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Friday, June 22, 2012

Turquoise and Peonies Squared!





Turquoise and Peonies Squared.

6x6in oil on canvas panel  $100.

I really love this color combination. Red is my favorite color
but turquoise has to be next.

Artist Note.

A fellow artist challenged me to see if I could
fit my turquoise vase into a square format.
I had to make it a bit shorter with no foreground
and take one of the flowers up to the top.
The square is very popular with artists
because it is perfect for the contemporary still life.







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14 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 22, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    I cannot see squared at all......I see turquoise and it is stunning! You won!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJune 23, 2012 at 6:43 AM

      Your comments are always positive and I really do appreciate you for taking the time. Thanks Helen

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  2. Linda RothJune 23, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Square formats are challenging, but you handled that mid point that occurs naturally I think very well with the placement of the highlight on the vase. Turquoise and pinks are beautiful. To me very Caribbean, very summer,very warm, lovely weather.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJune 23, 2012 at 6:44 AM

      Caribbean - that brings back lovely, but forgotten memories.
      Thanks L.W.

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  3. Libby FifeJune 23, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    Wonderful range of colors that you found in this one. Just beautiful-it is shimmering.

    Thanks for your comments too on my blog. I left a reply:)

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJune 23, 2012 at 6:45 AM

      I enjoyed your blog very much and will be a regular now. Thanks for the comment Libby.

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  4. zzJune 23, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Hello there, Julie I discovered your blog today and have been reading through some of your older posts.
    Adore the vibrant colours in your painting and the square format really works !

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJune 23, 2012 at 6:54 PM

      Thanks for the visit Carole. I explored your blog too and enjoyed it very much.

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  5. Stephanie BerryJune 23, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    This is gorgeous! Love the rich colors and the texture. All these paintings you've been doing are super nice.

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJune 23, 2012 at 6:58 PM

      Love the rich reds on your poppies, Stephanie. We are both into color!

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  6. Carol FlattJune 23, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Julie, this is truly lovely, and I love the square format with this still life arrangement. You are such a master at integrating your chosen colors throughout the work. Your paintings always look so rich and lush. I'd love to watch you work some day to get a sense of how much you put into every painting!

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    1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJune 23, 2012 at 10:53 PM

      You are very generous with your praise, Carol. Thank you. The sunflowers you fractured are amazing and will look forward to seeing your next piece.

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  7. Helen CooperJune 24, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Just beautiful! Love your colours and application of paint!!! Superb!

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  8. JANE MINTERJune 26, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    delightful !

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I love that you are taking the time to comment and thank you for it. I am sure other readers will enjoy them too. If you cannot comment through this format then email me at juliefordoliver@gmail.com
Cheers,
Julie

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