Glass vase with Etruscan Art. Each photo shows a side of the vase with one of the Etruscan images. Vase size is 8 inches tall, 4 inches across the top and 6 inches across the bottom.
Who were the Etruscans? They lived in Italy and eventually were subsumed into Italian culture. I love all things ancient. Greeks, Romans, Phoenicians, me when I’m trying to get out of bed in the morning. I was recently bantering back and forth with some friends of whom I am the oldest. I told them this was my theme song and one of them asked if it was available on an MP3 download or only on Victrola. Oh those kids. Anyone else remember this song?
GET UP AND GO
Chorus (and after each verse):
How do I know my youth is all spent?
My get up and go has got up and went
But in spite of it all I’m able to grin
And think of the places my get up has been.
Old age is golden so I’ve heard said
But sometimes I wonder as I crawl into bed
With my ears in a drawer, my teeth in a cup
My eyes on the table until I wake up…
There’s more to the song, but if you’re into it, Google Pete Seeger and Get Up and Go and you’ll find lots of YouTube clips of him singing this.
The vase above was completed using a decoupage technique of these Etruscan images along with bronzing powders, acrylic paint (that’s the background color you see) another full coat of a reddish metallic bronzing powder and then a sealant. Again, everything is done from the inside of the vase. The outside is just the clear glass and you are looking in. Like Alice and the looking glass.
Are the Olympics over yet?
Carol King: drawing, painting, complaining 
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August 10, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Beth Parker
NO! The Olympics are not over yet. They are still preempting Days of Our Lives. Those are the people who keep me company in my sign shop during an hour in the afternoon. I don’t even have to look at the TV… I just like the familiar company of characters in drama mode. The Olympics are not nearly as entertaining. he he
I love your glasses! They turned out great!!
August 10, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Carol King
Thanks for your comment. Just so you know, this is one vase, each photo shows one of the Etruscan images. LOL! I bet you can’t wait for the closing ceremonies.
August 10, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Patti Werner
I love the vase! I also know the song by Pete Seeger, probably because I am even older than you! Hard to believe, right? My get up and go left years ago. I’m guessing it’s hanging with yours somewhere, possibly beading on canvas? Who knows? LOL!
August 12, 2012 at 10:48 pm
Carol King
Glad to hear you like the vase. I think we learned that Pete Seeger song at the same time we learned “Buenos Noches Cockaroaches!
August 13, 2012 at 10:19 am
Patti Werner
2 of my all time favorites! Of course, to round out the top 3, I would have to add “Texan Love Song”. I’m pretty sure we’re the only people who know all 3 three of these songs.
August 11, 2012 at 12:58 am
napabelle
Oh, this is beautiful ! I can’t quite picture how you do it, but it is very effective! I do love these ancient paintings too.
August 12, 2012 at 10:49 pm
Carol King
Hi Isabelle, I have to photographs the steps so it’s more easily understood. I will do that on my next vase.
August 11, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Deb
Like those vases, Carol! They look so authentic.
August 12, 2012 at 10:49 pm
Carol King
Thanks so much Deb.
August 12, 2012 at 1:49 am
Irina
The vase looks really old. And beautiful.
My recent experiments with painting on glass turned out so crude, specially in comparison to this fine work of art.
When I noticed my cheeks go down, gravitation was blamed. Now eye’s bags go down, too. Lovely poem/song.
Olympics finishes today! I asked twice, so I know the right answer for sure..
August 12, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Carol King
The images are from very old art. Thank you so much for your comment about them. Painting on glass is hard. I saw your blog post and thought yours came out very well. This is decoupage under glass, a much different technique.
August 12, 2012 at 1:57 am
arnold wasserman
Carol, Your vase is quite beautiful. Are you selling it? What is it the man said ” if have to ask the price you can’t afford it” Do more!!!!
Arnold
August 12, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Carol King
Yes, I’m selling it! Let me know if you’re interested. I keep going to your site, but there’s no place for me to comment since you haven’t updated your blog in ages. I really like your painting.s
August 13, 2012 at 10:54 am
Joshua Adams
Great vase! Judging by your post, I’d say your friends are a hoot!
August 13, 2012 at 10:56 am
Carol King
Thanks Josh, All my friends are a hoot…including you! 🙂
August 13, 2012 at 8:45 pm
Joan T
Your decoupage work is great! This looks like it should be in some historical museum. The song is familiar. Luckily my teeth are still in my mouth. lol
August 15, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Carol King
Hi Joan, Thanks for your comment on the vase. Luckily my teeth are still in my mouth although my eyes sometimes go on the counter before I go to sleep.
August 15, 2012 at 5:57 pm
lesliepaints
Your vase is awesome! I, too, like old things. My favorite old thing is the Highboy dresser my Granny gave me before she passed. Everytime I move I am on the movers to bundle it up properly and prop it up on a pile of blankets so the legs travel above the bed of the truck. I suppose the memories is why it is so special. I am currently reading about the building of the Panama Canal. Fascinating, this thing we call history and there is always more to learn. Love the song!