Hydrangeas
8x6in oil on canvas panel $125.
Hydrangeas with sprigs of coffee bean plant.
These hydrangeas have a lot of a creamy color in the center
with pale blue edges to the petals. I got them at Trader Joes
in Albuquerque at weekend. They are not perky!
Artist Note.
This was a demo done in class today.
I had a lovely set up using the the reds of the strawberries from
yesterday to move the eyes around from the coffee bean buds.
I blocked it in like this.
Then I realized I would not be able to fit it all in in time.
So - off with the strawberries heads!
Using my wonderful, handy tool. Love this part!
If interested in seeing tool and how it is used, go to
(May 2nd, thru 5 or 6.)
http://juliefordoliver.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2012-05-12T19:58:00-07:00&max-results=10
You have to scroll down to get to the correct dates.
I then had to change the vase. Why? To link to the blues of the hydrangeas
I had used a dark green vase first to link with all the leaves,
and the design on the strawberry bowl
had blue in it to link with the flowers.
See how changing one thing can lead to rethinking the other areas.
All these decisions are made with the class watching and
I give the reasons why... and it can lead to some lively discussions.
So - off with the strawberries heads!
Using my wonderful, handy tool. Love this part!
If interested in seeing tool and how it is used, go to
(May 2nd, thru 5 or 6.)
http://juliefordoliver.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2012-05-12T19:58:00-07:00&max-results=10
You have to scroll down to get to the correct dates.
I then had to change the vase. Why? To link to the blues of the hydrangeas
I had used a dark green vase first to link with all the leaves,
and the design on the strawberry bowl
had blue in it to link with the flowers.
See how changing one thing can lead to rethinking the other areas.
All these decisions are made with the class watching and
I give the reasons why... and it can lead to some lively discussions.
You know I love your art in general, and you rarely disappoint. Sometimes certain paintings really caught my eyes and this is one of those special paintings. I really love love this one.
ReplyDeleteRoger you are a gem the way you support us artists. Thank you.
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Dear Julie, is very interesting to see the
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I can imagine the discussions in class! What a great way to learn! Even for me, where I am ...
Thank you, Rita. Today was drawing class. A whole different vibe in the studio.
DeleteStunning final result and I loved the green vase as much as the blue. Love seeing you use your homemade tool in action too.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much and for liking the green vase you get a hug!
DeleteLovely, Julie. The red against the creamy white really pops. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carol. Glad you liked the touch of red.
DeleteThanks for sharing your wonderful commission story on your blog.
Gorgeous painting, Julie!! I went back to May 2nd post and bookmarked the page for future reference. thank you for sharing this incredible post.. You are such an amazing Artist!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Hilda when you say gorgeous painting I think of your new fruit piece.
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Julie, we get to go to class with you. How generous. This is a beautiful painting. My word for it is lively. Happy is a good one also. Enjoy your family....that's what it is all about.
ReplyDeleteHi Helen. You are having fun with your sunflowers. I like the textures you managed to get.
DeleteThanks for the visit and comment. You are correct...
family is what it is all about.
Just beautiful Julie! Thanks for the demo too!
ReplyDeleteI love your non representational work, Donna. Your color harmony is beautiful.
Deletethanks for the visit and comment.
Hello Julie:) The used colors are perfect together! Love the composition. Very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Renate. Your blog was too narrow for some reason today and I could not read it. I did see a pretty kitty.
DeleteI loved seeing your process and how you made decisions Julie. The final painting is very rich with lovely color choices. The tool is handy! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTalk about rich color - I adore what is on your bog today, 17th.
DeleteThanks for the very nice comment.
Loved seeing how beautifully the painting turned out, Julie!
ReplyDeleteThanks as always for the great Artist Notes!
Hi Dean - you are sweet - thank you. Love these last pieces of yours. the street scene is spectacular.
DeleteSo much to see and learn - you are superb at form, composition, color, linking forms, color nuances - and , well, everything necessary to concieve and create such a beautiful painting!
ReplyDeleteThis came at just the right time and I really appreciate these great comments, Susan.
DeleteIam totally impressed by this...
ReplyDeleteWonderful blog, thanks for sharing your thought process.
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