pieces to a puzzle together; which we all know can sometimes take awhile.

     My son was getting rid of some old artwork that he didn't want. When I saw a chicken drawing he was getting ready to toss I was delighted. Here was a chance to make some folkart. Now I didn't have to go searching at garage sales for one. All I needed was to go and purchase some beans. And that is exactly what I did.

     I saw my first folkart chicken piece at my Grandmother's (mom's mother) house. The intriguing piece of artwork hung above her kitchen table. As a child, I was amazed at how food was used to make a piece of art. It was so colorful and had a texture that I wanted to touch but knew I shouldn't since it wasn't mine and I would probably get in trouble if a bean just happened to fall off.

     On a nice afternoon my son and I got busy and glued a few beans onto the artwork and believe me it took awhile. I thought we should leave part of the drawing to show and not cover it completely like the vintage ones. If you have a vintage chicken or rooster bean/seed picture please share it in the comments section on the facebook post. Looking forward to seeing them.