Strawberries and Roses
8x6in oil on canvas board $125.
This clear blue, glass vase is one I have had for a long time.
It has a heavy base and is perfect to hold long stemmed
flowers.
Artist Note.
What is the difference between this type of rose and a peony?
The peony has more petals, but as I was painting these roses
they sure reminded me of peonies. Both have a full
bulb shape with many petals and both have pink centers although the
peony is more of a dash of red in separate areas.
I deliberately made these have more of center shape than what
they really had
As an impressionist painter I have to ask myself if it is all about
capturing the essence of the flower or a perfect rendition.
Easy answer - that is why it is called impressionism!!!
Give the impression of a flowers by colors and shapes
Absolutely stunning, Julie. I love the blue vase and those strawberries look so ripe and lush and lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. The strawberries sure were yummy!
DeleteI love how this is so full of life and structure, but look so clean. Nice colors and contrasts. Well done.
ReplyDeleteNice of you Roger - thanks. Love your pinks today. Very perky!
DeleteGorgeous piece, Julie!! I love the strawberries with the roses...it stands out so beautifully..
ReplyDeleteThanks Hilda - I went through some of your older pieces on your blog with a friend. She loved your work.
DeleteI am reminded by you on how you can change things and not be totally reliant on the information in front of you. You are a great observer and decision maker. I always benefit from your process! Thanks Julie!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kaethe, it is true... I am a natural decision maker. Not always the RIGHT decision though!!!!
DeleteI totally agree with today's artist statement, Julie!
ReplyDeleteI like to think,"don't let the subject(or photograph) get in the way of the painting".
Love your waterlily painting, Dean.
DeleteHello Julie:) Your subjects are beautiful but I'm still in love with your style! Amazing:)
ReplyDeleteThank you Renate, I love your watermedia also
DeleteThanks Julie for your wonderful words on my blog. to answer your question - Yes, I do work on projects outside my country as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me know. Your architecture is really special and I want to show it to someone I know will love it.
DeleteThis painting also has a quiet about it that I love. The roses are gentle and beautifully done. Just the right amount of intensity in the berries. For me, it's the energy of what I am painting.....
ReplyDeleteDear Julie,I am always impressed by the size of your painting, almost like a miracle to concentrate so much precious beauty and expressive power in such a small space! Great Still life !!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Myra - love the charcoal drawings you are doing but the colorful one today is extra fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove this piece and I love what you said about capturing the essence. You put it so well which is what I try to do with my watercolor paintings.
ReplyDeleteAnd I never knew that roses and strawberries could paint so well together. This is beautiful Julie!
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