The White Jug
6x8in oil on canvas board $125. SOLD
This is a set-up I have painted before but wanted to do a detail from it
using the fracturing technique.
Artist Note.
When setting up a still life I am always thinking of how the
eye will move around the painting.
This has a circular eye flow pattern.
At the same time, I am thinking about creating a pattern of light and dark.
In this case, placing a deep amethyst vase and cherries within
the dark triangular shape at the front, works to keep
the eye from spending too much time in an area that is not important.
If you want to try it, you can place
something lighter over the front vase to see how it changes the whole design.
WOW! One of my favorites Julie- this is a stunner!
ReplyDeleteLovely comment - thanks, Mary
DeleteI thought a WOW when I saw your horses!
Looking at your compositions ,Dear Julie, I learn many things about the relationships between shapes and the colors! But what always fascinates me in this work, (as also in the garden door published yesterday ), is the great emotional impact of your work ... it goes right to my heart!
ReplyDeleteI may have said this before, Rita but I would love to adopt you! You write the best comments evvvver!
DeleteWOW! this is a beautiful painting..I love this white jug, Julie! Congratulations on this amazing piece!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Hilda. I love the jug and it comes through when I paint it. Love your new work.
DeleteThe white vase and cloth are such beautiful colors! The texture reminds me of cake icing. Does any one else feel that way or am I just hungry?
ReplyDeleteCake icing? lol - would you believe I have never made a traditional cake...but I would probably be good at putting on the icing. You should see me decorate the top of a trifle!
DeleteBeautiful work, Julia! I just enjoy sitting here slowly scanning over the super enlargement. Each section is a painting unto itself! Your control over placement of the colorful dabs of juicy pigment is captivating!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dean. I have friends who have told me I am foolish to place the large image on there, but I know how much I enjoy seeing other artist's process. Glad you do too.
ReplyDeleteWow! They just keep coming! This is so beautiful, Julie. I love the composition, color, texture...everything. Thanks for explaining your thought process in setting up a still life. I remember learning this in my design class, years ago. It's not an easy concept and you've explained it and executed it so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteJulie, thanks for the reminder about the large image. It's wonderful. I love the painting.....one of my favorite subjects is a white jug. Here you painted it beautifully and you also made it quiet enough that our eye rests there. yeah!
ReplyDeleteWow! What I learn from you each day is so valuable. Thanks for sharing such valuable info.
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