More Lemons
6x6in oil on canvas panel SOLD
This is a warmer paint choice than yesterday's blog.
Artist Note.
I love blue and yellow/orange colors together,
but I wanted to see if I could have a more
monochromatic color harmony and still have it
where I liked it.
I toned down the blue into a soft grey
using Venetian red and Ultramarine blue.
The trick when using dark colors together in a mixture
is to first make them as light as the value
you want... and then mix together.
Venetian red is very powerful stuff and it got on my
hands, nose and ears. I now know where I scratch
when I am absorbed in my painting.
This has perfect harmony. Great choice of colours. I love the dreamlike quality of this piece.
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Thanks -
DeleteYour work has such beautiful harmony - so I really appreciate the complement.
Hard for me to say which of the two lemon paintings I like best, but what I LOVE about both of them is the fractured color...I could stare at them all day!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very nice thing to say. Thanks so much, Dana.
DeleteHi Julie. Love the way the colors move through the painting. These lemons are lovely
ReplyDeleteI am on lemons again today, Helen. trying different things.
DeleteI arrive here from your friend Jane Moller of True Colors! Very good work this lemons but also the Doorway series. Happy weekend, Arianna!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the visit. Jane's blog is truly a treat for the eyes...and heart!
DeleteLove the lemons.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angela. Love your train.
DeleteThis painting is so outstanding, Julie. I truly love your style..how I wish that I lived closer so I can be taught by you!!!! Absolutely love these lemons.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the complement, Hilda. I wish we lived closer too but only because I think you are a fabulous lady and I can tell from your paintings you have an enormous heart!
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